A few years ago, I discovered frozen artichoke hearts, and I can say, my cooking life has never been the same! I love these things and…

As the daughter of a greengrocer, I have to admit, I pretty much love all vegetables. I grew up eating all sorts of fresh fruits and…

There are items in my fridge and freezer that are always there. And when I run out, chances are I have the same items in my…

If you were to ask me what my favorite food is, like absolute favorite, that I could eat all day and every day of my life, my…

I fell in love with Veneto many, many years ago and it surprises many people that it’s perhaps my favorite Italian region. Veneto is a bit of a…

Some of the fondest memories of my upbringing in southern Italy revolve around food, specifically, around mom’s baking. As a stay-at-home mom, her favorite pastime was baking, and…

Summers in Southern Italy are magical for many reasons. One of which, of course, is the food! The bounty of summer produce is second to none. The…

Meatless Monday anyone? Or perhaps it’s Friday and whether it’s Lent or not, perhaps you grew up eating meatless on Fridays.   Whatever the case may be, we all…

Light and airy, castagnole di ricotta, or ricotta donuts, are an indulgent treat typically enjoyed in Italy during the season of Carnival, which is kicking off this week-end…