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The Secret of Balsamic
After spending a few days at an acetaia in Reggio Emilia, my appreciation for a true artisan aceto balsamico continues to grown. In the...

Pamela Marasco
Oct 8, 20244 min read


Using Dario Cecchini's Profumo del Chianti Herbal Salt Blend To Create an Olive Oil Bread Dip
With the right mix of seasonings and the best olive oil, follow your taste to make this cravable restaurant-style dip.

Pamela Marasco
Sep 27, 20241 min read


My Italian Education on Sourcing, Cooking and Eating Bistecca alla Fiorentina
A bistecca alla Fiorentina aka the Tuscan T-Bone, is a rite of passage for the taste traveler in Italy.

Pamela Marasco
Sep 15, 20244 min read


A Hot Dog in Italy
You might have one on the grill right now. America's favorite hand-held food - the hot dog. From campfires to backyard cookouts and...

Pamela Marasco
Sep 15, 20242 min read


Summertime Love
If you love Italian food you love tomatoes and nothing is better than the pulpy flesh and flavor of a summer sun-ripened tomato.

Pamela Marasco
Aug 30, 20244 min read


You Simply Can’t Grab This Off a Supermarket Shelf and Be Fully Satisfied
Homemade giardiniera is a flavorful, versatile condiment that far exceeds any jar you can grab off the supermarket .

Pamela Marasco
Aug 7, 20244 min read


Summer Peaches and Burrata
This dish fits right in with an incredible combination of summertime flavors and a unique way to entertain at the grill.

Pamela Marasco
Aug 5, 20241 min read


A Classic French Bistro Salad with a Special Italian Ingredient
The world is gathering for the 2024 Paris Olympics. We’re celebrating with a classic French Bistro Salad with a special Italian ingredient.

Pamela Marasco
Jul 24, 20242 min read


The Ultimate Prepper's Food Goes Italian
Sourcing and writing about artisan Italian food and the pivotal place food has at the tables of Italy, how am I to relate to SPAM?

Pamela Marasco
Jul 19, 20245 min read


Way Beyond Chocolate
Way beyond chocolate.

Pamela Marasco
Jul 16, 20241 min read


Celebrating Summer with a Mille Miglia Roadside Picnic
We're using some of our favorite spreads and condiments to make a summertime roadside picnic lunch inspired by the open roads of Italy.

Pamela Marasco
Jul 10, 20242 min read


Don't Miss It
Asparagus season lasts for approximately 100 days with most produce harvested in April and May ending mid-season in June. Don't miss it!

Pamela Marasco
May 29, 20244 min read


Romancing the Sauce
Almost everyone on the planet loves Italian food. If you’re like me nothing can compare to your grandmother’s pasta sauce. Whether you’re...

Pamela Marasco
Apr 29, 20242 min read


The G.O.A.T.
G.O.A.T. - exceptional, highly skilled in their chosen field, best in what they do Monograno Felicetti Pasta 🐐 According to Federico...

Pamela Marasco
Apr 24, 20241 min read


Why I Write About Italy
I’m a big fan of food writing. The backstory behind what, why and how food is eaten is both an interest and a passion. This may have to...

Pamela Marasco
Apr 22, 20243 min read


Eating Through Inflation -So how do you decide among your values, your budget, and your tastebuds?
In the world to come, a person will be asked to give an account for that which, being excellent to eat, she gazed at and did not eat....

Pamela Marasco
Apr 22, 20243 min read


Rarely Enjoyed Outside of Italy
Did you know? Only 40% of Italian extra virgin olive oil is exported. Due to the exclusive nature of nuovo oil, it is rarely enjoyed...

Pamela Marasco
Apr 5, 20244 min read


Colomba di Pasqua - An Opera of a Recipe
Colomba di Pasqua is a sweet, bread-like Italian Easter cake from Lombardy that dates back to the Middle Ages. Its origin has inspired...

Pamela Marasco
Mar 20, 20243 min read


Matrimonio Chicken - The Ultimate Romantic Meal
The true story behind the famous “Marry Me Chicken” recipe first published by Delish magazine in 2016 begins with the flavors of Italy.

Pamela Marasco
Feb 9, 20243 min read


Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
I It's cold and snowy in Indiana with storms in the South and blizzards in Buffalo but somewhere in the world it’s warm and sunny and...

Pamela Marasco
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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