Italian Beef Carpaccio

Drizzled with bright olive oil and acidic-yet-sweet aged balsamic vinegar, and topped with crispy capers and sharp chives, thinly sliced beef serves as the rich canvas for this exciting yet simple beef carpaccio. Serve with a fresh frisee salad and a glass of crisp white wine for the perfect Italian lunch.
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Asparagus Soup

Astringent yet sweet and velvety smooth, this asparagus soup tastes of spring with every spoonful. With a drizzle of bold organic extra virgin olive oil it's hard to miss the vibrancy of the season.
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Sicilian Tuna Meatballs

In the early days of summer, Sicilian fishermen embark on Mattanza, the ancient practice of driving schools of tuna fish into a carefully arranged system of nets. As a result, tuna is heavily featured in traditional Sicilian fare. Discover the traditional Polpette Di Tonno Fresco recipe featuring Sicilian Tuna Meatballs in our delicious Puttanesca Sauce.
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Sicilian Sea Salt & Honey Scrub

This simple salt scrub combines ancient sea salt from Trapani, raw organic honey, and beautiful organic extra virgin olive oil. While the salt serves to purify your skin, honey serves as both a binder for the scrub and an anti-inflammatory to soothe, and extra virgin olive oil nourishes and moisturizes.
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Spaghetti Western

Where the old country meets the Wild West, there’s nothing quite like a Spaghetti Western. Combining the fiery, rustic flavors of Corleone with the smooth western tastes of Wyoming Whiskey, just a sip of this bloody mary inspired cocktail will bring visions of bouncing tumbleweeds and the sound of hooves on dry dirt.
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Amaretto Cocktails

Shag carpets, shades of browns and mustards, flared pants, and the soulful sound of Al Green singing "Let's Stay Together" flash through your head with the first whiff of nutty-sweet Amaretto liquor. Gaining its flavor from almonds, apricot or peach pits, the delightful spirit has been a popular addition to cocktails in the US since it first appeared on the scene in the 1960s. We've put together some of our favorite cocktails to make with Amaretto.
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Sicilian Almond Festival: Celebrate the Arrival of Spring

Bud-laced branches hover above dry grass fields speckled with flashes of green. Warmth from an early spring sun melts the crisp air and tickles the buds to unleash their tight grip, quickly unfurling pale pink blossoms in a wave of color across Agrigento. Soon, these same branches will hang heavy with sweet Sicilian almonds. The first days of spring have been announced, and it is time to celebrate Sicily's awakening.
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