Producer Spotlight: Ancient Grain Pasta

Following in their father's footsteps, the Ferrara brothers are at the forefront of producing exquisite Sicilian flours, balancing a respect and devotion to heirloom ingredients, ancient techniques, and modern innovation. Their motto, "passion for excellence" can be tasted in every bite, as they devote themselves to producing high quality food using exclusively Sicilian-grown ancient grains.
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St. Joseph's Day

Revered by many as the patron saint of Sicily, San Giuseppe, or Saint Joseph, is celebrated throughout Italy on March 19th with elaborate feasts. Husband to the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ's legal father, many Italians also use the holiday to celebrate Father's Day.
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Sulla Flowers

A blanket of pink cascades across the hillside and gently sways in a gust of wind. Carrying the warmth of the Mediterranean and the sweet smell of blossoming Sulla flowers on its wings, the breeze moves through the foothills of Sicily's mountains and to thaw the roots still clutching on to colder days now passed. In a wave of vibrancy, much like the bursting buds of the almond blossom trees, the arrival of wild Sulla flowers signal an awakening of the island's earth as she welcomes the warmer seasons.
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Honeypot Pizza

Combining the naturally sweet and floral nectar of Wildflower Honey, and the earthy, pungent flavors of hand-harvested truffles, this sharp, sweet, and spicy pizza celebrates the pure flavors that our earth lovingly yields.
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Certified B Corp: What Does It Mean?

Throughout March Bona Furtuna is proudly celebrating B Corp Month. We are sharing with you what it means to be a B Corp and what we are doing to have a positive social & environmental impact as a Certified B Corporation.

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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: Experience Sicily's Rich Past and 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 almonds. The first days of spring have been announced, and it is time to celebrate Sicily's awakening.
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Pine Honey Amaro Sour

Silky, aromatic, sweet and of course bitter, every Amaro varies greatly depending on the secret inclusions used to flavor them. Artisanally crafted, Amaro starts with a baseline of alcohol enhanced by florals, spices, citrus, barks, or herbs, to deliver a unique and nuanced expression of tastes, and is finished with sugar before aging. With the beautifully herbal and aromatic qualities of our Pine Hone, this Amaro Sour is balanced and fresh.
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