by Leslie Uhl, ACS CCP I remember walking up the stairs, a giant 40-lb bag of study materials over my shoulder as if I’d have the time or the stomach to do any last-minute brain buffering. They hand me a slip of paper and I write my information down in general declaration of, “I AM HERE
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1. Due to the droughts and disease known as “olive ebola”, spreading throughout Spain and Italy, prices for the versatile oil have surged over 10% this year! The provinces of Lecce and Brindisi have officially been declared to be in a “state of calamity” by the Italian government due to the heavy presence of this bacterial
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It’s a challenge that can make even the most seasoned foodie shiver: the Certified Cheese Professional Exam (CCP) for ascendant cheese experts. Bringing together cheesemongers from across the country, this grueling test clocks in at three hours and 150 questions. Thanks to the CCP, there’s a universal cheese “language,” shared by everyone who’s successfully passed, that helps
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Culinary pioneering requires culinary exploration. Over the years, Di Bruno Bros. has traveled across the globe scouting culinary wonders on the search for the next perfect bite. Here’s a look into seven (and a half—we’re in the middle of a few now) trips that have shaped our product offerings, food knowledge, and helped make us who
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For more than 75 years, we’ve been proud to be a part of the fabric of Philadelphia. When Danny and Joe Di Bruno opened a small corner store in Philadelphia’s Italian Market in 1939, they offered a lot more than groceries. They offered a place for the neighborhood to gather together and celebrate food, family
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