Dried Pasta can be found in almost any american household. They are a great to have in hand when unexpected guest show up. All you need to do is boil it and add some sauce and you have instant dinner. However, there are so many different brands on the market […]

Olives are eaten whole, used in pizza and even squeezed for Oil. Its numerous health benefits and wide variety of taste makes it one of the best food in the world. Their tree are also used to make some of the Best Wooden Utensils around. Its makes little to no […]

Olive Oil is one of the oldest oil used for cooking. The history dates back to the Mediterranean area thousands of years ago. Originally it was used to light lamps, but it wasnt until ancient Egyptians got hold of it that it was used for cooking. Form there it started […]

The Best Spanish Rice for Paella is Balila or Bomba rice. These rices are designed to take in the maximum amount of broth while still retaining its firm texture. Italian Rice like Arborio or Caranoli rice are designed to melt and become creamy. They blend together becoming a soup like […]

While Italy is best known for their pasta. There exist a second grain that is a major part of their diet, Rice. Their rice is grown and designed specifically to make the dish Risotto. It is a rice dish with a creamy exterior with an interior with a slight chew. […]

In America Prosciutto is known as the king of the cured ham. However, the Spaniards might contest that claim. Jamon Serrano and Jamon Iberico is their own version of cured ham. The prices that they command can easily rival that as prosciutto. While these hams may look similar to the […]

To Italians, polenta is a basic staple in their diet. Much like rice, bread or potato is to other culture, its meant to be a bland grain to balance the dish. However, polenta was not always held in such esteem. In the sixteen century when it was first introduced, polenta […]

Parmigiano Reggiano is the authentic Italian parmesan cheese made only in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Parmesan cheese in america are not allowed to be called Parmigiano Reggiano, hence the name parmesan cheese. What really sets these two cheese apart is the manufacturing process. True Parmigiano Reggiano needs to be […]