When I asked Emilio what the holidays are like with the Mignucci family he smiled as he replied, “It’s total Bacchanalia”. Did I expect anything less? He proceeded to explain, in delicious detail, how he prepares food throughout the entire day for his family. It looks a little something like this: Cheese and charcuterie board
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Year: 2019
In the Kitchen with Jackie — Roasted Sweet & Smoky Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta + Grilled Cheese!
Thanksgiving is a unique holiday because its entire existence is centered upon one meal. So it’s common for those of us cooking to feel a lot of pressure in the kitchen to really nail it. As much I love to cook, I get intimidated to take on the entire meal so I like to cook
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In the Kitchen with Jackie — Ottanta al Tartufo Mac & Cheese
I’m confident I’m not alone when I say that mac n’ cheese is my favorite comfort food. When Hunter casually suggested using our Ottanta al Tartufo in a mac n’ cheese in his Food 4 Thought post I couldn’t wait to try it out. I’ve never attempted a truffle mac n’ cheese before! I love
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In the Kitchen with Jackie — Trick or Treat Cheeseboard
TRICK OR TREAT CHEESEBOARD I get to wear a lot of hats at Di Bruno Bros. but one of my favorite parts of the job is photographing cheeseboards. They’re fun to put together and even more fun to eat afterwards! I wanted to create a board for Halloween with cheeses that you could pair with
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Food 4 Thought — Issue #12 — Regalis Jams
The Significance of the Extra Step I’ve had the honor of working for Di Bruno Bros. for over twenty years. I can honestly say that one of my most rewarding aspects of my job is identifying a truly unique product. It’s harder than you might think, actually, because it usually means I need to sift
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In the Kitchen with Jackie — Autumn Delicata Squash Salad
Some readers are new here, so allow me to introduce myself to squash lovers everywhere! My name is Jackie and I’ve been working with Di Bruno Bros. for almost five years now — styling, photographing and sometimes cooking with all the phenomenal ingredients they offer. This little cheese-filled corner of the internet is where I’ll
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Food 4 Thought – Issue #11 – Ottanta al Tartufo
Celebrating 80 Years the Best Way We Know If any two people personify the American Dream, it’s Danny and Joe Di Bruno. The brothers – our founders – migrated from Abruzzo, Italy, with an incomplete elementary school education. They registered at Ellis Island before making their way to South Philly to stay with extended family
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In the Kitchen with Jackie — Cacio e Pepe
Before I dive into this tasty recipe, allow me to introduce myself! My name is Jackie and I’ve been working with Di Bruno Bros. for almost five years now — styling, photographing and sometimes cooking with all the phenomenal ingredients they offer. Cheese? Yes, mostly cheese. This blog is the space where I’ll share
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Pesto & Burrata Tomato Salad
Savor the last days of summer with this fresh tomato salad. It’s a twist on a traditional Caprese – in lieu of fresh basil leaves we use our authentic pesto that mingles so well with the creamy burrata. Burrata is practically a summertime staple now, but it’s origins are quite new by cheese standards. It
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Food 4 Thought – Issue #10 – Basque in Black
In Order to Save this Endangered Cherry, You Must Eat This Endangered Cherry Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last decade, you’re aware that a debate is raging over climate change. Whether you’re a believer or a denier, you’d have to acknowledge that if climate change is real, we’re all going to have to
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