Growing up in Southern Italy, my mother, who had been raised in the U.S. years prior, often told my sister and me stories about Thanksgiving. “There’s always…

It’s that time of year, the time where pumpkin is everywhere, and not just in the kitchen. It’s pumpkin-scented hand soap, pumpkin-scented candles, pumpkin-scented hand lotion….

Guest Blog Post by: Michelle Lawton Just in time for the holidays, after over 20 years immersed in the specialty food and wine world as a…

While growing up in Italy, we would often drive by a plot of land about 20 minutes from our home. “We used to own this land,” my…

Guest Blog Post by: Tamara Miller, PsyD The opportunity to take a magical trip abroad to a country like Italy conjures up wondrous images. Breathtaking landscapes, mouth-watering delicacies,…

Fall is here, and chilly nights are almost a given during this time. What’s better than a warm and comforting soup on a cold night? Almost…

When it comes to food and cooking, fall and winter are definitely my favorite seasons. You’re more likely to find me in the kitchen during the…

Ever wonder about the olive oil production and how olive oil is made? Extra virgin olive oil is a staple in my kitchen. Aside from baking,…

Baking season is upon us, or at least the cooler weather is, so don’t be too surprised to see more baking and oven recipes in the…