Organic first cold press extra virgin olive oil, grass-fed butter, and high quality vinegars are my three mainstays in the kitchen. These items always have extra stock tucked away just in case I go on an exuberant cooking frenzy and therefore they never run out. In fact, I shudder at the thought. While I am not brand-loyal to any particular EVOO (Braggs is moving up as a contender)… Kerrygold butters and De Nigris vinegars are my besties.

I feel very blessed to create sponsored recipes for the De Nigris family, a third generation Italian vinegar company based in Naples and founded in 1889.  Their balsamic vinegars are made the traditional way in Modena.  Best part? Family is their heart and soul.

Here’s a little virtual tour from the past year. Some of the vinegars are available at Walmart stores across America, Allen’s in Bella Vista, and of course, online!

 Morning-start apple cider vinegar drink – January 2016

 The traditional balsamic vinegars of Modena – February 2016

 Caprese pasta salad – May 2016

 Grilled bacon wrapped chicken thighs with fig condiment spray – June 2016

 Caprese-inspired Italian chicken salad – July 2016

 A complete barbecue chicken meal in a foil pocket – August 2016

Bourbon and white peach shrub cocktail – October 2016

Chicken and potato salad stuffed deviled eggs – November 2016

Pea and cauliflower salad – December 2016

(teaser – posting soon!) Mayonnaise with a hint of apple cider vinegar – December 2016

Eat well, my friends. Eat well.

Lyndi