Recently, Di Bruno Bros. teamed up with the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board to promote the fantastic cheese that comes from America’s heartland. Our plush, fertile, prosperous heartland produces some of the finest dairy available, and, thus, award winning cheeses. With the help of the great folks at the WMMB and our own cheese experts, the [...]
At numerous times in our lives we find ourselves in a universally similar situation….its the 11th hour and we need a gift ASAP. Now you won’t be in that last minute bind because Di Bruno Bros. has electronig gift cards. These gift cards work exactly the same way our plastic cards do, but, these are [...]
What’s the best cut of beef ? How long do I cook it and at what temperature ? Should I grill it instead ? So many questions, with no one to ask….until now! Let me please introduce myself; my name is Chris Dougherty and I’m your Rittenhouse Neighborhood Butcher. There are so many long time [...]
This month, we’re celebrating cheeses from the lush fields of Wisconsin. In fact, some of the finest cheeses come from the master cheesemakers in that region and we’re proud to showcase these top-tier products. Below are some of the cheeses we’re featuring: - Roth Kase’s Grand Cru Gruyere Surchoix: this is magnificent aged cheese you [...]
As the buyer for both our non-perishables department and the produce department, I have the double pleasure of having access to some of the greatest ingredients in the world and amazing seasonal fruit and vegetables. As apples come into season in the fall, I’m cutting them up and dipping them in dulce de leche – [...]
In the throws of a hot summer day, we are all confronted with the same question. What is the best method for staying cool? Well if walking from one shop to the next in hopes of stealing a smidgeon of air conditioning is the best idea you have, read on!! Might I suggest an indulgent [...]
Mamma Mia What makes the perfect panini sandwich? For us at Di Bruno Bros, it is a few simple ingredients that make the best panini. Everyone loves a good sandwich and we are fortunate to have some of the best ingredients in the world to play with. We often have friendly battles on who can [...]
In March, Martha Stewart invited one of her favorite chef’s from New York City to make Fideos with Shrimp on her show. On Martha’s website they are certain to include sources for the ingredients they use on the show. One particular ingredient proved to be difficult to source as her staffers scoured the internet and [...]
For those that know me, they know that I am quite partial to sheep’s milk cheeses. In my last blog offering, I expressed my eternal love for a cheese called Moliterno, still to this day my favorite. However, there are quite a few other sheep’s milk cheeses that have caught my attention during my tenure [...]
One of the things that I love about working at Di Bruno Bros. is that I am constantly rediscovering products. I manage the “Non-Perishables” department and I am responsible for purchasing well over 1,700 items; this includes all of our oils and vinegars, plus our dried pastas, sauces, condiments and chocolates. While I can tell [...]