It is the original grain from which all others derive. It is a type of hard wheat known as 'spelt' in English. Farro is making a comeback among health conscious cooks and consumers. Farro is the archetypical cereal of the Mediterranean diet.
The small brown mountain lentils are distinguished because of their colour and flavour. Wash well, cooks in 20 minutes, just add salt, good quality oil, a very nutrition and delicious dish.
The King of Risotto Rice – a plump, short-grained Italian rice with a high starch content and a creamy texture when cooked. It retains its shape as it absorbs liquid during cooking, the best type for preparing the famous Italian risotto rice dish.
An excellent rice for general use.