Even in the tiniest of Italian restaurants, you will find loaves of the freshest bread on table tops, steaming and ready to be eaten. Beside that bread there is olive oil, and possibly some spices in glass shakers with a familiar, dented metal cap. Maybe the olive oil has been previously seasoned by a chef who has spent his whole life behind a stove top, hands shaking as he gets the proportions just right, or it has been left a blank canvas for you to decide what spices you need to add. Either way, Organic Tuscany is a perfect partner for that Italian olive oil.

Intense dedication to delicious food is not unique to Italy, though it is a shining perk of the culture in the Tuscany region that inspired our bread dipping seasoning blend. This was the birthplace of the Renaissance, and the home to great artists like Leonardo DaVinci and Michelangelo. Food is the one thing that connects the two separate identities of this region; the highbrow culture of the art world on one hand and the unwinding softness of the countryside where the views are breathtaking. People from both worlds can come together as their differences melt away into olive oil dipped bread and a plate of steaming, hot pasta.

The Story of Our Organic Tuscany Blend 

The Tuscany region of Italy, which has a reputation for beautiful art and an even bigger reputation for delicious bread, is home to some of the most flavorful food in the world. Italian meals tend to have a few courses, and bread is a typical appetizer. This is especially true in Tuscany. Here la dolce far niente, or the sweetness of doing nothing, is celebrated with good food and good wine. Lingering on a meal's flavors is one of the best parts of eating in this region, because unlike typical Americans, people from Tuscany enjoy a long, drawn out dinner. The foods of Tuscany are thought to be some of the healthiest and the least fatty of Italy. Unlike Americans who slather butter all over their bread, Italians prefer to spread olive oil over fresh bread which is either plain or seasoned with a menagerie of spices.

This bread dipping seasoning has all the classic Italian herbs, like rosemary and basil, but it also has the spicy, yet still classically Italian, red pepper flakes. We wanted to create an organic version of our most popular bread dipping seasoning blend and with our vast inventory of organic products, we were able to achieve this. This blend is zesty, savory, garlicky, and perfect for imagining what Italy might taste like, especially if you've never been.

What's in it? 

Our Organic Tuscany is made from Coarse Sea Salt, Organic Garlic, Organic Black Pepper, Organic Onion, Organic Red Pepper Flakes, Organic Rosemary, Organic Basil, Organic Oregano, and Organic Parsley.

Flavor Profile 

This blend tastes very garlicky in the beginning with a salty, herby background. You will notice a tiny bit of heat from the red pepper flakes after.

Where to Use it 

You can use this blend to make a beautiful dipping oil. Combine a half cup of olive oil and three tablespoons or so of this blend together and allow the mixture to sit for 20 to 30 minutes before enjoying with some fresh bread. This is enough dip for about two or three people to enjoy, so scale back or up depending on how many people are snacking. If you think the flavor of the dip is too intense, add some more oil to dilute it. Alternatively, if you think that there isn't enough flavor, add more Tuscany!

For a quick salad dressing or marinade for pork, chicken, or fish, combine 3 tablespoons of the bread dipping seasoning with 2/3 cups of olive oil and 1/3 cup red wine vinegar. This bright, fragrant dressing will liven up a boring salad. Throw some croutons on top for some extra texture and flavor.

Some recipes that use this blend as a seasoning instead of a marinade or dipping sauce are Caprese Salad, Tuscan Style Roasted Carrots, and Mediterranean Pitas.

Meeting Your Business Needs with Our Products 

Our Organic Tuscany is a blend destined for olive oil greatness, as evidenced by the oil connoisseurs who can't get enough of it! It's got beautiful flavors, a garlicky, salty, herby, and savory blend full of potential. What goes better with a loaf of fresh baked bread and a saucer of oil and Organic Tuscany to dip it in? A bottle of wine. Some of our wine maker customers purchase our Tuscany for their specialty wine shops, encouraging you to purchase a bottle or two and some spices to take home for your favorite bread and wine snack. This blend is delicious on pasta as well, making it a staple for our customers make homemade pasta dishes to serve at their restaurants. There's nothing better than a Tuscany inspired blend and a plate full of pasta made from an Italian Nonna's recipe. Buying Organic Tuscany in bulk is wise because it is certain to fly of the shelves. It's a popular choice among our olive oil shop customers as well, since mixing Tuscany with a little bit of olive oil and letting it sit for about 30 minutes creates one of the most flavorful and satisfying olive oil dips ever known to the human palette. This bread dip is excellent with freshly baked loaves, especially. 

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