Liguria, a proud land of sea and olive groves Tightly embraced by mountains, Liguria turns its face towards the northernmost part of the Mediterranean. The region is a network of
Just like a good wine, a good extra virgin olive oil makes the perfect accompaniment for a tasty dish, bringing out the full flavour of the food on your table.
The organoleptic analysis Organoleptic analysis to assess food products exploits the ability of our sense organs to react to chemical, chemical-physical and physical stimuli. It is something we do unconsciously
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development of the United Nations, the Strategic Sustainable Development Plan of the European Green Deal and the consequent “From farm to fork” strategy for a
Every time we taste food or good wine, we train and pursue a unique way of understanding the world, immersing ourselves in the innocence of instinctual knowledge. This is permitted
Italian has been known throughout the world as the language of olive oil, due to the know-how of Italian branded oil companies as well as their marketing and internationalization policies.
Based on the indications received from the production world, ISMEA – Institute of Services for the Agricultural and Food Market – estimates a total production of 255,000 tons of olive
In a world where modern continuous-cycle milling plants have almost completely replaced traditional crops, false beliefs still persist, including the notion that a first cold pressing can only be obtained
It is public knowledge that promoting a healthy diet is essential for enjoying good health. Extra virgin olive oil, an icon of the Mediterranean diet, produces an effect on the
With oil mills now mainly closed, ISMEA estimates Italian Olive oil production at 365,000 tons, 110% more than in the previous harvest and 13,7% more than that forecast for the
One of the most characteristic features of the Italian olive growing community is its rich and varied heritage, naturally diversified from north to south. However, looking at the market, only
Replicating what has happened in the wine world, the range of single variety olive oils (“monocultivar”) has grown. However, it begs the question: which is better, single or blended? Let’s
Difficulty:hard Preparation:1 hour Cooking:50 minutes INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) 450 g all-purpose flour 6 eggs 1 pinch of salt 250 g sugar 2 lemons 1 cup water 150 ml P.D.O. Sardegna
Difficulty:medium Preparation:30 minutes Cooking:15 minutes INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) 800 g moscardini (baby octopus) ½ a clove of garlic 1 lemon 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley salt pepper P.D.O. Sardegna oil
Difficulty:easy Preparation:10 minutes Cooking:10 minutes INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) 400 g spaghetti 20 g tuna roe 1 garlic clove 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley P.D.O. Sardegna oil PREPARATION Boil the spaghetti
Difficulty:easy Preparation:5 minutes Cooking:5 minutes INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) 150 g carasau bread (a flat, thin and very crisp Sardinian bread) Salt P.D.O. Sardegna Oil PREPARATION Drizzle all the sheets of
Difficulty:very easy Preparation:10 minutes Cooking:11 minutes INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) 300 g fusilli pasta 100 g unsalted pistachio nuts 30 ml orange juice 20 g grated pecorino cheese pinch of salt
Difficulty:easy Preparation:10 minutes Cooking:12 minutes INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) 300 g macaroni 2 cloves of garlic 300 g sheep’s milk ricotta cheese white pepper P.G.I. Sicilia Oil PREPARATION Place garlic, salt,
Difficulty: very easy Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2) 300 g sliced swordfish 300 g cherry tomatoes 50 g green pitted olives 1 garlic clove 10 gr
Difficulty:medium Preparation:10 minutes Cooking:1 hour INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) 1 tuna fillet (approx. 800 g) 4-5 garlic cloves 4-5 emperor’s mint 300 g double concentrated tomato paste P.G.I. Sicilia Oil PREPARATION
Difficulty:easy Preparation:45 minutes Cooking:20 minutes INGREDIENTS (30 pieces) FOR THE BATTER: 500 g all purpose flour 75 g granulated sugar 1 tbsp brandy grated zest of 1 lemon 2 tbsp
Difficulty:easy Preparation:40 minutes Cooking:10 minutes INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) 800 g round aubergines 2 peppers 1 celery stalk 1 red onion 1 clove garlic 2 carrots 50 g green olives 50
Difficulty:medium Preparation:30 minutes Cooking:20 minutes INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) 800 g fresh sardines the juice of half an orange 2 tsp honey bay leaves to taste FOR THE FILLING 50 g
Difficulty:medium Preparation:20 minutes Cooking:– NOTE: + 2 hours marinating INGREDIENTS (SERVES 6) 1 trancio di pesce spada circa 350 g 250 g mixed vegetables (pepper, carrot, green zucchini, celery) seasonal
