Its tubular shape plays nicely with lighter sauces such as pesto or pomodoro and is perfect for pasta salads tossed with fresh veggies and creamy cheeses. Of course, in our test kitchen we also love it with restaurant flavors like braised eggplant or ricotta salata, in robust soups, and of course in a killer mac and cheese.
Read MoreThis more nuanced flavor coffee perfect for the kitchen. The complex flavors make this an ideal coffee for red eye gravy in the morning; brewed and used in a marinade for braised short ribs; or baked into the most sumptuous coffee cake.
Read MoreMeet Carlo Di Ruocco, Mr. Espresso himself. Carlo has grown Mr. Espresso into a Bay Area institution - as a quality roaster and an established provider of espresso equipment, service and training to a sizable share of coffeehouses and restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Mr. Espresso continues to be family-owned and operated with two generations of Di Ruocco's working together in the Oakland showroom and roasting facility to ensure what began over thirty years ago will endure.
Read MoreMade of Whole Grain Hard Red Winter Wheat, noted for its full-bodied nutty flavor this Linguine has surprisingly delicate texture and great durability. Hard Red Winter Wheat is traditionally planted in the fall providing it a richer flavor but retaining its properties as an excellent source of protein, dietary fibers, manganese and selenium.
Read MorePushing the philosophy of "farm-to-table" Bob Klein started community grains as a way of bringing the movement to wheat production. While initially intended to be used in pasta for his restaurant, Oliveto, Bob is expanding his reach while helping to user in a new era of grain growing.
Read MoreEstablishing herself as a powerhouse in the jam and canning world, Rachel + Blue Chair Fruit has won numerous accolades for her jams + marmalades. From a passionate side project to a growing business with 5+ employees, a cookbook and a burgeoning product offering, Rachel has turned BCF into the go-to resource for all things jam + marmalade!
Read MoreBlue Chair Fruit Co is known for their unique flavor profiles and this one is no other. Rare Rangpur Limes are interspersed with thin emerald Zucchini ribbons resulting in a zest, refreshing marmalade that recalls the departure of summer and start of fall with its bouncy, bright flavor.
