November 09, 2017
When it comes to cookies, few do it better than the Italians! Amaretti, ricciarelli, cantuccini, and pizzelle are sweet treats with fascinating stories and unique flavors...and today, we're going to share these stories with you!
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November 08, 2017
Many of our favorite coffee traditions and beverages are indebted to Italian coffee culture. Since the first espresso shot was pulled in 1900s Italy, the enjoyment of coffee has been a quintessential part of Italian life. Here are 6 Italian coffee...
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November 08, 2017
Stuff those stockings with specialty Italian candy. Here's how you can surprise them with Italian sweets like gianduia, amaretti, amarelli licorice, and more.
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November 08, 2017
The halls are decked, the antipasti's arranged...all that's left is the panettone. Celebrate panettone in all its glory with these fascinating panettone facts!
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September 20, 2017
Sabrina Di Piazza is an amazing cook and her famous tiramisu is no exception. Sabrina describes her favorite recipe as “non-traditional” because of a few unique ingredients: raw eggs, lending the dessert a light and fluffy texture.
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September 14, 2017
As summer comes to a close, we are brewing our espresso at record pace. Our love of espresso grows as the days grow shorter, and we are enjoying it in one form that we just can’t get enough of…affogato! It’s perfect for a midday pick-me-up, or as ...
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September 12, 2017
We’ve had many cups of espresso over the years and have had the chance to make our list of the best Italian espresso bean brands! From Venice to Sicily, we invite you to explore the best espresso beans (according to our family’s tastes) and experi...
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August 14, 2017
As you probably already know, we are pizza fanatics at DITALIA. We love its incredible versatility and creative potential. Got a great new balsamic? Put it on pizza. Have a little pesto in the fridge? Best make a pizza with it! Pizza is the perfec...
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August 14, 2017
Great pizza starts with dough. Brian, our wholesale manager, has spent countless hours developing his special dough recipe and has been kind enough to share his secrets. Featuring...
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August 10, 2017
DITALIA recently partnered up with Chef Josh Charles, a private chef in St. Louis, MO. He’ll be working with us to create recipes inspired by local ingredients and Italian cuisine. To celebrate tomato season, Chef Josh Charles created a simple and...
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August 08, 2017
Tomato sauce does more than ignite taste buds all over the world with its fresh, savory flavor; it brings family and friends around the table to tell old stories, share laughs, and create new memories. Near the end of summer, as tomatoes become pe...
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August 03, 2017
Vince Di Piazza talks about forming relationships with producers and creating the Bottega DITALIA line Cam: Where did the inspiration for Bottega DITALIA come from? Vince: In Italy, a bottega is an artisans’ workshop where people produce handmade ...
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