‘Gigli’ is also known by other names like Campanelle (little bells) and ‘Riccioli’ (curls). All in all, the word ‘Gigli’ is termed as ‘lilies’.

As you all know, Lily is believed to have been the emblem of Tuscany since the Roman Empire has made Gigli- the pasta of Tuscany. Not only this, the Gigli pasta was inspired because the city is named after its founder Florinus da Cellino – Florentia being Latin for ‘flowering’.

Whatever it may be but Sogno Toscano Gigli Toscani Pasta Artisanal Pasta is definitely one of the favorite pastas available and Gigli shapes have been preferred a lot. It works great with rustic sauces mixed in a salad or baked in the oven.

Of course, Tuscany is a country well-known for olive groves and grape vines which provides healthy oils and wines. When it comes to infused olive oil, this has been flavor enhanced with natural seasonings. This can add a tasty flair to dishes which are sautéed or fried.

Flavoring oil serves great for bread dipping or drizzled on a salad. No doubt, olive oil is one of the healthiest forms of cooking oil and the infusion of added flavorings has made it a worthy choice. Basically, there are three methods for making olive oil. First one is just to place the olive oil and the desired spices in a clear bottle. Moreover, the bottle is sealed and left at room temperature for few hours or as long as a month or even more at times.

Always see to it that the bottle and cap are completely sterile because the introduction of flavorful ingredients can cause the oil to become rancid. They should be refrigerated to ensure freshness once the infused oils have reached to the desired flavor level.

Second process for cooking infused olive oil is hot infusion. When the olive oil is combined with herbs and spices in a saucepan and gently heated on a stove. In order to release flavor into the cooking oil, you are supposed to bring the mixture to a temperature between 180 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit. After that, it is strained into a bottle, sealed and refrigerated.

As far as the third and cold method of making infused olive oil is concerned, it involves food processor or blender. The concerned method complements well with dry spices and woody fibers. During the process, the olive oil and added ingredients are placed in the food processor and blended well. Whether they are strained or not, the infused oil are then poured into bottles and refrigerated to preserve optimum flavor.

There is a wide array of herbs, roots and spices that can be added to olive oil to make it flavored cooking oil. Among all, Sogno Toscano Infused Olive Oil-Black Truffle has gained popularity all across the globe. So, make your Italian cuisine scrumptious with infused olive oil!!!




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