Intro If you have been following me for a bit, I’m going to assume that perhaps you have visited Italy at some point, or just eaten…
How to Order Gelato in Italy
How to order gelato in Italy? Really? Do we really need a blog post on how to order gelato in Italy? How hard can it be?…
Your Guide to Visiting Eastern Sicily
I have always had a particular fondness for Eastern Sicily, and Sicily in general. Of all the Italian regions, Sicily seems the most authentic there is….
Italian Superstitions
“Non e vero, ma ci credo! It’s not true, but I believe it!“ Growing up in a southern Italian family, I learned about Italian superstitions and…
Pantesca Salad
Pantesca salad is a traditional recipe from the island of Pantelleria, a wonderful place, full of naturalistic and gastronomic treasures. Colorful and fresh, this dish is…
Italian Tomato and Cucumber Salad
I am a bit of a tomato snob. It comes from having grown up in Calabria, where the bounty of tomatoes is unimaginable. I always tell people…
Orange and Fennel Salad
Kissed by the sun year-round, Sicily is famous for its oranges and other citrus fruits; in fact, it’s the region where most Italian citrus fruits are…
Panzanella Salad
The Panzanella salad is a unique dish typical of Tuscan cuisine and central Italy, think Umbria, Lazio and Le Marche. It is a cold salad made…
Caprese Salad
Originating from the island of Capri, caprese salad is a wonderful example of how just a few high-quality ingredients can create something magical. Believed to be…