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Pasta for a Princess
In the Court of the Bentivoglio Christoforo Zafirano was regarded as a maestro, a master of l'arte della cucina (the art of the kitchen)...
Pamela Marasco
Jun 27, 20212 min read
Il Fuoco Vivo - The Life of Italian Fire
Although Italians did not invent the grill they certainly are among the cultures of the world that have perfected its use. The life of...
Pamela Marasco
Jun 25, 20212 min read
A Little Bit Different, A Little More Awesome - An Italian Strawberry Tortina
An Italian inspired strawberry cupcake (tortina) made with aged balsamic vinegar that is just a little bit different and a little bit...
Pamela Marasco
Jun 16, 20213 min read
Pistacchio Gelato with Olive Oil and Fleur de Sel
The following recipe is from our friends at Manicaretti made with new harvest oil from Tenuta di Capezzana in Camignano NW of Florence....
Pamela Marasco
Jun 12, 20211 min read
Picnic Panini - A Slice of “la dolce vita”
A picnic in the Italian countryside in your classic Fiat 500 or ______. Just fill in the blank and your picnic basket with . . .
Pamela Marasco
Jun 7, 20212 min read
The Real Pasta Primavera
I'm writing to clear up a misconception and to debunk the myth of a well known pasta dish associated with this time of the year, Pasta...
Pamela Marasco
May 29, 20212 min read
Backstreet Boy in Siena
Olives are a significant part of what we do at CosituttiMarketPlace. Our end of the year offering of New Harvest oils are the high point...
Pamela Marasco
May 11, 20212 min read
An Italian Soffritto – A Prelude to Cooking
The point of departure for many Italian recipes is a soffritto, a fine chopping of fragrant herbs and earthy vegetables sautéed in a...
Pamela Marasco
May 2, 20212 min read
Udderly Italian
A chapter post from our book Udderly Italian: A Culinary and Cultural Taste of Regional Italian Cheese Available on Amazon. ITALIAN...
Pamela Marasco
Apr 23, 20211 min read
7 Ways CosituttiMarketPlace Goes to Extremes to Make You Cook Good
Over the years we’ve realized that some of our clients, customers and even some friends only have a vague notion of how we do what we do....
Pamela Marasco
Apr 20, 20213 min read
Italian Charcuterie
Although charcuterie (shaar·koo·tr·ee) is a French word, the practice of eating cured meats dates back to ancient Rome. Now a popular...
Pamela Marasco
Apr 17, 20212 min read
If Eden Had a Taste
In the distant past it was a common belief that East of Asia Eden could be found. Countless merchant ships relentlessly searched for a...
Pamela Marasco
Apr 9, 20211 min read
Our New Book - Coming Soon
In our new book two of Italy’s most iconic ingredients, rosemary and red wine, take center stage to connect the culinary and cultural...
Pamela Marasco
Apr 7, 20211 min read
Ligurian Basil Pesto, Potato and Green Bean Pasta
1 lb Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into medium cubes 1 lb green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise 1 lb La Bella Angiolina Trofiette...
Pamela Marasco
Apr 5, 20211 min read
Spaghetti Specs
Arguably the most popular pasta shape in the world, spaghetti are the strands against which all other pasta is measured. Pasta purists...
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Mar 16, 20211 min read
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