All About Onions: Which One Should I be Using?
Per use through any Italian cookbook and you’ll notice a ton of the recipes use onions. Depending on the type of recipe and its ingredients will determine which will be the best to use. While there really isn’t a “wrong” onion to use, some onions are better suited for certain recipes. There are four […]
How To: 1-2-3 Pesto
During the summer, fresh basil is at its peak. When the leaves are that perfect shade of green and the smell is so vibrant you can smell it as you pluck them, you know it’s time to make use of them. Here at Mortadella, we love basil in a variety of ways: in dressings, caprese […]
Cacio e Pepe: Fun to Say, Delicious to Eat
Italian language lesson of the day Cacio e Pepe. Literally meaning “cheese and pepper,” cacio e pepe is a wonderfully simple, yet delicious, Italian recipe. Though it uses just a few ingredients, there’s a very specific way to make it. Done right, you’ll have a lusciously creamy sauce. It might take you a few tries, but […]
Know The Difference Between These Italian Eateries
Picture it. You’re in Italy. Rome to be exact. You’re trying to decide where you’d like to eat dinner, but there’s just so many darn choices! And to make matters worse (or better?) there’s a slew of eating establishments. And they’ve all got fancy sounding names! But are they all white tablecloths and fancy wine […]