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Our Gifting Philosophy
In Italy gifts are a way of strengthening relationships and are carefully considered.
Pamela Marasco
Dec 20, 20242 min read
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CosituttiMarketPlace 2024 Holiday Look Book
Our 2024 Holiday Collection encourages you to enjoy generational traditions, celebrations and gift giving .
Pamela Marasco
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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Holiday Balsamic
A favorite color we use again and again for Christmas is the deep rich color of balsamic vinegar.
Pamela Marasco
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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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.
Pamela Marasco
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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Woodcutter's Mushrooms
A Hunt and Gather culinary adventure featuring mushrooms, a sustainable food source in many cultures throughout the winter.
Pamela Marasco
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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There is no Black Friday in Italy . . . but
In Italy there is no Black Friday.
Pamela Marasco
Nov 29, 20241 min read
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A Culinary Thank You
Open for a small culinary thank you.
Pamela Marasco
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Italian Ingredients Bring Out the Best in Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts tend to have a bad food reputation. But not in Italy.
Pamela Marasco
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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Pumpkin Panna Cotta
A light panna cotta prepared the day before is a twist of fate for an Italian inspired Thanksgiving dessert.
Pamela Marasco
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Panettone - a symbol of hospitality and conviviality that celebrates this special season.
Panettone - a protected food tradition and a symbol of hospitality and conviviality that celebrates this special season.
Pamela Marasco
Nov 15, 20241 min read
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The Strega Award
The Strega Prize is considered to be Italy's most prestigious literary prize. Here's how it all came about.
Pamela Marasco
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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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...
Pamela Marasco
Oct 8, 20244 min read
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Using Dario Cecchini's Profumo del Chianti Herbal Salt Blend To Create an Olive Oil Bread Dip
With the right mix of seasonings and the best olive oil, follow your taste to make this cravable restaurant-style dip.
Pamela Marasco
Sep 27, 20241 min read
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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.
Pamela Marasco
Sep 15, 20244 min read
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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...
Pamela Marasco
Sep 15, 20242 min read
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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.
Pamela Marasco
Aug 30, 20244 min read
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You Simply Can’t Grab This Off 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 .
Pamela Marasco
Aug 7, 20244 min read
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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.
Pamela Marasco
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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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.
Pamela Marasco
Jul 24, 20242 min read
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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?
Pamela Marasco
Jul 19, 20245 min read
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