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Pamela Marasco

16 hours ago3 min read

Christmas! It's Not Over Yet

For Italians Christmas hasn’t quite reached its peak, in fact you might say it was just getting started.

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Pamela Marasco

3 days ago4 min read

Charred Prime Rib Roast for Christmas

A classic rib roast with an Italian twist using a rub made with an herbal salt from Master Italian Butcher Dario Cecchini.

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Pamela Marasco

Dec 164 min read

Holiday Balsamic

A favorite color we use again and again for Christmas is the deep rich color of balsamic vinegar.

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Seize the Moment. 2024 New Harvest Capezzana Extra Virgin Olive Oil Has Arrived

Pamela Marasco

Dec 52 min read

Seize the Moment. 2024 New Harvest Capezzana Extra Virgin Olive Oil Has Arrived

Seize the Moment. 2024 New Harvest Capezzana Extra Virgin Olive Oil has arrived just in time for Christmas.

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Pamela Marasco

Dec 42 min read

Woodcutter's Mushrooms

A Hunt and Gather culinary adventure for the Holidays.

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There is no Black Friday in Italy . . . but

Pamela Marasco

Nov 291 min read

There is no Black Friday in Italy . . . but

In Italy there is no Black Friday.

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Italian Ingredients Bring Out the Best in Brussel Sprouts

Pamela Marasco

Nov 262 min read

Italian Ingredients Bring Out the Best in Brussel Sprouts

Brussel sprouts tend to have a bad food reputation. But not in Italy.

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Pamela Marasco

Nov 252 min read

Pumpkin Panna Cotta

A light panna cotta prepared the day before is a twist of fate for an Italian inspired Thanksgiving dessert.

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Panettone - a protected food tradition and a symbol of hospitality and conviviality that celebrates this special season.

Pamela Marasco

Nov 151 min read

Panettone - a protected food tradition and a symbol of hospitality and conviviality that celebrates this special season.

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Pamela Marasco

Oct 84 min read

The Secret of Balsamic

After spending a few days at an acetaia in Reggio Emilia, my appreciation for a true artisan aceto balsamico continues to grown. In the...

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My Italian education on sourcing, cooking and eating Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Pamela Marasco

Sep 154 min read

My Italian education on sourcing, cooking and eating Bistecca alla Fiorentina

A bistecca alla Fiorentina aka the Tuscan T-Bone, is a rite of passage for the taste traveler in Italy.

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Pamela Marasco

Sep 152 min read

A Hot Dog in Italy

You might have one on the grill right now. America's favorite hand-held food - the hot dog. From campfires to backyard cookouts and...

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Pamela Marasco

Aug 304 min read

Summertime Love

If you love Italian food you love tomatoes and nothing is better than the pulpy flesh and flavor of a summer sun-ripened tomato.

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You simply can’t grab this from a supermarket shelf and be fully satisfied.

Pamela Marasco

Aug 74 min read

You simply can’t grab this from a supermarket shelf and be fully satisfied.

Homemade giardiniera is a flavorful, versatile condiment that far exceeds any jar you can grab off the supermarket .

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Pamela Marasco

Aug 51 min read

Summer Peaches and Burrata

This dish fits right in with an incredible combination of summertime flavors and a unique way to entertain at the grill.

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A Classic French Bistro Salad with a Special Italian Ingredient

Pamela Marasco

Jul 242 min read

A Classic French Bistro Salad with a Special Italian Ingredient

The world is gathering for the 2024 Paris Olympics. We’re celebrating with a classic French Bistro Salad with a special Italian ingredient.

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The Ultimate Prepper's Food Goes Italian

Pamela Marasco

Jul 195 min read

The Ultimate Prepper's Food Goes Italian

Sourcing and writing about artisan Italian food and the pivotal place food has at the tables of Italy, how am I to relate to SPAM?

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Celebrating Summer with a Mille Miglia Roadside Picnic

Pamela Marasco

Jul 102 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 294 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 292 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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