The idea for our Olio do Panne stems from a medieval tradition. Italian woman would send their husbands to work with a loaf of fresh baked bread and a small flask of herbed olive oil for dipping as their noontime meal. It was a fresh, flavorful, and practical way to feed the men while away from home. Today we use our popular Olio do Panne spice for a wide array of recipes. One of our favorites is our Venetian inspired Rice Salad which we first enjoyed during a picnic on the Venice Lido. Our hostess assured us it was a typical dish of her family, long time residents of the Cannaregio neighborhood. We enjoyed it so much we took the recipe home as a souvenir.