The cantuccini and panforte are here! The Sapori ricciarelli will be here around 12/12.
Antica Update
Antica is here!
Fiore di Puglia Taralli Update
It's here!
Did you order the torrone for the holidays yet?
Whether your family enjoys the "little blue boxes" or the boxes "with the pictures on them", keep the tradition of giving torrrone at the holidays alive!
There are so many brands of torrone out there. Each a little different. Try a new brand this year!
We should have them very soon! They have been released from customs and we are awaiting them at our warehouse. Sign up on the product page to be notified when they come in.
I love when new products from small Italian companies arrive. This year we're offering a wide selection of new, delicious products from all over Italy. One product I'm very interested in tasting is a fig syrup from Calabria. My kids think we should have it on top of ice cream but I'm more of a cheese person, so I'll be drizzling it over some cheese for a quick Thanksgiving appetizer.
I know many of you are waiting for certain brands to arrive: Sorelle, Antica, Sapori, Fiasconaro, Cova, Loison...They are on their way. We hope to have them very soon!
Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Whether you're hosting or heading over the river and through the woods, we have the perfect Italian treats to accompany your pies! Check out ourThanksgiving favorites and celebrate Thanksgiving the Italian Way!
While not all of our new items have arrived we do have some very special products ready to be enjoyed. Pictured here is a new offering from Leone. If you like Martini Rosso Vermouth, you'll love these new pastiglie!
Amaretti di Chiostro! Crunchy amaretti wrapped in colorful paper. This year we also have soft chocolate amaretti!
Waiting for other favorites? Sorelle Nurzia, Antica, Amaretti, Sapori and more will soon be here. If you're looking for a certain item, sign up on the product's page to be notified when it comes in.
The leaves are changing, we're wearing fall jackets and it even frosted near us in Vermont the other day! I know what that means - the feast season is almost over and the holidays items will start arriving soon!!
I hope that some of you had a chance to visit a feast this summer - whether it was one where we had a chance to say ciao or one on the other side of the country! I think there is even an Italian feast in Hawaii. Perhaps we should ship the torrone stand there?
There is one more feast and it's a great one! The feast of St. Gerard Maiella at St. Lucy's Church in Newark, NJ. It's been going on for 119 years! You'll find zeppole, sausage, torroncini, blocks of hard torrone, andrite, mostaccioli, ceci e fava, music, the procession and more! Hope you can bring your family there this weekend and continue the tradition! If you need info on the feast you can find it on St. Lucy's site.
Vital Nougat from Belgium is here! Have you tried this yet? There's a few new flavors coming in but we'll have the orange nougat that is so popular as well!
Some new items have also arrived. Have you ever tried salty licorice?! Well we have some from Sweden and it's truly unique. We also have Anthon Berg nougat and marzipan from Denmark and Storz Nougat.
What else is on the horizon? Well, we heard from you that Bauli and Balocco panettone had been missed the last couple of years so we're bringing it back. Not to worry, we'll still have G. Cova! We'll also have some from Bonifanti!
Antica Piemontese, Strega, Flamigni and Fiasconaro torrone will make a come back as well.
Taralli from Puglia and marzipan from Fratelli Motta!
All these products and more should be here by November!!
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It was wonderful to see so many of our online customers at the feasts Boston this month. We hope you are enjoying your torrone and biscotti. Looking forward to next year already!
If you're in NJ, we'll be at the St. Joseph's Feast in Lodi, NJ this weekend! Come on down! The 104th St. Joseph's feast will run from August 31st - September 3rd . They'll be rides, great food and Italian treats! Ceci e fava, nuts on the string, biscotti and of course torrone!
Over the next few months delicious candy will start to arrive. Torrone from Oliviero, Sorelle Nurzia, Antica Piemontese, Quaranta. Panettone and Pandoro. Panforte. Biscotti and More. We can't wait for the shipping containers to arrive! If there is a product that you're looking for, sign up to be notified when it's back in stock and be the first to know!
Other feasts in September - Ferragosto on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, San Gennaro in Manhattan and Madonna dei Martiri in Hoboken, NJ.
Vacation Notice! - We will be closed from 8/1 to 8/11. All orders placed during this time will ship on 8/13.
It's hot here but yet I'm flipping through holiday candy catalogs trying to decide which new items to try! Pretty soon it will be fall when the pallets of the new items and more of your favorites will start arriving. But if you can't wait until then, try some delicious and fresh Oliviero candy! 20% off all Oliviero items! Blocks, bars, torrroncini!! Don't wait till Christmas! Use code SUMMERSALE. Offer ends 11:59pm PST, July 29, 2018. See more details on our Sale page.
We're getting ready to go to Boston for two of our favorite feasts of the year,The Fisherman's Feast and St. Anthony's!
The108th Fisherman's Feaststarts on August 16th with a solemn procession of La MadonnaDel Soccorso. From Lewis street the procession will head to the Christopher Columbus WaterFront Park for the Annual blessing of the Fishing Waters. Then the band takes over on the main stage! Sausage and peppers, stuffed quahogs, cannolis, and torrone! New this year - The 1st Annual North End's Best Meatball Competition: Come take part in choosing who, out of the 10-12 best restaurant's in the North End, has the best meatballs. Be sure to be there for the Flight of the Angel on Sunday! During the day La Madonna is paraded through the streets of the North End accompanied by a band. In the evening a young girl dressed as an angel flies from a third story window down to La Madonna. A short prayer is recited and she's raised back up to the window as the crowd cheers and confetti showers down. It's the highlight of the feast! Yankee Magazine calls it "truly one of Boston’s greatest treasures" and National Geographic say’s “It’s a spectacle NOT to be missed!’" As the angel ceremony is completed the spectators below are covered by a snowfall of confetti paper from the rooftops. It's an amazing site to see! For a detailed schedule of events,click here.
Also, in Boston, the festivities continue on August 23rd with the Feast ofSt. Lucy'sand lasts all weekend withSt. Anthony's Feast! Music, food, an infectious atmosphere!
From the St. Anthony's Feast Website:
Filippo Berio Culinary Stage & Tasting Tent- Featuring Boston’s best chefs showcasing their “Cucina Italiana” - stop by for some fabulous demonstrations & tastings of Filippo Berio Olive Oil, Pesto, and Balsamic Glaze varieties.
Regina Pizzeria Open Air Piazza- Enjoy an imported ice coldStella Artois Beeror a glass ofStella Rosa Wine, and of course a slice of their world famous pizza.
Dragone Cheese Tasting Tent- Drop by for unique recipe suggestions and enjoy selections of sumptuous fresh mozzarella, ricotta and aged parmesan uniquely prepared for the feast.Dragone Cheese will also host a photo booth and children's activities.
If you've never been here and are in the Boston area, make sure you stop by! You can see pictures and YouTube videoshere.
From June 10th - 17th you can visit our torrone stand at the St. Anthony's Festival in Wilmington, DE. We will be celebrating culture, food and fun in Wilmington, DE! Join us for delicious food, music and more!
Stop by our stand and pick up biscotti, ceci e fava, nuts on the string and Italian keychains! Don't forget the torrone! More info...
Looking for something unique for Dad? How about torrone? We know it's not every day that Dad gets to enjoy torrone, why not send him a treat! Check out our suggestions. Having a large gathering or BBQ? Impress the family with large soft or hard torrone blocks!
It's almost Mother's Day! Show Mom some love with a unique gift! Free Shipping on orders over $99 and $3.99 shipping for orders between $49 and $99! Orders under $49 are $7.99. Does she like soft torrone? Or, like my grandmother, only likes the hard torrone that she needs to find the hammer?! We have both! Offer ends and order by 11am EST Monday, May 7th.
Just arrived! A shipment from our friends at Oliviero Industria Dolciaria in Monte Irpina near Avellino. Back in stock soft almond torrone rounds, (pistachio rounds will be in soon), hard hazelnut blocks, chocolate covered torroncini and other favorites!
It's May and that means we're getting the torrone stand ready for another season! Our first feast of 2018 will be May 19 -20 at St. Sebastian's Church in Middletown, CT. Check out where the torrone stand will be this year! Ci vediamo alla festa!
International women's day is celebrated around the world to show solidarity and recognize the importance of women in society. The day was born out of political and social awareness for women. In 1945, the Union of Italian Women set aside March 8th to celebrate womanhood. In Italy, bouquets of mimosa are given to mothers, sisters, daughters, wives and friends to show appreciation and respect. Many museums are free for women and restaurants typically give out a sprigs as well.
Why mimosa? They're in bloom! Their fragrance fills the air to remind everyone about the message of the day and that spring is just around the corner.
You Didn't Know There Was A National Nougat Day?!
That's right, March 26th is National Nougat Day! Hard and crunchy, soft and chewy, whichever you prefer! Made with egg whites, honey and crunchy almonds, hazelnuts or even macadamia nuts! Now's the time to enjoy some nougat! #nationalnougatday
Make your Easter baskets shine with traditional Italian candies!
Looking for some unique items to fill your Easter baskets? How about some Leone Blood Orange or Lemon Jellies? Limoncello bars? #italianeaster
