One of the best things about the Specialty Food Association’s Fancy Food Show (and there are many great things) is learning about new products. It could be a new spin on an older product, or it could be something entirely new altogether. At the 2022 Fancy Food Show (held this year in Las Vegas) we […]
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Easiest Tomato Sauce for National Pasta Day
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 […]
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 […]
Tomato-Pesto Frittata and the Greatest Tomatoes from Europe
Why is this the perfect time of year for a Tomato-Pesto Frittata? It’s impressive, it’s easy, and it’s made to satisfy a crowd. So then what makes this frittata so special? The right tomatoes, of course. (And as the Jolly Tomato, we know our tomatoes.) For all of our canned and jarred tomatoes, we’re choosing […]