Black Truffles – Specialties

The Truffle is by far the most luxurious and expensive edible mushroom in the world: a Kilogram of white truffle, the more exclusive variety, can run up to € 9.000,- with the black truffle costing somewhat less. White truffles are available between October and December and the black variety between December and March. Still today, pigs are at times used to sniff out the hidden aromatic treasure but mainly specially trained dogs are used. Truffles are best enjoyed as fresh as possible since they tend to lose much of their aroma within the first days.

In order to optimally unfold the intense aroma of the truffle a catalyst such as butter or oil are needed. The simplest way to prepare truffles is at the same time the most popular: fresh ribbon noodles in butter or oil upon which the truffles are grated in thin slices. Be aware of truffle oil! This oil is most often added with artificial truffle aroma and what seem to be pieces of truffle at the bottom of the bottle usually aren’t truffles at all. … Continue Reading

Olive Oil – Regional Information

Those who engage themselves thoroughly in the world of olive oil will notice its not at all different from the world of wine: there is an extremely broad range to explore until one has tasted his way to his favourite product(s) and the palate is seasoned enough for the fine nuances hidden in each. Abruzzo offers Extra Virgin Olive Oil with the highest quality standards in great taste. … Continue Reading

Olive Oil of Abruzzo – Specialties

The health concious gourmet has learned to appreciate and known the advantages of olive oil consumption for quite a while. The oil isn’t only healthy but also very tasty and of the highest quality.

The discussion regarding the Mediterreanean diet which is full of vegetables, fish and particularly olive oil, has considerably motivated inhabitants of the “northern” countries to change some of their eating habits and add the liquid gold to their own recipes. … Continue Reading

Red Garlic of Sulmona – Specialties

If you happen to be in the Abruzzo region in the summer and are a garlic lover, then Sulmona should definitely be on your list of places to visit as it is well known for its red garlic (aglio rosso di Sulmona or also called “Solmino”). … Continue Reading

Lentils of Santo Stefano – Specialties

Santo Stefano di Sessanio in the province of L’Aquila is not only famous for its “Extended Hotel” but also for its black lentils, reputed as the best in Abruzzo, which are grown in the surroundings. … Continue Reading