by Scott Pikovsky | Jun 12, 2017 | Newsletter, Nuts
Organically Grown Walnuts from a 5th Generation San Joaquin County Family Farm This might seem obvious, but after a few years in the business we’ve found that we like working with likable people. And if they happen to make a great product, well then...
by Scott Pikovsky | Mar 24, 2014 | Chocolate, Pastry & Candy, Newsletter, Nuts
A few weeks ago our newsletter featured I.G.P. hazelnuts from a new producer in the Piedmont region of Italy. This week we are happy to announce that we have another trick up our sleeve. Scott brought back a small jar of Crema di Nocciola (also known as Gianduia, or...
by Scott Pikovsky | Mar 23, 2014 | Newsletter, Nuts
Champagne, Parmigianno Reggiano, Jamon Iberico… Sometimes a place is so fundamental to the food that it’s not worth reinventing the wheel. We would say that the same holds true for hazelnuts from the Piedmont region of Italy. The hazelnut tree indigenous...
by Scott Pikovsky | Aug 12, 2013 | Newsletter, Nuts
I’ll be the first to admit that our sample jar of Jem almond butter sat on the tasting table for a few days before I ventured to try it. At Great Ciao, we are always looking to procure the tastiest grub we can get our hands on, but we often find that products...
