Foraging for mushrooms is ritualistic and requires immense patience. After hours spent tromping through mushroom territory, you may come home bearing pounds, ounces, or none of the marvelous treasure. Filled with the earthy nuances of wild fungi, this mushroom risotto balances rich textures with umami flavors with a bright pop of lemon, fresh herbs, and aromatic fennel pollen. A wonderful dish to serve throughout the year, it is particularly nice during the holiday season.

We've entered the best time of year: tomato season. Warmed by the hot summer sun, the plump, sweet and earthy fruits are hard to resist when pulled from the vine. A stunning appetizer or salad, this tomato carpaccio comes together quickly and balances the fresh taste of tomatoes with the zing of a caper dressing.

Crunchy, fresh and invigorating, it's nearly impossible to think about cucumbers without instantly craving a bite of one. Brought to Italy in the 8th century, they quickly became a staple in Italian vegetable gardens. Shaved into salads, juiced into a cocktail, or pureed into a soup, there are endless possibilities for how to incorporate the cooling vegetable into your diet.

Each year we submit that year's harvested olive oil into internationally recognized blind tasting competitions. These olive oil tasting competitions determine who has grown, pressed, and bottled the best olive oils that year. We're proud that Bona Furtuna extra virgin olive oil continues to make its mark at these competitions. This year, we received twenty tasting awards, maintaining our position as the best organic olive oil producer in Sicily.

We've collaborated with talented chef Karen Akunowicz to design an extra virgin olive oil just for her. Drizzled with her exclusive Chef's Blend olive oil, this recipe highlights the qualities of fresh and simple Italian ingredients.

Bring the fresh and bright flavors of James Beard Award winning chef Karen Akunowicz home with her Peach and Tomato Panzanella Salad. Tossed with her exclusive Bona Furtuna Chef's Blend extra virgin olive oil, savor the nuance of her culinary finesse with every bite.

With over 12,000 olive trees of 9 different varieties growing in the foothills of Monte Barrau, it is the combination of the best Sicilian olives, our farm's biodiversity, and our closed-loop production system that produces our award-winning, world-class extra virgin olive oil.

When we think of romantic dinners for two, visions of dimmed lights, flickering candles, and soft music spring to mind. Why not extend the romance past the enjoyment of a meal to include the preparation? We've put together a delicious, romantic, and playful way to celebrate Valentine's Day together this year.