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
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…
Five Hidden Gems in Italy Not to be Missed
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…
Gluten Free Ricciarelli
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…
Gluten Free Caprese Cake
In less than a month, we will be kicking off our back-to-back tours of the Amalfi Coast. As such, I found it fitting to share with…
It’s Panettone Season!
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…
Tuna Fritters
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…
Almond Amaretti
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…
Fried Calamari
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….