From Libellula's Kitchen & Land

We knew this was one of the first recipes we had to share with you: the marrying of just-picked tomatoes, creamy ricotta, and peppery olive oil carries with it all the harmonies of a warm summer evening. Pair with a loaf of sourdough or a bowl of crackers! – Julia & Camillo Ingredients:  2 Handfuls of Cherry Tomatoes 2 Strips of Lemon Peel 1 Garlic Clove, Smashed 1 Thyme Twig 2 Tbsp Ricotta Salt & Pepper Classico Extra Virgin Olive Oil Directions:  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). 2. Place the washed cherry tomatoes in a bowl: add the...

Eggs are synonymous with spring and Easter in Italy. They are a symbol of new life and of the delicacy of the first warm days of the year. Each Italian region has anywhere between one to fifty traditional Easter recipes centered around eggs. This year, our Italian chef wanted to bring you a modern take on the classic ravioli ricotta e spinaci by adding a silky egg yolk to the pasta’s center. You can prepare the ravioli filling in advance and then gently fold the pasta into shape, just before eating. Enjoy finding the golden “Easter egg” bursting out of each ravioli...

Looking back on this year’s harvest produces gratefulness in us for the farmers with whom we have worked and the many new people who have joined the Libellula community. Those of you who joined our virtual olive oil tasting, adopted a grove, or purchased a bottle of extra virgin olive oil for yourself or a friend have enabled us to invest ever more in the land and our farmers who care for it. Every new order fills us with joy, and we could not be more thankful for each and every one of you! However as we reflect on this...

The marrying of just-picked tomatoes, creamy ricotta, and peppery olive oil in this recipe carries with it all the harmonies of a warm summer evening. Pair with a loaf of sourdough or a bowl of crackers! –  Julia & Camillo