Extraordinary Food of Distinctive Quality
Granato (“garnet” in Italian) is a new unique red rice on the market, and Cascina Oschiena is only one of a few farms cultivating it. Granato is an aromatic whole-grain variety of rice with red grains and a delicate aroma. It is high in antioxidants, protein, fiber, and minerals. Granato’s health benefits, organoleptic properties, and…
The peaches selected for the Gentile Conserves program are grown in Altavilla Silentina in Salerno. They ripen at the end of the summer, during which Mamma Maria personally goes to the fields to choose the best fruits. Harvested at dawn, they are processed entirely by hand: washed, pitted, and placed in jars with water and…
Selenio (coloquially meaning “soft soul” in Italian) is one of the oldest small round variety of rice grown in Italy. It has a crystalline grain with no pearl. Selenio’s lower amylose content makes it sticky, so it is perfect for arancini, sushi, fusion dishes, puddings, and other desserts. It also has a lower glycemic index…
Tubettoni is a small, smooth, tube-shaped pasta, perfect for brothy soups or creamy sauces. The selected semolina wheat used in this pasta is strictly of Italian origin and of the best quality, including the Senatore Capelli variety which is renowned for cooking to al-dente. It also gives the pasta a golden color. Bronze cut pasta…
Tubetti Rigati is a small, ribbed/ridged, tube-shaped pasta, perfect for brothy soups or creamy sauces. The selected semolina wheat used in this pasta is strictly of Italian origin and of the best quality, including the Senatore Capelli variety which is renowned for cooking to al-dente. It also gives the pasta a golden color. Bronze cut…
Lumaconi is a pasta shaped like a snail shell, perfect for thick sauces, soups, or stuffed with cheese. The selected semolina wheat used in this pasta is strictly of Italian origin and of the best quality, including the Senatore Capelli variety which is renowned for cooking to al-dente. It also gives the pasta a golden…
The Bauletto del Forno Gentile is a high-quality artisanal leavened product, made with selected ingredients and processed according to the natural times of the mother yeast. Each phase of production is carefully monitored to guarantee a soft, fragrant product with an authentic taste. Inside: type 0 soft wheat flour from Italian grains, free-range eggs, Normandy…
The cherry biscuit is a traditional Neapolitan dessert born from the creativity of pastry chefs to avoid waste. Originally, in fact, it was prepared with leftover sponge cake, scraps of unused cakes and creams, mixed with cocoa and cherry syrup. This mixture was then enclosed in a shortcrust pastry case, cut into an oval shape…
The Apricot Ox Eye is a great classic of dry pastries, reinterpreted with the elegance and quality that distinguish the family artisan workshop. The base is a buttery, crumbly and fragrant shortcrust pastry, prepared with top-quality ingredients: soft wheat flour from an Italian supply chain, top-quality butter, fresh free-range eggs and sugar. In the center,…
Mista corta means “mixed short.” This mixture of small shapes comes from the old families’ habit of keeping various pasta shapes leftovers and putting them altogether into a single soup, usually with legumes or one that is vegetable-based. The selected semolina wheat used in this pasta is strictly of Italian origin and of the best…