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Do you love the Bacio Perugina chocolates as much as I do? It is my all-time favorite Italian chocolate! The flavor of dark chocolate, paired together with my…

Hearty, quick, and nutritious, polenta is a wonderful fall dish that is heartwarming as it is comforting. Enjoyed throughout Italy, but a main staple in Northern…

Sunday means one thing in an Italian household: food and family, and lots of both. Growing up in southern Italy, Sunday meant Mass, followed by a…

If there is one dish that takes mere minutes to prepare, is ideal for week-night dinners, but worthy of guests, and is adored by adults and…

It’s that time of year! Is your garden bursting at the seams with fresh produce, like eggplants? Or perhaps, you’re like me, and your garden isn’t…

Sweet or savory, soft or crispy, sugared, or with black pepper or anise seeds, taralli are an institution in itself in southern Italy and just about every household…

Has this been a particularly hot summer, or is it just me? Raise your hand if you want to keep cooking behind a hot stove to…

It’s tomato season! Is your garden overflowing with tomatoes? When you’ve had all the tomato salad you can handle, and are looking for an alternative, stuffing…

Looking for an alternative side dish to your summer BBQ? While summer is abundant in great veggies, sometimes you’ve just had your fill of eggplants and…