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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


And Now for Something Completely Different
You think you know Italy. You’ve traveled to Rome, Venice and Florence. You’ve been to Siena, Cinque Terre, the Amalfi coast, Como and...

Pamela Marasco
Apr 5, 20212 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


Italian Food Certifications
In Italy, various food designations such as (DOP), Denominazione di Origine Protetta and (IGP) designation Indicazione Geografica...
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Mar 23, 20212 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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