Polenta alla Spianatora

A traditional family-style meal in the mountains of Northern Italy since ancient Roman times, polenta alla spianatora is a communal experience. Creamy, golden polenta is spread into the center of the table to create one large, delicious canvas. Next, a rich, saucy ragu is carefully spooned on top, distributing luscious flavors and chunks of precious meat across the thickened maize. As the wine flows and each fork sweeps through the perfect mess of soul warming flavors, the air fills with chatter and laughter.
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Producer Spotlight: Bronte Pistachios

Growing into tangled green webs, pistachio trees color the steep volcanic foothills of Mount Etna. Fed from mineral rich volcanic soil, these Sicilian pistachio trees procure vibrant green nuts encased in royal purple. Rich, creamy, moist and stunningly sweet, Bronte's shelled pistachios are deeply cherished. Today, Sicilian pistachios are widely acknowledged as the best pistachios on the market.
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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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The 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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