Announcing the 2025 Lavender Weekend Schedule
Lavender Weekend is less than a month out! A tradition at IL Fiorello for 15 years, Lavender Weekend is an opportunity to celebrate the lavender harvest with a variety of activities, meals, and drinks centered around lavender. This year is no different, and we’re excited to host the community for a weekend to remember. Lavender […]
Food Is the Best Medicine
In the Spring, all thoughts turn to green: green trees, green grass, weeds, and green vegetables. This picture says it all. Eat well and be well. Your Pharmacy is your grocery store and your garden. Get out in the fresh air, take a walk. Watch less television and most definitely less computer/phone time. We grow […]
Organic Farming is Important
IL Fiorello is double certified by CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) and Certified Naturally Grown. C.N.G. is a cooperative farmer driven certification that covers our entire Farm. CCOF certifies our olive groves. Organic is a legal term defined by the FDA. But it really means that the farmer who is certified organic has a deep […]
Cluckington Manor
HENS * EGGS * AND A CHICKEN RETIREMENT HOME Once upon a time there was Gladys, Henrietta, and Freida and 9 other girls. And the one gentleman, a Barred Rock, named Captain Nelson for his leadership qualities. They arrived on Father’s Day as a gift to Mark! A huge surprise including an egg collecting […]
Creamed Shishito Peppers
INGREDIENTS 2 Garlic Cloves 2 Shallots 1 Tsp Black Pepper 8 oz Shishito Peppers 1Tbsp Oil 1 Cup Heavy Cream or 1/2 Heavy Cream & 1/2 Half and Half 1 Oz Parmigiano Reggiano Grated METHOD Brown all the peppers & spices in the oil Saute until soft Add cream Simmer Remove from heat and […]
Chilled Cucumber Soup
INGREDIENTS: 6 Cucumbers 5 6′ long cucumbers & 1/2 one for garnish 3/4 Cup Vegetable stock 1/4 Cup IL Fiorello Koronieki Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3Tbsp Lemon Juice 2 Cloves Garlic Salt & Pepper 1 Tbsp Sherry Vinegar
TOMATOES, TOMATOES, TOMATOES WE ARE CELEBRATING TOMATOES.
We are growing 50 varieties of tomatoes at IL Fiorello Little ones, big ones, green ones, yellow ones, and red ones. Black Krim and Evil Olive are two of the more unique varieties in our Farm gardens. The “Love Apple” in France, treasured in Italy and originally from the Americas. Olive Oil and tomatoes are […]
July 2022 Best in California
June was a wild and busy month at IL Fiorello. Lavender weekend was a huge success, and everyone had a great time. We laughed, ate, and enjoyed all things, Lavender. The Lavender martinis were enjoyed by all and were especially popular. IL Fiorello is going back to its roots! Literally and figuratively! Olives have a […]
The Life of Olive Oil
How to store olive oil and what to do to prevent degradation of the oil. Heat, light, air, time, and cold are the enemies of olive oil. HEAT – Degrades the flavors LIGHT – Can make the oil rancid AIR – Causes oxidation TIME – Oil naturally degrades over time, COLD – Causes […]
Irish Pies and Grove vs Orchards
March came in like a lion and hopefully will go out like a lamb. We had hail and high winds in early March. Today we have misty gentle rain. We have finally finished pruning the Olive Grove. In Italy, they say that you prune an olive tree so that a swallow can fly through without […]