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Growing up in southern Italy, I ate my share of ricotta. I have now traveled to much of Italy leading food and wine tours, and have…

We’re in the middle of Lent so I know many Italians and other Catholics celebrating the Easter season are enjoying lots of seafood on Fridays. I…

You can smell it well before you can see it. That oh so scrumptious smell of fish frying. Fritto misto di mare, or mixed fried fish, is a…

Chicken parm, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken, ziti and broccoli, oh my! These are the dishes you will often find on my table. I am a native…

As an Italian tour leader and travel designer, this past year has been difficult to say the least. I miss my native land, taking my travel…

Christmas is almost here which means it’s time for baking, baking and more baking! I bake every few days during the month of December because homemade…

Ideal for breakfast or as an after dinner treat, we’re officially heading towards panettone season. You’re unlikely to find any household in Italy during the month…

I love Italian canned tuna packed in olive oil. In fact, I love it so much, my pantry is never without at least 5 – 6…

My grandfather, Francesco, was a burly, strong man, both in physic and character. Having suffered throat cancer, he used a microphone-line contraption placed near his voice…