Summer Beef Stew: The Season That Taught Me Patience
A slow-cooked summer beef stew made with white wine and soffritto, finished with lemon gremolata — ideal for warm-weather entertaining or a relaxed Sunday lunch.
Puglia’s Orecchiette: A Pasta Shaped by Thumb and History
Discover the story of orecchiette, the iconic pasta from Puglia. Learn how tradition, wheat, and regional pride continue to shape this beloved dish today.
Italian Cured Meats: Guanciale, Pancetta, Speck, Lard, and How to Use Them
Explore Italy’s iconic cured meats — guanciale, pancetta, speck, and lardo — and meet the artisans keeping ancient pork traditions alive.
Foodie day trip to Mantova — A Day of Shade, Sbrisolona, and Salame
A summer day under Mantova’s porticoes reveals iconic torta, artisan salame, and the quiet joy of returning home full—of food and feeling.
The Deep Heart of Italian Hard Cheeses
A journey through flavor, craft, and centuries of tradition There’s a kind of reverence that settles in the air when you cut into a wedge...
Swordfish Involtini: A Sicilian Delight
This swordfish recipe captures the soul of coastal Sicily — rolled fillets filled with lemon, raisins, pine nuts and, most importantly, tradition.
