Stuffed and Trussed – the Sunday Roast

Stuffed and Trussed – the Sunday Roast

Renzo returned from the Army and used the GI Bill to attend the National School of Meat Cutting. The warm glow of the holidays has faded, the Christmas decorations have been packed away and we are faced with one cold, hard truth: Winter is here. It’s cold and grey and...
From starry skies descending – The Christmas Cookies

From starry skies descending – The Christmas Cookies

With bagpipes crescendoing and Christmas bells ringing “Tu scendi dalle stelle” or “From starry skies descending” in the kitchens of Nonnas everywhere, Christmastime is here. And that means cookie making. Italians take Christmas cookies very seriously. Actually, they...
Before the meal – An explanation of “antipasto”

Before the meal – An explanation of “antipasto”

“To pick”, “to enjoy”, “little tastes”, “to relish”. Italians have an assortment of phrases to describe the ritual of antipasto. Literally translated, antipasto means “before the meal” or “before the pasta” and it signals the beginning of the feast. It is also a...
Our table and yours

Our table and yours

Thank you for making Frigos a part of your holiday tradition This is a wonderful time of year. We are cheerfully stocking our shelves and counters with special delights of the season- chestnuts from Italy, dried figs, a wide selection of imported cheeses just to name...