burrata

March 26, 2012

burrata

burrata is a fresh cheese specialty of the puglia region similar but different to mozzarella. it is similar in the sense that they are both made from water buffalo milk (though of course a large part of the production is now cow's milk, in both cases) and that they are made from a similar process. they are both pulled cheeses. but burrata is filled with single curds and the freshest cream. to see it in action. check it out here.

Mar 26, 2012 7:22:39 PM | 6 - products and produce

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cherry tomatoes - pomodorini these are cherry tomatoes specifically called ciliegini in italian. (ciliegia being a cherry). the best of these come from the southeastern tip of sicily an area called pachino. and the cherry tomatoes from there are an IGP product. but there are other types of small tomatoes here in italy. much loved are also datterini or little 'dates' as pictured below. which are basically small plum tomatoes.

insalata di finocchio e arance - fennel and orange salad bulb fennel, orange filets, pine nuts, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil a fresh salad that almost changes its character with the seasons. in many ways, just as appropriate in the summer as in the winter. at pane e vino here in florence we served this with mashed anchovies in the vinaigrette. another addition are often raisins. pairs wonderfully with fish.

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project food lab is based in florence, italy. it hopes to explore modern italian food possibilities, creative, but also traditional, backed by thorough research into traditions, product knowledge, and techniques.

March 26, 2012

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