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Surprising Facts about Pistachios

Did you know Pistachio is a tree? It is a member of the cashew family, originating from Central Asia and the Middle East. People have been eating pistachios for thousands of years and we love to make our popular gelato with Pure Pistachio Butter from Sicily.

Pistachio Seeds

Pistachio Seeds.

  • Did you know Pistachio is a tree? It is a member of the cashew family, originating from Central Asia and the Middle East. People have been eating pistachios for thousands of years and we love to make our popular gelato with Pure Pistachio Butter from Sicily.

  • The Italians were ahead of the game. In the first century A.D. Emperor Vitellius introduced Rome to the pistachio. Apicius, Rome's 5th-century A.D. recipe book, and that era's version of Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking, includes pistachios.

  • That which we call a pistachio is known as the "smiling nut" in Iran and the "happy nut" in China. They're also known as the "green almond."

  • The kernels can have different colors, ranging from yellow to shades of green. At GelatoLove we don’t use any food coloring, so our pistachio gelato is a beautiful shade of light brownish green.

  • Among the health benefits of pistachios, we find high levels of unsaturated fatty acids an potassium. They both have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory traits. They can also lower your chances of cardiovascular disease.

  • Since Pistachios are bursting with fiber, minerals and unsaturated fat, they can help keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol in check.

  • Pistachio trees were introduced from Asia to Europe in the 1st century AD by the Romans. In the 19th century, the pistachio was cultivated commercially in parts of the English-speaking world, such as Australia along with New Mexico and California, where it was introduced in 1854 as a garden tree.

  • The pistachio tree may possibly live up to 300 years. Production is biennial-bearing, meaning the harvest is heavier in alternate years. Peak production is reached around 20 years.

  • Each pistachio tree averages around 50 kilograms (110 lb) of seeds, or around 50,000, every two years.

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Italian Gelato meets Mexican Tequila

Join us on November 18th from 6.30-9.30pm at Rovino The Foodery in East Village San Diego to celebrate the fusion of the most famous Italian dessert with the smoothest drink in the World. We are honored to launch the first Tequila Gelato Bar in the World, right here in San Diego, at Rovino The Foodery in East Village.

Califino and GelatoLove presentation at RoVino The Foodery.

Join us on November 18th from 6.30-9.30pm at Rovino The Foodery in East Village San Diego to celebrate the fusion of the most famous Italian dessert with the smoothest drink in the World.

We are honored to launch the first Tequila Gelato Bar in the World, right here in San Diego, at Rovino The Foodery in East Village. Twenty-one and older San Diegans will be able to enjoy this exclusive new epicurean pleasure starting November 18th at 6.30pm until 9.30pm.

Awarded "The Best Tequila" in 2020, CaliFino partnered up with GelatoLove to design a unique dreamy and delightful dessert made of Tequila infused gelato. 

 The one of its kind dessert is now available in six flavors: Sicilian Pistachio with Blanco Tequila, Mexican Chocolate with Anejo Tequila, Amarena Cherry Vanilla with Tequila Blanco, Carlsbad Strawberry with Reposado Tequila, Italian Espresso with Anejo Tequila, Mint Leaves Chip with Blanco Tequila.

The launch of this innovative dessert will occur alongside with the Grand Opening of Rovino The Foodery new full liquor department on November 18th 2021 at 969 Market St, San Diego 92101 (corner of Market & 9th Ave). 

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Meet the GelatoLove Magic Van!

Meet the GelatoLove Van, our trusty Nissan RV200 that has been bringing joy to the community since 2016! The GelatoLove Van spends its days making deliveries, catering and bringing guilt-free sweetness to endless events…

The GelatoLove Magic Van.

The GelatoLove Magic Van.

Meet the GelatoLove Magic Van, our trusty Nissan RV200 that has been bringing joy to the community since 2016! The GelatoLove Van spends its days making deliveries, catering and bringing guilt-free sweetness to endless events. Ever since its first day on the job 5 years ago, our van has done the best job at bring smiles to your homes! In March of 2020 our van did not let a pandemic stop him from spreading the love, as it began to make home pint deliveries to neighborhoods all the way from Chula Vista to Orange County and Temecula! And guess what? Our van loves when its fans say hello on the road, so if you ever catch it making deliveries make sure to snap a picture, tag us on instagram at @gelatolovecalifornia, and you will earn a free gelato cup! Just make sure that the van is making deliveries and not parked by one of our locations. And as an extra bonus, if you can tell us how many scoops of gelato can be found on the van we’ll gift you a pint of your favorite gelato flavor!

Do you want to meet the GelatoLove Van in person? Invite us to your event! There is no event too big or too small for our van, we will plan accordingly to your needs and can offer everything from single serve gelato containers to an Authentic Italian Gelato Bar with expert baristas who serve your guests for the duration of the party. Set up, clean up, and transportation? Our team and van have got it all covered! Contact us for more information on events, catering, and deliveries!

The GelatoLove Magic Van in Carlsbad Village.

The GelatoLove Magic Van in Carlsbad Village.

The GelatoLove Van in the desert.

The GelatoLove Van in the desert.

The GelatoLove Van

The GelatoLove Van

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PRODUCELOVE: A sweet way to celebrate Earth Day (all month long)!

GelatoLove and ProduceGood have partnered again to present ProduceLove, a new gelato line that uses recovered fruit from San Diego orchards to create a special dessert for Earth Month. They will be available for purchase both at the Carlsbad Village GelatoLove Store and online for next day delivery. The proceeds from this special Gelato Sale, will benefit ProduceGood gleaning programs, which rescue 10 tons of edible produce a month to feed the hungry. When 40% of all food is wasted and 1 in 3 San Diegans is food insecure, buying some ProduceLove gelato is a sweet way to help people and our planet!

The ‘ProduceLove’ Team in Action! (photo by Tomoko Matsubayashi).

The ‘ProduceLove’ Team in Action! (photo by Tomoko Matsubayashi).

GelatoLove and ProduceGood have partnered again to present ProduceLove, a new gelato line that uses recovered fruit from San Diego orchards to create a special dessert for Earth Month. Both GelatoLove Crema al Limone (Lemon Custard) and the dairy free Lemon Sorbet are made from fruits gleaned by Produce Good and private donors (Walton Organic Lemon Farm and Pete Anderson). They will be available for purchase both at the Carlsbad Village GelatoLove Store and online for next day delivery. The proceeds from this special Gelato Sale, will benefit ProduceGood gleaning programs, which rescue 10 tons of edible produce a month to feed the hungry. When 40% of all food is wasted and 1 in 3 San Diegans is food insecure, buying some ProduceLove gelato is a sweet way to help people and our planet! 

ProduceGood, a non-profit that reduces waste and hunger by connecting surplus produce to food insecurity in San Diego County. “San Diego may be one of the most desirable places to live on Earth, but something’s not completely right when 1 in 3 people are food insecure and 40% of all food goes to waste”, said Nita Kurmins Gilson, Co-Executive Director of ProduceGood. “Every day we recover 650 pounds of fruits and veggies from local farms, orchards and farmers markets that would otherwise go to waste and we deliver that to local feeding agencies. I love the idea of turning our citrus into a special gelato that will also benefit the community. The proceeds raised during this Earth Month will allow us to serve even more people.”

Today ProduceGood has expanded to over 2,500 volunteers, who have harvested over 805,000 pounds of fruit from over 350 growers in North San Diego County. The latest program, Market Share, gives the opportunity to recover unsold produce from weekly Farmers Markets, delivering the bounty to local food pantries.  

GelatoLove is a gelato venture that provides a healthier choice of high-quality Italian artisan gelato made with only the best natural ingredients.

“I am so inspired by the work ProduceGood does for the San Diego community, which is why I am thrilled to be partnering with them again to help give back to our environment and create a new tasty gelato for the public to enjoy,” said Paola Richard, CEO and Founder of GelatoLove. “We hope the community can join us by ordering online (www.gelato.love) and visiting our store in Carlsbad Village to celebrate the partnership, give back to ProduceGood and have some yummy gelato on a beautiful spring day.” 

GelatoLove is the first gelato maker in the world to make a low sugar gelato made with a revolutionary ingredient, allulose—a non-GMO, FDA approved and rare low-calorie natural sugar that tastes just like the sugar you already know and love. Allulose is found in fruits like figs and kiwis and won’t lead to a sugar crash. GelatoLove also uses all natural ingredients like the best quality non-treated California milk and cream, a supreme cacao and cocoa butter, exquisite nuts, and fragrant coffee beans. GelatoLove contains half the fat and 80% less calories compared to regular ice cream, which makes it a healthy alternative to satisfy your sweet tooth. All recipes are gluten free and vegan options are available. 




HOW TO SUPPORT PRODUCELOVE EARTH MONTH PROJECT

Donate online to ProduceGood or become a volunteer https://producegood.org

GelatoLove craft gelato made with ProduceGood recovered citrus is now available:

GelatoLove Store – 300 Carlsbad Village Dr Ste 104, Carlsbad CA 92008

Online Store for next day doorstep delivery https://www.gelato.love/shop-gelato


Thank you for the amazing Organic Lemons to:

  • ProduceGood

  • Walton Organic Lemon Farm, San Marcos

  • Pete Anderson, Carlsbad

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Is Gelato a Men’s or Women’s World?

Gelato History started in Italy as a definite men’s realm and creation, but the contemporary world of gelato is orchestrated by many talented men and women and certainly much appreciated in the feminine world. On this subject, GelatoLove is maybe an interesting example: not only the Company was founded and owned by women since 2014, but it’s also run by a Team made of 70% women. They make gelato, pastries and cakes, help manage the store, design our communication, make espresso and serve our customers. And there’s more… A funny figure about GelatoLove ‘Lovers’ is that 70% of our customers (both online and in person) are actually women.

International Women’s Day is March 8th.

International Women’s Day is March 8th.

Gelato History started in Italy as a definite men’s realm and creation. Just to mention one: it was the eclectic genius Architect Bernardo Buontalenti from Florence who first created Modern Gelato. In 1500 Buontalenti designed buildings, theaters, gardens and the first refrigerated rooms made of wood and cork. He was also a fine mathematician, but maybe his most interesting invention was modern Gelato. It was made with with ice, salt (to lower the temperature), lemon, sugar, egg, honey, milk and a drop of wine. This creation was meant to be served at the Renaissance Court of Grand Duke Cosimo de’ Medici. So, a man started the Gelato World, but we must add that at the same time, it was Caterina De’ Medici, a woman, who brought gelato to fame. Not so long after this gelato first appearance, she’s the one who offered this amazing dessert at the Court of France as an ultimate gift from the Italian Renaissance. 

The contemporary world of gelato is orchestrated by many talented men and women and certainly appreciated in the feminine world. On this subject, GelatoLove is maybe an interesting example: not only the Company was founded and owned by women since 2014, but it’s also run by a Team made of 70% women. They make gelato, pastries and cakes, help manage the store, design our communication, make espresso and serve our customers. And there’s more… A funny figure about GelatoLove ‘Lovers’ is that 70% of our customers (both online and in person) are actually women.

Do men dislike Gelato? Or is it the women choosing and buying for them? The answer is up to you… We believe Gelato is for everyone!!!

Most of all let us all enjoy (men and women) a Gelato Discount! Paola Richard, founder and majority owner of GelatoLove, invites all genders to celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8th.


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Find out how our Gelato is made!

Have you ever wondered what homemade gelato is? How is it different than ice cream? What sets our gelato apart from all the other gelato in the world? In this post, we will break down our gelato making process and explain what makes our gelato so unique and healthy.

Have you ever wondered what gelato is? How is it different than ice cream? What sets our gelato apart from all the other gelato in the world? In this post, we will break down our gelato making process and explain what makes our gelato so unique and healthy. Read on to find out more!

Step 1: Source the Ingredients

We use only high quality non-treated California milk and cream as the base for our dairy gelato flavors. We currently supply our dairy from Hollandia a family owned company based in the San Diego North County in San Marcos since 1950. Hollandia Dairy Farm is also Certified Humane®, with unquestionable, passionate and ethical treatment of their animals. Our nut and oat milks are made in house with organic ingredients. We use them in many of our non-dairy gelato flavors. We source fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers such as Aviara Farms, that also runs the famous Carlsbad Strawberry Company. Exquisite pistachio and hazelnut pure pastes are imported from Italy. The finest chocolate drops come from Belgium.

Step 2: Our Secret Ingredient (besides Love!)

Our gelato is set apart from the rest by the sugar we use. Allulose is a a natural, non-GMO sugar derived from fruits such as kiwis, figs, and raisins. Unlike other natural and synthetic sweeteners, allulose tastes and functions just like regular sugar. Yet it contains only 10% of the calories of sucrose (regular sugar), and does not trigger a glycemic response in the body. We are proud to be the first company in the world to use allulose in our gelato, giving the gelato a lighter, healthier feel, with the same rich taste.

Step 3: How We Make It

We hand make all of our gelato in small batches at our state-of-the-art facility in Carlsbad. Our Italian gelato chef chops all of the fruit by hand, grinds the coffee beans and mixes the nuts, and adds all of the ingredients to our high quality gelato machines imported from Italy. The machine churns out the perfect, creamy-consistency gelato, that incorporates 50% less air than ice cream. Gelato has a dense texture and it is super rich in flavor. We arrange it the traditional way in metal pans with beautiful assortments of fruits, nuts, or cookies on top. The pans are then stored in our walk-in freezer, which is specially designed to maintain the perfect temperature for storing gelato, which is served between 7 and 15 degrees Fahrenheit (regular ice cream is served between 0 and 10 degrees Fahrenheit).

Step 4: How We Serve It

Gelato is served with a paddle which is better designed to work with the creamier texture of gelato than the traditional ice cream scoop. This also means you have much more freedom to choose your number of flavors, since we don’t measure quantities in number of scoops. We allow you to taste up to 3 flavors, even in a small size cup! Because gelato is richer, creamier, and has less air than ice cream, you don’t have to eat as much to feel satisfied.

Come Visit Us!

Come visit our tasting room and watch our gelato makers at work. Our state-of-the-art facilities are located in the Food District at Carlsbad Gateway Center in Carlsbad, CA. Ceiling-height windows into our production space offer visitors a rare peek at the gelato making process.  Stop by to see where the magic happens and taste some of our freshly made flavors!


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Make a Gelato Cake with Us!

Join Paola on Saturday August 29 at 11am for this Zoom event in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Center of San Diego: learn how to make and decorate an impressive and refreshing Gelato Cake! Virtually visit an authentic Artisan Gelato Lab and learn how to make and decorate gelato layered cakes.

Join Paola on Saturday August 29 at 11am for this Zoom event in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Center of San Diego: learn how to make and decorate an impressive and refreshing Gelato Cake!

Virtually visit an authentic Artisan Gelato Lab and learn how to make and decorate gelato layered cakes. You will be guided by GelatoLove founder Paola Richard in a wonderful hands-on experience from the comfort of your kitchen. Have two flavors of your favorite gelato available. You will need 4 pints total, 2 of each flavor.

The workshop is free, please consider a donation to fully support ICC when you sign up.

You may purchase GelatoLove pints to be delivered to your home before the workshop for a special ICC price. Order by Wednesday August 26.

Discount code for 15% off is ICCGELATOLOVE and free delivery with $30 purchase.

What you will need to build your cake:

4 gelato pints total, 2 of each flavor

Cake mold ring (6 inches)

Cake collar (3 inches tall)

Spatulas including a cake icing spatula

A box of shortbread cookies, gluten free if you prefer.

Butter (1 stick)

Whipped cream, fresh fruit, chocolate to decorate the top

A 2-3 inch tall ribbon (optional)

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Please sign up by Wednesday August 26 and you will get a Zoom link for the workshop. If you are ordering from GelatoLove, please order by Wednesday August 26 so you will receive your gelato pints home by Friday.

If you want to just observe without making along, you can! We will send recipes with step-by-step instructions to all participants for your future gelato cake creations.

ABOUT THE TEACHER:

Paola Richard – GelatoLove Founder and CEO

Paola has worn many professional hats in her lifetime, from wildlife journalist to information officer and campaign coordinator for national and international organizations—including the UN—to gelato store owner.

Paola’s previous experience owning and operating Gaia Gelato in Carlsbad, CA was the inspiration for GelatoLove. She saw a need in the food community for a healthier choice of high-quality artisan gelato made with only the best natural ingredients.

GelatoLove combines Paola’s passion for the environment, people, and the delicious food traditions of her native Italy.

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Check out our homemade gelato catering options!

Whether you’re hosting a Zoom meeting, distance hangout, wedding, or birthday party, GelatoLove has the sweet solution for your needs!

Corporate gelato events

Whether you are working from home or in person, GelatoLove has a sweet solution for your needs. We are now delivering homemade gelato containers to companies for in person meetings and events, and to employees’ homes who are working remotely. We can set up delivery on a recurring basis, so your break room is always stocked with our healthy, artisan Italian ice cream. Whatever your company needs, we can work with you to find a custom solution so your staff always has a sweet treat to enjoy!
Check out Innovate 78 blog post detailing the unique ways we’ve been able to provide gelato during the pandemic! 

Homemade gelato catering

Here at GelatoLove, we know that gelato is synonymous with a good time. Beach, garden, office, ballroom, public spaces: we can start the party anywhere! No matter what type of event you’re hosting, your guests will love cooling off with some of our natural, artisan gelato. We can offer everything from single serve homemade gelato containers to an Authentic Italian ice cream Bar Station with two expert baristas who serve your guests for the duration of the party. Set up, clean up, transportation, and supplies are always included. We serve San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles Areas. Cost is entirely dependent on your needs, so please contact us and give us some information about your event and we will get back to you with a quote.

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How is Gelato different from Ice Cream?

Gelato is the traditional Italian Ice Cream. The word “gelato” comes from the Latin word “gelatus” meaning “frozen.” GelatoLove is remarkably made with 80% less sugar than regular ice cream.

WHAT IS GELATO?

Gelato is the traditional Italian Ice Cream. The word “gelato” comes from the Latin word “gelatus” meaning “frozen.” Ancient Asians and Egyptians made the earliest forms of gelato by combining snow with honey and fruit. This cold treat eventually made its way to Sicily, where it was transformed into a luxuriously creamy dish.

Gelato’s modern incarnation flourished during the Italian Renaissance period, spreading throughout Europe and gaining popularity wherever it was found.

HOW IS GELATO DIFFERENT FROM ICE CREAM?

Gelato contains on average 1/3 less sugar than ice cream and half the fat. Thanks to cutting-edge research efforts GelatoLove is remarkably made with 80% less sugar than regular ice cream.

American ice cream contains up to 60% more air than gelato does.

Ice cream is served between 0 and 10 degrees Fahrenheit; whereas gelato is served between 7 and 15 degrees Fahrenheit. This means that gelato doesn’t numb the mouth as much as ice cream, allowing the taste buds a fuller flavor experience.

Gelato does melt a lot faster than ice cream. Make sure you have a cooler when you buy gelato to go.

Gelato is served with a paddle which is better designed to work with the creamier texture of gelato than the traditional ice cream scoop.
 

IS GELATO A HEALTHIER CHOICE?

Artisan gelato’s richer taste and more luxurious texture belies the fact that it’s a healthier option compared to regular ice cream.

Gelato is a natural food made with essential nutritional elements. The ingredients that give GelatoLove its exceptional flavor and creamy texture and nutritional profile, contribute to a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet.

Remarkably, GelatoLove contains half the fat and a fraction of the calories compared to regular ice cream. The nutritional value ranges between 30 calories per 100 gram serving for Sorbets up to a maximum of 160 calories per 100 gram serving for the richer flavors like Chocolate and Pistachio. Gelato can also be made with high quality non-dairy ingredients so that everyone can enjoy it!

Because gelato is richer, creamier, and has less air than ice cream, you don’t have to eat as much to feel satisfied.

 

WHAT IS SORBET (SORBETTO IN ITALIAN)?

Sorbetto is a type of gelato made from fresh fruit and no dairy. The word "sorbet" or “sherbet” is possibly derived from the Arabic word "sharbah" (syrup), but the root is also present in the Greek and Persian languages. The first sorbet was made of fruit syrup, sugar, salt and snow.

 

WHAT DOES ‘ARTISAN GELATO’ MEAN?

GelatoLove is handmade daily, batch by batch, with fresh ingredients by dessert artists who have dedicated their lives to producing only the purest, most captivating flavors. Gelato creation is an art that requires a delicate balance of technique and science. Our Gelato Lab in Carlsbad is equipped with traditional gelato machines imported from Italy. 

Commercial Gelato Brands manufacture their products using large scale continuous freezing equipment and processed ingredients. Today, Italy is the only country where the market share of handmade artisan gelato is over 55% versus industrial one. 

 

WHERE DO WE SUPPLY OUR INGREDIENTS

We are proud partners of Hollandia Dairy, a local company based in San Marcos that provides us with Fresh Milk and Cream.

Pistachio and Almond nuts come from Sicily, while Hazelnuts are from Northern Italy (Piemonte Region).

Our famous Double Chocolate is made with original Belgian Chocolate.

We make our own fresh mascarpone in house. We use it in flavors like Tiramisu and Mascarpone & Berries.

We support local farmers by buying seasonal fruits from Aviara Farms in Carlsbad including the legendary Carlsbad Strawberries.

We also collaborate with Specialty Produce in San Diego.

WHAT KIND OF MILK SUBSTITUTE DO WE USE IN DAIRY FREE GELATO?

We mostly use homemade Oat Milk for our dairy-free creamy flavors. Sometimes homemade Cashew milk is used too.

ORDERING GELATO IN A GELATERIA?

As Italians traditionally use a paddle to build your serving, you may order gelato by number of flavors in different sizes, rather than number of scoops.

WHAT IS ALLULOSE?

We are the first Company in the world to ever offer traditional Italian Flavors of Gelato made with the most innovative and completely natural fruit sugar called Allulose. We are now able to make our ‘guilt-free dessert’ with this revolutionary sweetener found in fruits like kiwis, jackfruits and figs. While allulose provides the same sweet taste, texture, and other technical attributes as table sugar, it is not metabolized as energy in the body. Therefore, it provides a minor number of calories and does not impact blood glucose levels. Allulose is scientifically proven to improve sugar metabolism in your body.

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GelatoLove and Zafferano, a New Creative Collaboration for Your delight.

A New Dessert Creative Collaboration is born. GelatoLove meets Zafferano Eccellenza Italiana on a sweet ground made of Tiramisu, Cannoli, Cassata Siciliana, Mousse Cakes, Sicilian Almond Cookies, Panna cotta, Tarts and many more fragrant surprises.

A New Dessert Creative Collaboration is born. GelatoLove meets Zafferano Eccellenza Italiana on a sweet ground made of Tiramisu, Cannoli, Cassata Siciliana, Mousse Cakes, Sicilian Almond Cookies, Panna cotta, Tarts and many more fragrant surprises. All these amazing pastry creations, together with dozens of seasonal flavors of refreshing sorbetti and gelati, are now available both in the Carlsbad Village Store and with our online delivery program https://www.gelato.love/shop-gelato

Zafferano is a superior Culinary Platform designed by Chef Max Farina. His gastronomic lifelong triangulation started in the native Sicilian fishery town Mazara del Vallo, developed at ALMA in Parma, the most prestigious International School of Italian Cuisine and landed in San Diego in 2011. It’s in the ‘America’s Finest City’ that Chef Farina worked at the distinguished BICE Ristorante in the Gaslamp District as a Sous Chef for Chef Mario Cassineri. His previous career includes culinary experiences with Two Star Michelin Chefs. After attending the acclaimed ALMA culinary school, he worked with Claudio Sadler at the Milan’s famous Restaurant Sadler. “It’s here that I learned the modern cooking techniques and artistic plating” tells Chef Max. According to him, “Chef Sadler was a Maestro to me. He was my mentor”.

Later in his culinary education, Chef Farina moved on to work at the Park Hyatt in Milan alongside Chef Andrea Aprea, another Two Star Michelin Chef, who was trained by the world-renowned Chef Heston Blumenthal of London. “This is where I immersed in the finest techniques and the emotional characteristics of haute cuisine”, conveys Chef Max.

We are honored at GelatoLove to undertake this sweet collaboration and expand our dessert offerings with more dreamy recipes from the Italian tradition.

More on ALMA, the International School of Italian Cuisine

This is not a simple ‘I love cooking’ school. ALMA is recognized as the most authoritative training center for all those who wish to become chefs, pâtissiers or bread makers, for those who dream of becoming sommeliers or wish to become maîtres, managers of restaurants or other catering facilities.

All classes take place in the Reggia Ducale near Parma, a historic palace within an elegant 18th century garden, with all the latest equipment and technology. It’s the ideal place for training culinary students.

ALMA’s headquarters are situated in Colorno, just outside Parma, on the banks of the River Po.

ALMA’s headquarters are situated in Colorno, just outside Parma, on the banks of the River Po.

The school was founded in 2002 by Gualtiero Marchesi, considered unanimously the father of modern Italian cuisine. His inspiration came from his parents, who owned the hotel restaurant Al Mercato, in Milan’s Via Bezzecca. The passion for drawing and music, particularly opera, and the sensitive, professional approach adopted each day, set his talent apart from others in Italy. Many years and restaurants later, in 2008, Gualtiero Marchesi opened ‘IL MARCHESINO’ Restaurant at La Scala Theatre in Milan. He has earned countless awards and prizes over the course of a career spanning more than sixty years.
Even today ALMA students learn and further their knowledge of the history and culture of Italian gastronomy, following the teachings of the Master Gualtiero Marchesi in order to become “thinking chefs”.

All classes take place in the Reggia Ducale near Parma with all the latest equipment and technology.

All classes take place in the Reggia Ducale near Parma with all the latest equipment and technology.

ALMA’s headquarters are situated in Colorno, just outside Parma, on the banks of the River Po, in the heart of what is known as our country’s Food Valley.
The Food Valley is indeed the area with the highest concentration of Italy’s major food producers, products such as Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham, gastronomic excellences which make Italian-made products famous all over the world.
The city of Parma received the UNESCO title of “Creative City of Gastronomy” in 2015 and was later appointed as the “Capital of Culture 2020” in 2018.

The wine cellar, settled in the basement of the 18th Century Reggia, includes a wide collection of Italian wines.

The wine cellar, settled in the basement of the 18th Century Reggia, includes a wide collection of Italian wines.

The wine cellar, settled in the basement of the 18th Century Reggia, includes a collection of Italian wines, and is specially conceived by ALMA to best represent wines and producers from every Italian region.

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Doing Good Never Tasted So Good!

San Diego may be one of the most desirable places to live on Earth, but something’s not completely right when 1 in 6 people go to bed hungry every night and 40% of all food goes to waste. GelatoLove, and ProduceGood, are looking to change this situation. GelatoLove is a gelato venture that provides a healthier choice of high-quality Italian artisan gelato, made with only the best natural ingredients. ProduceGood is a non-profit that reduces waste and hunger by connecting surplus produce to food insecurity in San Diego County.

Promoting on NBC San Diego our Fundraiser Event on Aug 3 Carlsbad Village 12-3pm.

San Diego may be one of the most desirable places to live on Earth, but something’s not completely right when 1 in 6 people go to bed hungry every night and 40% of all food goes to waste. GelatoLove, and  ProduceGood,  are looking to change this situation.  GelatoLove is a gelato venture that provides a healthier choice of high-quality Italian artisan gelato, made with only the best natural ingredients. ProduceGood  is a non-profit that reduces waste and hunger by connecting surplus produce to food insecurity in San Diego County. They have teamed up to host “Doing Good Never Tasted So Good” on Saturday, August 3 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the GelatoLove Carslbad location (300 Carlsbad Village Dr. Ste 104, Carlsbad, CA 92008). ProduceGood has provided GelatoLove with 100 pounds of ruby grapefruit, which were harvested from Reed Ranch in Escondido. GelatoLove will use these grapefruits to create a never before made grapefruit gelato that will only be available at the event. The event is free and open to the public and a portion of all sales will go back to ProduceGood.

There will be live music and a raffle with prizes from @patagonia , @callawaygolf, @kashi, @bakerandolive, @wyshsandiego, @thesockdistrict, @equipmentandconcepts , and @gelatolovecalifornia.

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GelatoLove joins DineLocalSD Podcast

GelatoLove’s Paola Richard shares what makes our gelato special during her guest appearance on Specialty Produce Network’s DineLocalSD Podcast.

GelatoLove’s Paola Richard shares what makes our gelato special during her guest appearance on Specialty Produce Network’s DineLocalSD Podcast.

March 25 2019

March 25 2019

GelatoLove’s Paola Richard shares what makes our gelato special during her guest appearance on Specialty Produce Network’s DineLocalSD Podcast. Click Here to Watch

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