One of Summer’s star vegetables is the eggplant! A few weeks ago, while visiting my adopted Sicilian family, I had the privilege of learning how to make this delicious stuffed…
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Italian summer: a time where Italians escape the heat of the city and head to the sea or mountains for its cooler air! A season change also means we get…
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Sicilian Pesto Recipe – Pesto alla Trapanese
Pesto. Best eaten in Summer….Winter, Fall, and Spring (I wish it was a year round dish)! There’s something about the fresh, grassy, nutty, flavor that Pesto gives that it remains…
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With so many TV shows nowadays like Adam Richman’s Man vs. Food and Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods, it would seem that wacky cuisine was a trend that arrived in the 21st…
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Italy, though a country with centuries worth of history, did not become a united country until 1861. Before that time, the regions of Italy were basically existing as independent city-states.…
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The Roman Maritozzo: A “Sweet” Roman Tradition
The Maritozzo is a typical sweet bun of the Lazio region, specifically from Rome. It’s a delicious dough based delight that has been enjoyed by Romans both young and old for…
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Culture & FoodPlaces to Eat in RomeRome Food BlogTraditional Italian food
Fettuccine Alfredo: Authentic Italian Dish or Not?
Say Fettuccine Alfredo to American people and what comes to their minds is, “the epitome of Italian cuisine; the ultimate Italian dish.” Say “fettuccine Alfredo” to the average Italian person…
A Spritz, as synonymous with Italy as red, white and blue are with America. It’s only been a few years that this light, refreshing aperitif drink has become a nationwide…
Here’s a handy Food Map of Italy so that you don’t get lost in the infinite amount of culinary culture of the Bel Paese. Start your journey by clicking on one of…
Cacio e pepe is a perfectly simplistic and classic Roman pasta dish. The 4 ingredients are just cheese, pasta, pepper, and salt. Like any traditional Italian dish, the basic ingredients…
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