Testimonials

"Dolce Nonna products are extremely versatile and easy to work with. Aside from being made with the finest and freshest ingredients, they are also true to the Italian Table of Standards. They are both highly consistent with quality and affordable for an amateur gourmet to use either at home or in a large production."

Florence Fabricant, THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2009
"Dolce Nonna, offers three products: tangy eggplant, sweet-tart peppers and tender green beans. BEST FOR: Spoon them onto an antipasto platter or use as toppings for bruschetta, grilled fish or pasta."

Real Simple Magazine, July 2011
"This zesty, crunchy blend of tart green tomatoes, savory oregano, and extra virgin olive oil makes an excellent addition to a cheese plate or hardy cold-cut sandwich."

Food411.com, July 2009
"Tangy and delicious - they deserve space in your pantry!"

The Nibble, December 2009
"They're a godsend to pull from the pantry to create hors d'oeuvres, glamour sandwiches and pasta toppings."

Time Out New York Magazine, June 2011
"Try the zingy creations on crackers, stuff them into a panino with mozzarella or just snack on them straight from the jar."

Phil Lempert, The Supermarket Guru, April 2010
"This product is a HIT! If you like pickled peppers you will love Dolce Nonna’s Agri-Dolce Peppers. A nice recipe of garlic, parsley, olive oil and vinegar does not take away from the texture or the flavor of the peppers. I tried them right from the jar, but these would taste great on a thin crostini or even with a mild hard cheese."

Max Lando, Food Writer, Edible Queens Magazine, December 2009
"The addictive marinated string beans make a fast meal when sauteed and tossed with bowtie pasta and grated Romano cheese: Delicious!"

Beth Graham, Savory Characters Blog, September 2009
"I definitely give these products a hefty thumbs up!"
"Hands down, we all thought the pickled string beans were the best. In fact, I never got to refilling the appetizer dish and found all three of us picking them out of the jar itself. They have a great flavor, just the right amount of acidity, and you can tell that the beans were picked at the height of their freshness."

Leah McLaughlin, Editor, Edible Queens Magazine, New York, NY
"They are AMAZING. The peppers are better than my own ;-) and the eggplant is really tasty. I was able to serve them to my soon-to-be-in-laws, they came for dinner the day after the products arrived and they loved them to. Many thanks, I'm glad to be able to feature them in the December issue!" 

Lynne Webb, Editor's Pick, MyGourmetConnection.com, November 2009
"What struck us most about Dolce Nonna's products were the pungent, layered flavors of the vinegar, Sicilian spices, herbs and the firm texture of the vegetables. They're a great choice to have on hand for easy, impromptu gatherings or quick meals that taste like you've slaved in the kitchen for hours." 

SuChin Pak, MTV Personality, May 2011
"I just had the pickled green beans and by that I mean I ate the whole jar in one sitting."

SeductionMeals.com, December 2009
"Great Holiday Gifts For Foodies"... "Dolce Nonna is a line of delicious hand-packed, Italian-style marinated vegetables."

Beth Schoenfeldt, New York, NY
"Dolce Nonna made me look like a sophisticated and wonderful hostess. All it took was pasta, endive, a loaf of bread and the Dolce Nonna trio and my guests were so impressed (and happily eating) the appetizers. No leftovers, now that is the sign of a great party!"

Lara Zelman, Framingham, MA
"My husband and I enjoy throwing dinner parties for our friends and we try to only serve homemade dishes. After trying Dolce Nonna's Agri-Dolce Peppers we decided to break our own rule! The pickled, marinated peppers fit right in with our Spanish themed cheese plate. The peppers received rave reviews from all our guests and the bowl was empty very quickly. Next time we'll have to keep a jar in the kitchen for ourselves!"

Michelle-Kim Lee, Food Blog Writer, Fun and Fearless in Beantown, Boston, MA
"I was immediately impressed by the spiciness of the Succulent Spiced Pears. The jar lists anise seeds, cinnamon and ginger as ingredients and the ginger definitely gives a nice kick. I was pleasantly surprised that the pears weren't cloyingly sweet (like most canned or jarred fruits), which make them a good addition for dessert."

Angela Tessico, Brooklyn, NY
"It tasted like HOME, it tastes like my Nonna's!"

Mary Mola, Parsippany, NJ
"I love your products. Your products are the BEST condiments I ever had and I try everything out there." 

Vinny Penoro, Islip, NY
"Dolce Nonna's marinated eggplant makes my pasta dishes FABULOUS! LOVE your products! Mixed the eggplant with my pasta tonight. Added butter, a bit of tomato paste and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, YUM!! THANKS!"

MaryBeth Scarola, Amityville, NY
"One of the better things to happen in the village of Amityville is the Saturday farmer's market, and I have already made Dolce Nonna one of my weekly stops. Each jar is packed with a sense of memory of my own grandma - but maybe just a bit better! I'm going to stock up for the winter! They are delizioso e molto buona! Grazie Gisella!"

Gabriela French, Hamilton, Bermuda
"My family fell in love with all three Dolce Nonna products for their outstanding taste, especially the marinated string beans, and the eggplant are superb in salads, on sandwiches and add a zesty spice to lasagna! Italy is just around the corner from the little island of Bermuda via New York!"

Olivia Stein, Dallas, Texas
"The pears are better than an apple pie!" 

Katie Hellmuth Martin, New York, NY
"I have tried Dolce Nonna, and love it! My husband may even love it more. He discovered that he loved the jarred peppers in eggs, and then was spreading it on everything until the jar was dry. Thanks for making this!"

James Ciocia, Lutz, FL
"Dolce Nonna's eggplants are phenomenal and to die for on a sandwich! They are seriously authentic and bring me back to a time in my childhood that will always be cherished. Now if only I could get them in Florida!"

Isaac Steinman, Chicago, IL
"Simply put, one word... "DELICIOUS!"

Ashley Robinson, White Plains, NY
"Your eggplant is HEAVEN, I dreamt about it all night!"

Susan Apicella, Howard Beach, NY
"Being Italian, it is sometimes difficult to find products that truly capture the recipes of past generations. Your products are absolutely amazing! Not only does Dolce Nonna offer quality and great taste, but for me, they add a touch of nostalgia as well."

Susie Lee, Oyster Bay, NY
"It tastes better than Kimchi!"

Linda Hucklebee, Manhattan, NY
"The marinated string beans are my absolute favorite.  They add such depth and flavor to any meal and make my food taste so much better!"

Rinaldo DiGiorgio, Easton, CT
"You simply can't go wrong with Dolce Nonna products. Whether it be the tangy peppers, zesty, garlicky string beans or savory eggplant; take any one and put them on a piece of crispy Italian bread and you're done! It is the perfect low calorie, low carb delicious treat."

Mark Rodrigues, Deltona, FL 
"I've been looking for them for a long time. They are the best for antipasto's and salads." 

David Carlisi, Alpharetta, GA
"This product tastes almost exactly like I remember from my childhood when my mom and my neighbors used to make it. I would highly recommend it to anyone."

Francesca Moretti, San Francisco, CA
"Having grown up in Italy, my mother would constantly make preserved vegetables in olive oil. Up until now I have never seen anything even similar to it available in the states. Imagine how pleased I was to encounter Dolce Nonna's products. They are the REAL deal and even better than my mother's. Sorry mama!"

Barbara Kaplan, Rockville Centre, NY
"I love discovering a product that helps me figure out how to make dinners more exciting. Dolce Nonna's Agri-Dolce Peppers are a real find! I have mixed a can of drained garbanzo beans with a couple of teaspoons of the peppers and got rave reviews from my guests. I have baked fish topped with a teaspoon or two of the peppers for a new tasty treat. I can't wait to try the other products!"

Emily Thompson, Darien, CT
"They are delicious, opened them up that night and had them with roast chicken and some sauteed zucchini. I have already recommended them to friends!"

Dr. Randy Russo, New City, NY
"Finally, someone has recaptured the very flavor of my Italian heritage. Which is something I thought may have been lost over the years. I have always had a great love for old-world recipes passed down from generation to generation. Unfortunately, generations pass on and many of these recipes are lost. 

"I am now so excited to see that Dolce Nonna has so tastefully recreated such a perfect trio of grandma's select recipes. The finest and freshest ingredients carefully prepared and packaged with love by the Civale family. Dolce Nonna products, a nice, crusty Italian bread and a glass of wine and I'm a very happy man!"