Black Salsa For Halloween, El Dia De Los Muertos & Beyond

[1] A great gift for salsa fans (photos #1, #2, #3, #4 © Villa México Cafe). [2] The salsa comes in two sizes but only one strength: medium. [3] Freshly-made, waiting to cool. [4] Tortilla chips are only one of many ways to use black salsa. See more below. [5] Named one of Boston’s best…
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Hot New Condiment: Sweet and Spicy Drizzle Oil For Pizza & More

[1] Sweet & Spicy Drizzle Oil, a handy new condiment (photos #1 and #3 © DeLallo). [2] Just a drizzle adds an extra layer of flavor to any pizza (photo © Like Meat | Unsplash Photo). [3] Add sizzle to pasta, pasta salads and grains.   What’s sweet and hot and a new condiment for…
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Castelvetrano Olive Lovers: Here’s Castelvetrano Olive Oil (EVOO)

[1] Castelvetrano EVOO in a handy squeeze bottle is great for drizzling. Buy it here (photos #1 and #4 © DeLallo). [2] The squeeze bottle option is more flexible than the classic can or bottle. But you might prefer this colorful can for gifting. Note that the can says “Valle del Belice,” where the olives…
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A Great Use For Balsamic Glaze: On Cheese!

[1] DeLallo Cheese Glaze on Parmigiano-Reggiano and Grana Padano cheeses (photo © DeLallo). [2] Italians have long enjoyed a dessert of a few drops of fine balsamic on aged Parmigiano-Reggiano (photo © Parmigiano-Reggiano Consorzio). [3] Cheese plate with balsamic glaze (photo Balsamic Vinegar of Modena | Facebook).   We love balsamic glaze, a reduced, syrupy…
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Homemade Sriracha Sauce: An Easy Recipe For National Hot Sauce Day

[1] A different homemade sriracha recipe, from Good Housekeeping, is milder, using Fresno chiles, jarred roasted red peppers, and dark brown sugar (photo © Good Housekeeping). [2] Red sriracha sauce requires red jalapeños. Want to grow your own? Head here (photo © Ball Horticultural Company). [3] Red serrano chiles. Green chiles are less ripe, and…
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