If there is one thing I can’t resist it’s really good cheese. And mozzarella cheese is definitely at the top of my list. Not that dense plastic-tasting square lump or pre-shredded crap that you find at supermarkets. Blech. None of that…
italian food
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Fresh mozzarella cheese tastes simply delicious. Especially when it’s handmade in small batches in Italy. In fact, once you try fresh, there is just no turning back. Whether you use it in a Caprese salad, melt it on top of pizza or…
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One of the things I love most about authentic Italian food is the flavor of the good-quality ingredients and how just using a few you can create flavorful and uncomplicated dishes. Homemade pasta, with just a few ingredients can make…
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Bertolli, an Italian company that hails from Lucca, has been a name synonymous with Italian food and authentic Italian products since 1865. Best known for their quality olive oils and pasta sauces, (which I happily use) you may remember that…
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Being a foodie that loves her Italian cuisine, I have known about the concept of Cucina Povera for some time. You may also remember that the concept of Cucina Povera inspired me to make Italian recipes like this Chard and White…
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I spend the majority of my day on the Internet. And while sometimes that gives me a headache, eye strain and carpal tunnel, it also gives me constant exposure to content. I peruse so many things on other blogs, Facebook…
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Normally I would be the first one waxing poetic about why you should take a trip to Italy. That being said, I have come to the realization that Italy may not be for everyone {shocking, I know!}. This Travel Tip…
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I have prepared and shared a plethora of Italian pasta dishes in the last three-plus-years on this site. I have experimented with homemade gnocchi and gnudi before- but one thing that has alluded me was making fresh homemade pasta. Perhaps…
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One of the things I love so much about Italy is how Italians cook. They prepare dishes from seasonal foods while making use of everything they have. They don’t waste food and they have smart, creative ways to make use…