The Strega Award
The Strega Prize is considered to be Italy's most prestigious literary prize. Here's how it all came about.
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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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Pamela Marasco
Sep 154 min read
My Italian education on sourcing, cooking and eating Bistecca alla FiorentinaÂ
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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Pamela Marasco
Aug 74 min read
You simply canât 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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Pamela Marasco
Jul 242 min read
A Classic French Bistro Salad with a Special Italian IngredientÂ
The world is gathering for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Weâre celebrating with a classic French Bistro Salad with a special Italian ingredient.
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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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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
May 22 min read
The Importance of a Good Filter When Making Coffee
Donât sabotage a good cup of coffee with a bad filter.
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Pamela Marasco
Apr 292 min read
Romancing the Sauce
Almost everyone on the planet loves Italian food. If youâre like me nothing can compare to your grandmotherâs pasta sauce. Whether youâre...
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Pamela Marasco
Apr 241 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 đ According to Federico...
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Pamela Marasco
Apr 223 min read
Why I Write About Italy
Iâm a big fan of food writing. The backstory behind what, why and how food is eaten is both an interest and a passion. This may have to...
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Pamela Marasco
Apr 223 min read
Eating Through Inflation -So how do you decide among your values, your budget, and your tastebuds?
In the world to come, a person will be asked to give an account for that which, being excellent to eat, she gazed at and did not eat....
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Pamela Marasco
Apr 216 min read
I Like Crepes
I love crepes! Iâve 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 54 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 203 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 103 min read
Vino for Valentine's Day
Food is our love language and over the years we've shared a number of menus for Valentine's Day. Chances are you have a favorite meal to...
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