If you plan to make a visit to Italy, we have the most fascinating and historic hotel in Naples to recommend. The Hotel San Francesco al Monte is a former monastery carved into the side of a mountain and filled with incredible artwork and relics. Through an extensive architectural renovation, it’s now a beautiful hotel […]
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Festive Tomato Rolls Recipe
One day we made these tomato rolls, and a few hours after we took them out of the oven, we received a somewhat unexpected reaction. We saw one of our teenagers, walking by with two rolls in hand, saying “These rolls hit the spot.” Tomato rolls?!? Apparently they’re so good they’re crave-worthy. Teen crave-worthy. As […]
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 […]
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