Andiamo is a bimonthly subscription that lets us live our Italian fantasies from the comforts of our homes. Every box has different Italian themed items that always contain something fun, yummy, and handcrafted.
They have a selection of 3 subscriptions: Andiamo Lettore for $25 every 2 months, Andiamo Medio Box for $49.99 every 2 months, and Andiamo Premio Box for $79 every 2 months. They include an extra special item for Premio Boxes. They ship every 4th of every subscription month. The subscription automatically renews but you can also cancel anytime if you want.
This is the review of the Andiamo Premio Box.
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It was neatly packed!
This is the Andiamo box upon opening!
This box really sparked my curiosity. Who wouldn’t want to experience a piece of Italy once in while? They gave us a special card telling us their inspirations and vision for the subscription.
The info card indicates the contents of the box and their descriptions.
Everything in my box! Andiamo (let’s go!) to the items!
Cucina Povera By Pamela Sheldon Johns ($17.49)
“Brava, Ms. Sheldon Johns, for bringing this cooking to us with such grace, and with a reverence that goes to the heart of the Italian cuisine.” –InMamasKitchen.com
“Cucina Povera is a delightful culinary trip through Tuscany, revered for its straightforward food and practical people. In this beautifully photographed book you will be treated to authentic recipes, serene landscapes, and a deep reverence for all things Tuscan.” –Mary Ann Esposito, the host of PBS’ Ciao Italia and the author of Ciao Italia Family Classics
The no-waste philosophy and use of inexpensive Italian ingredients (in Tuscan peasant cooking) are the basis for this lovely and very yummy collection of recipes. –Diane Worthington, Tribune Media Services
Italian cookbook authority Pamela Sheldon Johns presents more than 60 peasant-inspired dishes from the heart of Tuscany inside Cucina Povera. This book is more than a collection of recipes of “good food for hard times.” La cucina povera is a philosophy of not wasting anything edible and of using technique to make every bite as tasty as possible. Budget-conscious dishes utilizing local and seasonal fruits and vegetables create everything from savory pasta sauces, crusty breads and slow-roasted meats to flavorful vegetable accompaniments and end-of-meal sweets.
The recipes inside Cucina Povera have been collected during the more than 20 years Johns has spent in Tuscany. Dishes such as Ribollita (Bread Soup), Pollo Arrosto al Vin Santo (Chicken with Vin Santo Sauce), and Ciambellone (Tuscan Ring Cake) are adapted from the recipes of Johns’ neighbors, friends, and local Italian food producers. Lavish color and black-and-white photographs mingle with Johns’ recipes and personal reflections to share an authentic interpretation of rustic Italian cooking inside Cucina Povera.
I love that they included this cookbook in my first box because Italy does have a lot of recipes and if I’m in the mood to cook or I wanted something fancy for my family, I can just open this up and reap its juicy and savory information.
The cookbook includes high-quality photos that make the recipes even more enticing to try.
The pages include how many people the recipe and measurement serves. It also offers bonus tips to make it easier for us to prepare the meal. I’ll get right on that octopus prep! (Ok, I will start with something smaller!)
The instructions are easy to follow and easy to understand. I’m curious about the taste of the Zucchini Cake! I love zucchini but I’ve never made a savory-ish cake with it. I’m intrigued for sure!
CRVOVAC Parmigiano Reggiano – SIMILAR ($13.65) This is one of Italy’s finest products. Our pizza and pasta wouldn’t be complete without this cheese. It also taste great with crackers, fruit, wine or sprinkled on soup.
They follow the 800-year old traditional production of cheese by not using additives and not feeding silage to the cows. The cheese has aged a minimum of 18 months to 3 years.
It is nutty and has long white calcium spots from long aging.
This is ready to be grated, shred, or shaved to bits for our pizza or pasta! Rich in calcium and low in fat, this is one healthy ingredient that can add a tasty twist to a recipe. I’ve been savoring this and just yesterday I enjoyed in on a salad with fresh berries and a little vinegar and olive oil. It was sublime.
Olivelle Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($9.50) Pressed from Nocellara, Cerasuola, and Bbiancolilla olives, this oil has a delicate ripe olive flavor with a spicy and herbaceous aroma. It also has a nutty, sweet almond finish which makes it distinct.
Olivelle Barrel Aged White Vinegar ($8) This is a barrel aged white balsamic vinegar that adds fresh flavor to everything from salads to desserts. It is made with 80% cooked grape juice and white wine vinegar. It has a naturally sweet and balanced taste without thickeners or artificial sweeteners added.
The extra virgin olive oil (left) has a clear yellow color that is delicious for garden salads, warm pasta, and roasted vegetables.
The barrel-aged white (right) is same with dark balsamic but filtered further to expose it to oxygen so the golden color will increase.
These were delicious – and so versatile from savory to sweet.
Hank & June Towels – These two handsewn towels look exquisite. I love this boho chic sort of version of Italy hand appliqued on the towels!
I like the light colors – they scream mediterranean summer, but in a modern way! – they have a great size. It’s large and multipurpose.
Italy has always been influential when it comes to food. That’s why the cookbook became an instant favorite. There are many traditional and unique recipes included, all having instructions which are easy to understand and follow. The oil, vinegar, and parmesan cheese certainly help with the flavors of my cooking so I’m happy with those also. The handcrafted Hank & June towels were very handy in the kitchen, but I loved them most for the fun and unique atomosphere. This was a great curation for the first box as they covered Italian cooking and kitchen essentials. I think it’s great that this box covered the basics (and it would be an excellent starter box to regularly offer as the start of a subscription) but I also want to see more unique items that delve into regional specialties in future box. Andiamo!
What do you think of this month’s Andiamo box?
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