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Spotlight: Local Flavor


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Chef M. Mataio Gillis
Co-Owner, Ciao Thyme 

Ritrovo loves collaborating with chefs, in both the U.S. and Italy, especially those who understand the Ritrovo way of eating. Our emphasis on using the best raw ingredients, and Italian-style simplicity on the plate is the driving force behind the products we import.

Several years ago, Chef Mataio Gillis met Ilyse and Ron when seeking out great quality extra virgin olive oil for his restaurant, Ciao Thyme. Today he oversees five separate food businesses, with a distinctively Italian emphasis. Mataio is one of those chefs who “gets us”:  He has traveled widely in Italy, and has become a dear friend of our producer, Trampetti Extra Virgin Olive Oil. His staff puts Controne Hot Pepper on everything! And, he truly appreciates how the use of quality ingredients is fundamental to quality Italian dishes.

For some time now Mataio and Ilyse have schemed to collaborate on recipe development and to host a cooking event. Thus we were thrilled when Mataio finally pulled up to the Ritrovo Office and Warehouse in his Sprinter 2500, fully loaded to prepare a beyond belief lunch for our friends and staff.

The dishes featured at the event originated through those conversations and correspondences between Ilyse and Mataio, and these new recipes embody both Ritrovo and Ciao Thyme's appreciation for the principals of real Italian food.
 
Click on the photos below to view the recipes. Try them for yourself, and for your next gathering. The ingredients are few in number and the dishes bold in flavor!

Hosting an event in Whatcom County soon? Ciao Thyme offers a variety of event and meal services. Check out www.ciaothyme.com for more information.

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Kale Salad with Organic Apple Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Pear Tartlett
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Tartufo Tagliolini
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Ciao Thyme Cafe - Bellingham
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Pine Nut Crusted Halibut with Saffron Carrot Puree
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Zabajone al Moscato Tiramisu

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  • Olive Oil
    • ALL EVOOs
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oils
    • Flavored EVOO
    • Top Sellers
    • Organic EVOO
    • Buying Guide
    • Olive Oil By Region >
      • Piemonte
      • Liguria
      • Lazio
      • Abruzzo
      • Campania
      • Puglia
      • Sicilia
    • Umbria
    • Award Winning EVOOs
    • Bulk EVOOs
  • Balsamico + Vinegars
    • ALL BALSAMICO & VINEGARS
    • Organic Balsamics
    • Tradizionale and IGP Balsamics
    • Wine Vinegars
    • Fruit and Savory Balsamic Vinegars
  • Salt
    • ALL SALTS
    • Bruschetta Salts
    • Casina Rossa ...& Salt Line
    • Piranske Soline Salts
    • Trio Sets and Stacks
    • Local Salt Collaborations
  • Spices
    • ALL SPICES & SEASONINGS
    • Italian Hot Peppers
    • Sweet Peppers
    • Culinary Powders
    • Dried Herbs & Seeds
    • Spices of Italy - Mini Jar Stack
    • Puro Tartufo (Black Truffle)
  • Sauces + Pestos
    • ALL SAUCES, SPREADS, & PESTOS
    • Casina Rossa Sugo Line
    • Regional Pestos
    • Tapenades and Spreads
    • Braising Sauces with Wine
    • Bruschetta Sauces
    • Artisan Heirloom Soy Sauce
  • Antipasti
    • ALL ANTIPASTI
    • Tuna
    • At Happy Hour & Meals-in-a-Jar
    • Olives & Capers
    • Cooked Legumes
    • Artichokes and Tomatoes
  • Crackers
    • ALL CRACKERS + TARALLI
    • Bio Dynamic Crackers
    • Grissini
    • Taralli
    • Gluten Free Crackers
  • Fish
    • ALL FISH
  • Pasta
    • ALL PASTAS
    • La Romagna Egg Pastas
    • Gluten Free Pastas
    • Organic Pastas
    • Flavored Pastas
    • I Peccati di Ciacco Pastas
    • Casina Rossa Pastas
    • L'Ultimo Forno Pastas
  • Rices + Grains + Flours
    • ALL GRAINS
    • Flours
    • Rices
    • Polentas
    • Farro
  • Beans
    • ALL BEANS
    • Slow Food Presidia Beans
    • "No Soak" Controne Beans
  • Nuts
    • ALL NUTS
    • Italian "Pinoli" Pine Nuts
    • California Almonds with Italian Seasonings
  • Honey
    • ALL HONEYS
    • Dr. Pescia Tuscan Honey
    • ADI Organic Abruzzo Honey
    • Flavored Honeys
    • ADI Caramiele
  • Fruit
    • ALL JAMS, FRUIT, & WINE JELLIES
    • Whole Fruit
    • Fruit with Wine
    • Jams, Jellies, & Chutneys
  • Dolci
    • ALL SWEETS
    • Cookies
    • Amaretti Cookies
    • Gluten Free Sweets
    • Torrone
    • Sweet Spreads
    • Cannoli Shells
    • Chocolate
    • Organic Marzipan
  • Made in the USA
  • New