Italian Tenor, Venetian Beer and Murano Glass
Friday, June 1 Our hotel is sweet, lovely, and the breakfast room is very quiet. You can sit inside, on the outdoor terrace, or inside in the wisteria-covered terrace. This morning someone was singing on the other side of the canal. A beautiful Italian tenor, maybe one of the gondoliers. They often have great voices. Walking […]
Gelato and Castles and Ragu, Oh my??
Urbino This morning at breakfast I had soft-boiled eggs with yolks the color of brilliant orange. A striking color in the morning. Due cappuccino, two warm and luscious coffees, make a perfect quiet breakfast. We have been staying at the Frederico II, a hotel owned by The Pieralisi Corporation in Jesi. Its name comes from […]
From Italy with Love
Leaving San Francisco on Air France to Paris and on to Milan. Very good service but a very long flight. Can anyone sleep well on an airplane? Arriving in Milan with 8 bags is a miracle, as only one, Elisabeth’s books, were left in Paris. They caught up with us but the thought of lost […]
It’s Radish Time
From the Brassicaceae family, radishes produce the most wonderful little tidbits of flavor. At Il Fiorello we grow our own radishes to use for tasting and pairing with olive oil and our salts. The two varieties are watermelon, with a lovely white color and mild clean taste, and Red Globe, with a sharp tangy and […]
Mother Nature vs Mother Nature
There is a battle between Mother Nature and Mother Nature. Our olive trees are growing and more trees are better for our carbon footprint offset. But we are also growing bugs , weeds, and some unwanted animals are living in my grove. So a balance is important. Although we are not certified organic, we practice […]
Coeur A La Creme for Valentine’s Day
St. Valentine’s Day is one week away, so it’s not too early to think about a wonderful dessert to present to your friends, family or Valentine. Coeur A La Creme is a perfect gift with its smooth and creamy taste. Ingredients – 1 cheesecloth – 12 oz. cream cheese, room temperature – 1 cup […]
Fraud is Rampant in Olive Oil Sales: A Look at Getting True EVOO
Fraud in the olive oil business is making headlines around the United States and the world, thanks mostly to publicity surrounding Tom Mueller’s book “Extra Virginity,” which focuses on the adulteration of olive oil and big money that goes along with the scams. At the same time the problem has blown up in Italy – […]
New Year Brings Changes
Welcome to 2012. Here at Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company, we are pushing into the new year with great goals. We will continue to share what we know about extra virgin olive oil and part of that education will come with our cooking classes. (If you want to be notified about the classes, please email […]
Senator Visits Il Fiorello
The Fairfield Daily Republic stopped by Il Fiorello at the same time that Sen. Lois Wolk visited the mill and olive house. Sen. Wolk has been a staunch supporter of agriculture and agri-tourism, and has recently passed legislation strengthening protections for both consumers and producers of extra virgin olive oil. We were honored to have […]
Fun For the Family
Suisun Valley, Calif., is the spot to visit for anybody in Northern California. The leaves are changing (yes, the West does have beautiful changes – no matter what Easterners think!). Pumpkins are bountiful in Suisun Valley, as are great fruits and vegetables offered by valley growers. Here’s the great news. Families can come visit Saturday […]