Fianco a Fianco

Fianco a Fianco Fianco a Fianco hand crafts sweet-savory cheese shortbreads for pairing with wine, beer, coffee, tea, or gelato. Side by side, these flavors blossom.

In Fall 2008 my life took an unexpected turn when my husband and I reversed Columbus’s journey, sailing from the New World to the intrepid explorer’s (likely) hometown in the Old—Genoa, Italy. As two New Yorkers trying to acclimate ourselves to unfamiliar surroundings and a much slower pace of life along the Mediterranean, we quickly found a new home through our kitchen, eagerly incorporating fres

h and local Ligurian flavors into our meals. Above all else, Genoa is renowned for its pesto. As my skills in the cucina improved (how could they not in Italy?!), I embarked on an experiment, colliding that pesto essence—basil, Parmigiano and Pecorino cheeses, extra-virgin olive oil, and pinoli nuts—with classic baking techniques. The original Biscottini al Pesto that resulted many test batches later intertwined on the palate with a sweet cookie crunch, culminating in the perfect, sharp blend of tangy–sweet indulgence. I eagerly shared them with friends and wider tasting audiences and even won some fans among discerning gastronomes! Life took yet another twist in 2011 when we returned to the United States, finding a new home in Texas—first Houston, then Fort Worth—which allowed me to set up a proper microbakery (with the help of Houston’s Kitchen Incubator and Fort Worth’s Elixir Kitchen Space), selling my sweet-savory cookies locally and online. I continued to develop new Italian- and otherwise-inspired flavors of sweet-savory cheese cookies, from Cherry Cheddar Cinnamon to Gouda Bene (smoked Gouda, apple butter, pistachios) to Bruno (Mascarpone, Mission Figs, molasses). The cookies are great as part of an hors d’oeuvres spread or served later in the meal as dessert alongside favorite cheeses, and they pair beautifully with wine, beer, coffee, or tea, depending on the flavor.

“Fianco a Fianco” means “side by side,” and evokes the partnership between the cookies and the wine or other beverage they are meant to be savored alongside as well as the unique intermingling of flavors within the cookies themselves. Give these treats a try and join me in discovering a new world of flavor! Our Italian adventure may be over for the time being, but we keep that particularly Italian joy of flavor discovery close at heart and look forward to sharing it with you. Visit fiancoafianco.com to view full flavor list and suggested pairings.

11/03/2015

Finally made a decision. Grazie to everyone for everything. Will leave this page up a bit longer. http://eepurl.com/bEHulL

11/24/2014

If you want cookies under your tree or next to your menorah, time is running out! Please comment here if you'd like to make a reservation. I will be making all the season's Biscottini al Pesto and Monte Bianco I can make the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, so don't miss out! Cut off for Belato, Cherry Cheddar Cinnamon, and Gouda Bene will follow soon thereafter!

My sweet-savory cheese cookies, your holiday table
10/23/2014

My sweet-savory cheese cookies, your holiday table

10/15/2014

Ciao d'Italia tutti! In between bites of pesto and focaccia and chasing around a newly walking toddler, I am in the process of setting up my interim kitchen in New Jersey and will hopefully be ready to roll a few weeks prior to Thanksgiving. Please reach out via private message, wall post, or e-mail if you're interested in placing holiday or plain old everyday orders. Or reach me by phone in November. Looking forward to hearing from you!!

We're a little late to share this news, but are so excited to have been among these fabulous companies! I'm trying to fi...
08/26/2014

We're a little late to share this news, but are so excited to have been among these fabulous companies! I'm trying to figure out a way to keep FaF a Texas-based company, even while my family bounces around:)

The finalists for the Quest for Texas Best are in! Check back with us on August 20 to find out who the Grand Prize winner is and what our next Primo Pick will be.

Trying to find some Belato cookies while I'm in Italia? Check out this great deal from The Chef Shelf (and check out oth...
07/09/2014

Trying to find some Belato cookies while I'm in Italia? Check out this great deal from The Chef Shelf (and check out other great North Texas products)!

Exciting news! For a limited time, all Fianco a Fianco dulce de leche lavender cookies are on sale! Simply use the promo code "Fianco" to enjoy $1 off. Go and get your cookies everyone!

Arrivederci for Now
05/09/2014

Arrivederci for Now

04/27/2014

The only excuses for not being at Open Streets on Magnolia today with Near Southside, Fort Worth: 1) You're my infant and you're home napping and can't make it back out since you're too small to ride on the back of Daddy's bike. 2) You don't live in the Metroplex.

03/31/2014

What a great weekend introducing so many North Texans to our cheese cookies! Be sure to come out to the Farmers Market at Botanical Research Institute of Texas on Saturday, April 5 from 8 to noon to bring some more home!

Hey Fort Worth: We're still here (for the time being) and out from hibernation! Please come join us on Saturday March 29...
03/19/2014

Hey Fort Worth: We're still here (for the time being) and out from hibernation! Please come join us on Saturday March 29 and Sunday March 30 for Sip + Savor at the Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival! Learn more: http://www.fortworthfoodandwinefestival.com/portfolio/sip-and-savor/

On Saturday and Sunday, guests will enjoy the ultimate culinary showcase with tastings provided by countless restaurants, chefs, and artisans. Enjoy local and international wine distributors and makers, a bevy of local and area brewers, and regional distillers as you enter a world devoted exclusiv...

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