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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Charred Eggplant Bucatini

Due to its hollowed core, bucatini cooks to a perfect al dente and is plumper than the average spaghetti noodle, making it the perfect noddle to cling to sauces and deliver exquisite texture and flavor with every bite. Charring the eggplant like you do to make a classic babaganoush lends a woodsy and umami depth to the meaty nightshade. Charred broccolini offers a bitter vegetal crunch, while the addition of our unique Pinzimonio Herb Blend adds a fresh and fiery kick to this warming vegetarian dish.
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La Festa Degli Innamorati: Valentine's Day In Italy

An excuse to shower your lover with material manifestations of your affection, Valentine's Day offers us all a chance to channel our inner-romantic. Whether you spend weeks planning out elaborate gifts and meals, or need to grab a bunch of flowers on your way home, February 14th isn't just a day to symbolize love through mass commercialization, nor is it a day made to celebrate monogomy over celibacy or polyamory. If anything, the origins of Valentine's Day cam closer to celebrating the latter rather than the former.
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Valentine's Day Beet Ravioli

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.
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Puglia: Your Guide to the Best Wines from Italy's Heel

Stretching into the gentle embrace of the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas, Italy's heel is fortuitously graced with a long sun-drenched coastline and diverse landscapes. With fertile, limestone enriched soils, Puglia's hot dry climate makes it deal for growing wine grapes. Delivering rich, bold reds and acidic, mineral whites, explore the exquisite wines produced in Italy's second largest wine region.
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Renzo e Lucia

Love, lust, jealousy, corruption, betrayal, kidnap, social upheaval, murder, passion, and plague, Allessandro Manzoni’s I Promessi Sposi has all the elements of an epic love story. Written in 1827, the story is set during the Spanish rule of Lombardy in 1628, and follows two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, across Italy as they fight to bind their...
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Lemon Blossom Gin Toddy

Whether you spend your winters working through your reading list, or live for days spent outside in the snow, colder temperatures always call for fare that warms from the inside out. Stir up this bright and botanical toddy for a delicious taste of sunshine this winter.
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Wildflower Honey Roasted Feta Cheese

Light, fresh, and redolent with brine, feta cheese is a crumbly and exquisite representation of the Mediterranean. Traditionally made from sheep's cheese, the Greek masterpiece adds a distinctly salty punch wherever its welcomed. Roasted at a high temperature, Feta caramelizes. Drizzled with wildflower honey and a sprinkling of fresh herbs and fiery chili flakes and you get the perfect appetizer.
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