I grew up on the Calabrian coast in Italy. While relatively unknown to US travelers, Calabria is breathtakingly beautiful, especially the seaside coast and the mountains….
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Tuscan Chestnut Cake / Castagnaccio Alla Toscana
What could be better than fall in Italy? I simply don’t know and it pains me dearly that I am not there right about now. It’s…
Amarone Risotto
If you read our previous story on winemaking in Italy, you know this period is very sacred for Italians. The sounds, colors and smells during this…
Veal Braciole in Red Sauce
I adore Sundays. Sundays are my favorite day of the week and have been ever since I was a child. I remember growing up in Italy,…
The Second Cookbook is Here!
2020 has been a rough year, can you relate? Well, something good, no great, came out of it for me! I’m super excited to announce the…
Italian Fried Green Tomatoes
Nothing says Italian quite like fried green tomatoes! Ok, I know, it will not shock you to know that fried green tomatoes aren’t at all an Italian…
Dark Chocolate Espresso Pudding
Lots of cooking and baking has been taking place in my kitchen lately. I’m working on a second cookbook (you can grab the 1st book here), so…
Italian Pear Cake
I just received far too many pears on my recent food delivery, and this being Easter week, I figured it was as good time as any…
Seasoned Roasted Potatoes with Breadcrumbs
We’re currently living during a period which we never expected. Many of us all over the world are being asked to stay home due to COVID-19,…