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The Purpose, Connection and Meaning of Artisan Food
Artisan food is the authentic food of the table.

Pamela Marasco
May 15, 20252 min read


The Perfect "al dente" Moment
Pasta in Italy is never overcooked because cooking pasta to the perfect "al dente" moment is not only the traditional way to eat pasta but brings pasta to the table at its very best while supporting its nutritional value.

Pamela Marasco
May 12, 20253 min read


Italian Food Trivia
Whether you’re a fan of Italian cuisine or just enjoy the challenge of triviosity, try your hand at these 6 food facts about the culinary and cultural history of Italian food beginning with this question.

Pamela Marasco
Apr 16, 20251 min read


Risen - Italian Easter Bread
Traditional breakfast breads are very popular in Italy especially at Easter. Breads that are risen with a golden, crusty exterior and a soft fluffy interior.

Pamela Marasco
Apr 14, 20253 min read


Lasagna Done Right
Three layers of pasta and enough besciamella to hold it all together.

Pamela Marasco
Apr 7, 20252 min read


In Italy Fish Fly on April 1st
In Italy April Fool's Day is called pesce d’aprile. Yes, pesce as in fish!

Pamela Marasco
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Dragoncello wafting through the air with the delightful dishes of Tuscany all without a fire-breathing dragon in sight.
Dragoncello wafting through the air with the delightful dishes of Tuscany all without a fire-breathing dragon in sight.

Pamela Marasco
Mar 30, 20253 min read


A Winemaker's Vinegar
A good wine vinegar begins with good wine.

Pamela Marasco
Mar 18, 20252 min read


Macaroniomics - The Economics of Pasta
Pasta pairs well with inflation. Food analysts are calling pasta the “least expensive center of the plate item you can have”.

Pamela Marasco
Mar 6, 20255 min read


Juliet's Cookies
In Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet and star-crossed lover's graffiti.

Pamela Marasco
Feb 13, 20252 min read


Vino for Valentine's Day - The Romance of Wine
The romance of wine is undeniable.

Pamela Marasco
Feb 6, 20257 min read


Savor the Winter Season from Italy's Südtirol
Italy's Südtirol, the Trentino Alto-Adige, crowns northern Italy right beneath Austria and a mere yodel away from Switzerland.

Pamela Marasco
Jan 23, 20255 min read


You Can Still Eat Pasta If You’re Diabetic. Just Remember Do It Like An Italian!
Having diabetes does not mean if you like pasta, you will now have to give it up. It does however mean that you should be choosier about it.

Pamela Marasco
Jan 13, 20254 min read


The Renaissance Version of Web MD
What is the best way to stay healthy?Citizens of the early Renaissance relied on the advice and recommendations of the Tacuinum Sanitatis.

Pamela Marasco
Jan 7, 20253 min read


Comments and Reviews
Happy New Year and thank you for interest and continued support of CosituttiMarketPlace in 2024.

Pamela Marasco
Jan 3, 20251 min read


Charred Prime Rib Roast for Christmas
A classic rib roast with an Italian twist using a rub made with an herbal salt from Master Italian Butcher Dario Cecchini.

Pamela Marasco
Dec 23, 20244 min read


Holiday Balsamic
A favorite color we use again and again for Christmas is the deep rich color of balsamic vinegar.

Pamela Marasco
Dec 16, 20244 min read


Seize the Moment. 2024 New Harvest Capezzana Extra Virgin Olive Oil Has Arrived
Seize the Moment. 2024 New Harvest Capezzana Extra Virgin Olive Oil has arrived just in time for Christmas.

Pamela Marasco
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Woodcutter's Mushrooms
A Hunt and Gather culinary adventure featuring mushrooms, a sustainable food source in many cultures throughout the winter.

Pamela Marasco
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Italian Ingredients Bring Out the Best in Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts tend to have a bad food reputation. But not in Italy.

Pamela Marasco
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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