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Ciao amici,   Who doesn’t love a bowl of cherries? There’s an Italian saying, “Kisses are like cherries: one always leads to another” and...

Ciao Amici!  When cooking and eating pasta, I always do my best to uphold Italian traditions, such as pairing the correct pasta shape...

Ciao amici, I was in Japan last week enjoying the delicious cuisine. I’ve been there a few times and LOVE the food, but to be honest,...

Ciao amici,   History isn’t sure how chocolate first arrived in Italy, but we do know that since its first European record in the...

Ciao amici, Buon anno!  I hope everyone’s New Year is off to a good start.   While it’s cold and windy here in New York, one of the perks...

Ciao amici, Buone feste ! I hope everyone is staying warm and preparing some of your favorite meals on this Christmas Eve.   While I...

Ciao Amici!   Have you ever eaten a food while on vacation and thought – I’ll never have this at home? This is what I thought for a long...

Ciao amici! Spring is flying by, and fresh greens have already sprouted. Italy teaches us to enjoy produce at their peak season. Growing...

Ciao amici,   Buon autunno ! Today is the first day of Fall and I am so excited for the best part of the season, in my opinion, desserts!...

Carissimi amici,   I spent nearly every Christmas of my early adulthood in Italy. My best friend, Cristiano and his family warmly...

Ciao Amici, What does “finishing oil” make you think of? Perhaps the last step of lacquering wood or a hair product for healthy shine. ...

Carissimi amici, I spent nearly every Christmas of my early adulthood in Italy. My best friend, Cristiano and his family warmly welcomed...

Carissimi amici, Have you ever made pasta from scratch? It's been described as a labor of love, but with only 3 ingredients, at least it...

Carissimi Amici, Spring is my favorite time of year in Italy, not just for the fresh flowers and warm breezes, but also because it is in...

Carissimi amici, Fa caldo!! If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere these days, you’re likely to be sweltering in heat. Italians are...