No matter how you celebrate National Pasta Day, one thing’s for sure: You should have this Easiest Tomato Sauce recipe on hand. National Pasta Day is October 17, and, we know, it seems like there’s a day for everything. Still, it’s hard to argue with pasta, and if you have a whole day to eat […]
Rainbow Bowls with Sea Asparagus Pesto Recipe
Today we’re talking about rainbow bowls made with sea asparagus pesto, and we know before you even get to the word pesto, you’re thinking, “Did you just say ‘sea asparagus’?!?!” That’s right – we did. To be clear, it’s not true asparagus but rather an herb, officially called salicornia, that grows in salt marshes and […]
Authentic Italian Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
One of our favorite experiences on our tomato tour of Italy was learning to make real Italian gnocchi with tomato sauce. Gnocchi isn’t hard to make, and it’s extremely delicious, but it’s somehow still intimidating. Is it because it’s hard to pronounce? (You really have to lean into the “Gn” like “NYOH-kee.”) Or is it […]
Taste and Tradition: Preparing Italian Tomatoes for the World
Quick: What produce item do you most closely associate with Italy? If you said Italian tomatoes, we definitely think alike. Italian tomatoes are more than just a cuisine staple. They’re practically the heart of Italian culture. (And they’re often heart-shaped too.) Thanks to the Greatest Tomatoes from Europe and ANICAV, the Italian association of canned […]
Visiting Italy with the Greatest Tomatoes from Europe
Jolly Tomato is headed to Italy this week with the Greatest Tomatoes from Europe and ANICAV, the Italian association of canned tomato producers. We’re thrilled to have a chance to meet tomato growers, tour a field, visit processing facilities, and meet with chefs who are making the best of Italy’s finest tomatoes. The Greatest Tomatoes […]
Broccoli Salad with Dried Cranberries Recipe
We were never big fans of raw broccoli… That is, until we tasted this Broccoli Salad with Dried Cranberries. This salad has it all: a delicious crunch, a nice tang, and a perfect hint of sweetness. This recipe comes by way of our niece Helena (Yes! We have faith in the next generation!) who loves […]
Chocolate Strawberry Sour Cream Muffins Recipe
Here’s your chance to be the hero of breakfast or brunch or snack time… when you roll out these Chocolate Strawberry Sour Cream Muffins. These muffins drew inspiration from the bumper crops of summer, including strawberries, which you may or may not have in abundance. But they also drew inspiration from the leftovers of summer, […]
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