Is a trip to Italy in the cards for you soon? I know it is for a lot of people, especially after a few years on…
The Feast of St. Joseph
We’re in the middle of March and for Italians, March means a few things. We’re in Lent, so chances are, Catholics have Easter on their minds. But…
St. Joseph’s Day Pasta
Eaten year-round, but especially on March 19th, the day Italy celebrates the feast day of St. Joseph, St. Joseph’s Day pasta calls for just a few…
Bucatini all’Amatriciana
Someone recently called me a “carbavore.” Not a carnivore but a carbavaore, because I could easily live a happy life on nothing but carbs. Give me pasta, pizza,…
My Favorite Italian UNESCO Sites
Did you know that Italy is home to the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites? Italy holds claim 58 UNESCO sites to be exact, with…
A Visitor’s Guide to Bologna
Bologna the learned, Bologna the fat, Bologna the red! Perhaps you have heard of the city. Perhaps you’ve asked yourself: Is Bologna worth visiting? The capital…
Food Items To Bring Back from Italy
So you just signed up for an amazing Italian culinary adventure? Congratulations! You’re about to have the time of your life! You’re already daydreaming of all…
Fig Jam and Walnut Crostata
Despite being a very summery fruit, to me, nothing says fall and the holidays like a dessert containing fig jam. I use this jam a lot…
Glazed Pumpkin Ricotta Cookies
Ricotta Pumpkin Cookies Yields about 35 – 40 cookies Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground…