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There is no Black Friday in Italy . . . but December 8th is special!
In Italy there is no Black Friday but as the Holiday Season begins on Dec 8th in Italy we're celebrating the season with a coupon code for one of our Best Seller's - Maletti Aged Balsamic Vinegar.

Pamela Marasco
Dec 7, 20251 min read


Meet Matt - A Heritage Organic Wheat That Captures the Perfect "al dente" Moment
Meet Matt, a heritage organic wheat that captures the perfect organic moment
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Nov 9, 20252 min read


Making the Dessert That Made Julia Child Cry
We're always encouraging our readers to recreate recipes they find interesting. Here's what happened when YouTube's Anti-Chef, Jamie Tracey, tired to make the dessert that made Julia Child cry.

Pamela Marasco
Oct 26, 20252 min read


In Italy Cooking is More than Just Following a Recipe
Go beyond the recipe with these best practices and recommendations on Italian cooking that will give you the right mind-set to properly cook many of your favorite Italian foods.

Pamela Marasco
Oct 19, 20256 min read


The Portly Porcini
Every fall the woodsy scent of the forest calls Italian mushrooms lovers to search for this flavorful fungus.

Pamela Marasco
Oct 10, 20254 min read


Balsamic Vinegar - The Ultimate Flavor Enhancer for Your Fall Favorites
Fall is a great time to use seasonal fruits and vegetables and vinegar can be a great way to complement these ingredients.

Pamela Marasco
Oct 6, 20252 min read


La Caponata - A Matter of Taste and Tradition
Enjoyed especially during the late summer or early fall when the main ingredients are fresh from the market or your garden.

Pamela Marasco
Sep 7, 20253 min read


Misticanza - A Simple Italian Salad of Mixed Greens
Colorful and nutritious tufts of baby lettuces and eye-appealing leafy greens and herbs casually combine to make a delicious Italian salad called a misticanza (mixed greens).

Pamela Marasco
Aug 24, 20253 min read


Celebrate Ferragosto
Tomorrow is the first day of August. The month of the year that Italians are ready to seriously celebrate summer.

Pamela Marasco
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Just Made the Most Delicious Bolognese Ragù . . . here's how.
Bolognese sauce is the Ragù of Bologna. Renown for its rich, hearty flavor and a specific set of ingredients and preparation methods that make it stand out. Here's how to make it right.

Pamela Marasco
Jul 16, 20254 min read


Disco and the Politics of Pasta alla Vodka
During the 1970's in Bologna in northern Italy political and culinary history were about to collide and combine with a new trend in Italian music influenced by club bands, songs and a spinning mirrored ball .

Pamela Marasco
Jun 22, 20253 min read


If Life Gives You Lemons, Trade Them for Olive Oil and Focaccia
Several secrets from casalinga (homestyle) bakers who consider focaccia to be the ultimate bread .

Pamela Marasco
Jun 20, 20257 min read


Breakfast Salads
Salads in Italy are usually served after the dinner but what about a salad for a nuovo Italiano breakfast.

Pamela Marasco
May 23, 20252 min read


In Pasta Form Follows Function or Not Every Pasta Goes with Every Sauce.
The best pasta dishes are a delicate balance between pasta and sauce and not every pasta goes with every sauce.

Pamela Marasco
May 17, 20254 min read


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


Earth Day Italia
Italy is a country with “un cuore verde”, a green heart. A country that measures its worth by preserving and protecting the land.

Pamela Marasco
Apr 22, 20253 min read


It’s Easter – hai fatto una frittata?
Every Easter brunch seems to include omelets with all kinds of creative and imaginative ingredients. Enter the frittata, the Italian version of the omelet.

Pamela Marasco
Apr 19, 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
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