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Pamela Marasco
Jul 10, 20242 min read
Celebrating Summer with a Mille Miglia Roadside Picnic
We're using some of our favorite spreads and condiments to make a summertime roadside picnic lunch inspired by the open roads of Italy.
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Pamela Marasco
May 29, 20244 min read
Don't Miss It
Asparagus season lasts for approximately 100 days with most produce harvested in April and May ending mid-season in June. Don't miss it!
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Pamela Marasco
Apr 29, 20242 min read
Romancing the Sauce
Almost everyone on the planet loves Italian food. If you’re like me nothing can compare to your grandmother’s pasta sauce. Whether you’re...
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Pamela Marasco
Apr 24, 20241 min read
The G.O.A.T.
G.O.A.T. - exceptional, highly skilled in their chosen field, best in what they do Monograno Felicetti Pasta 🐐 According to Federico...
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Pamela Marasco
Apr 21, 20246 min read
I Like Crepes
I love crepes! I’ve been making them since I was 7 or 8 years old and today I want to share the joy of making crepes with you. Because...
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Pamela Marasco
Apr 5, 20244 min read
Rarely Enjoyed Outside of Italy
Did you know? Only 40% of Italian extra virgin olive oil is exported. Due to the exclusive nature of nuovo oil, it is rarely enjoyed...
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Pamela Marasco
Mar 20, 20243 min read
Colomba di Pasqua - An Opera of a Recipe
Colomba di Pasqua is a sweet, bread-like Italian Easter cake from Lombardy that dates back to the Middle Ages. Its origin has inspired...
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Pamela Marasco
Feb 9, 20243 min read
Matrimonio Chicken - The Ultimate Romantic Meal
The true story behind the famous “Marry Me Chicken” recipe first published by Delish magazine in 2016 begins with the flavors of Italy.
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Pamela Marasco
Jan 4, 20243 min read
Roman Pasta
Relive your travels to Rome with pasta all' amatriciana, a traditional Italian pasta made with guanciale (cured pork cheek), pecorino...
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Pamela Marasco
Dec 9, 20231 min read
Lasagna Done Right
Lasagna is a traditional Italian Christmas dish. A prelude to the second part of the Christmas Day meal that is meant to be celebrated...
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Pamela Marasco
Oct 6, 20233 min read
Apples, Autumn and Sage
Sage is one of the most favored herbs in the Italian kitchen. The Italian word for sage, salvia, comes from the Latin word salvere,...
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Pamela Marasco
Oct 2, 20233 min read
Fall Into Italy with a Bowl of Penne Ritorte with Veal Bolognese and Butternut Squash
When the seasons change and the fall harvest begins no meal is more perfect than a bowl of pasta. Versatile, healthy and satisfying,...
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Pamela Marasco
Sep 30, 20232 min read
A Whole 30 Balsamic Vinegar Dressing
This dressing has been described as a “go-to, back-pocket balsamic vinaigrette” that’s perfect on all types of salads; spinach, arugula,...
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Pamela Marasco
Sep 19, 20234 min read
Buying Balsamic
Over the centuries the legend and demand for balsamic vinegar has grown. Everyone wanted a taste of the Ducal balsamico of Renaissance...
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Pamela Marasco
Sep 16, 20234 min read
Kids - Time For A Well-Deserved Snack
School is back in season and that means it’s time for a snack for hard working students who need a little something that bridges the gap...
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Pamela Marasco
Sep 1, 20231 min read
Morello Cherry Jam Tart Squares
3 cups flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes 3 large egg yolks...
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Pamela Marasco
Aug 11, 20232 min read
Sardinian Fennel - A Blue Zone Herb
Fennel is a staple food in the Blue Zone regions of Sardinia, Italy, Greece and Ikaria, a tiny Greek island in the Aegean Sea. Today,...
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Pamela Marasco
Aug 11, 20233 min read
Celebrate Ferragosto
It's August. The month of the year that Italians are ready to seriously celebrate summer. Ferragosto refers to both the public holiday on...
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Pamela Marasco
Aug 8, 20231 min read
East Meets West with Balsamic Za’atar Vinaigrette
Za’atar is a spice blend originating in the Middle East that includes hyssop, sumac, sesame seeds and salt. Not typical herbs and spices...
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Pamela Marasco
Jul 31, 20235 min read
Variations on Tucci - Zucchini Pasta and Bolognese Ragù
This season I entrusted my first baby zucchini to a recipe from Stanley Tucci. This is a big deal for me as every year I have made our...
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