by Scott Pikovsky | Jun 28, 2017 | Condiments & Sauces, Newsletter, Olives & Vegetables
Did you know that our logo is a tomato? Customers have scratched their heads over our logo for years, is it a peach? A cherry? Nope, it’s a tomato. And for good reason; we love tomatoes! We have DOP canned San Marzano Tomaotes for Neapolitan Pizza, semi-sundried...
by Scott Pikovsky | May 27, 2016 | Fruits & Fruit Purees, Newsletter, Olives & Vegetables
There are a few super-obscure products we’ve sourced over the years that have managed to build up a bit of a cult following. When we can’t get them, their absence can make even the most even-keeled chef cry foul play. Unfortunately, these weird little...
by Scott Pikovsky | Mar 17, 2014 | Newsletter, Olives & Vegetables
As the southernmost region of mainland Italy, Calabria forms the tip of the “boot.” A narrow strip of water separates Calabria from the island of Sicily. The close proximity has allowed centuries of invading cultures to shape the food and agriculture of...
by Scott Pikovsky | Oct 30, 2013 | Newsletter, Olives & Vegetables
Our MO is to find the tastiest grub we can get out hands on – and so it is always a delightful surprise when we find products that blow the already great stuff we have out of the proverbial water. Our latest Spanish import brought about a Piquillo pepper...
by Scott Pikovsky | Jun 12, 2011 | Newsletter, Olives & Vegetables
Summer is here and it is time to snack on olives, garnish with olives and celebrate the harvest and curing from last years harvest. The olive tree boasts two prizes—the olive itself and the precious oil pressed from the fruit’s flesh. A product like olives...