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The Italian Summer

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First of all, how does it work? A handcrafted wooden box will be hand-delivered to your doorstep, where it will remain throughout the duration of your subscription. This is where your weekly Farm & Larder goods will be placed each week.

“Summer cooking implies a sense of immediacy, a capacity to capture the essence of a fleeting moment.” – Elizabeth David, food writer


The Italian Summer

This week’s box brings together everything we love about an Italian summer table: handcrafted fresh pasta, savory Italian sausage, vine-ripened tomatoes, fragrant basil, crusty sourdough, and a garden overflowing with fresh herbs and vegetables. Alongside these classic flavors, you’ll find a few Bella Luna touches—including our housemade crème fraîche, farm-fresh eggs, and rich chicken stock—bringing a little Northwest farmhouse charm to this Italian-inspired feast.

Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:

Whipped Garden Herb Crème Fraîche with Grilled Bread

This simple spread makes an effortless summer appetizer: serve it with slices of grilled fig and walnut sourdough, then top with juicy tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil, and flaky sea salt.

Fresh Pasta with Italian Sausage, Burst Tomatoes & Crème Fraîche

This simple pasta celebrates the best flavors of summer with juicy tomatoes, savory Italian sausage, fragrant basil, and a silky crème fraîche sauce that comes together in minutes.

Grilled Fennel

Lightly charred and naturally sweet, grilled fennel makes a simple yet elegant side dish. This week, serve it alongside your fresh pasta and Italian sausage for a beautiful summer meal.

Roasted Turnips with Brown Butter & Thyme

Finished with nutty brown butter and fresh thyme, these roasted turnips are an easy side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, fresh pasta, or roasted chicken.

Celery & Cucumber Salad with Herbs

This side salad from Martha Stewart is incredibly crisp and refreshing.

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