The Octave of Christmas, beginning on Christmas Day and continuing until January 1, is unique in the number of consecutive feast days...

Our Christmas holiday begins with a version of a classic sgroppino, a highly slushy drink made with sorbetto and prosecco that I first...

Relax, you've got plenty of time. Christmas in Italy means a season of celebrations and not just celebrating one particular day. If you...

Our style team at CosituttiMarketPlace has wrapped a lot of gift boxes over the years and this holiday season we’ve been asked to share a...

For me wearing an apron while cooking led to a personal transformation in the kitchen. Taking a moment to put on an apron I pause and...

Fall is one of the best times to travel to Italy. The brisk autumn air, the colors of the changing seasons and the bounty of the fields.

Most of us are used to having our cake and ice cream served as a big slice of cake topped with a scoop of ice cream. In the village of...

The portly porcini is indisputably the King of Italian mushrooms. The essence of autumn in Italy is distilled in its earthy character....

Although the weather is still hot, fall is just around the corner and today we're welcoming the highlight of our summer garden. As much...

An authentic bolognese is a product of Bologna, the Bread Basket of Italy. A city especially blessed with cooks whose resumes date back...

With gardens in full bloom right now, your basil plant is begging to be used and we can think of no better way to make use of it than in...

According to Dan Buettner, who has been exploring the secrets of longevity for National Geographic in a continuing study known as Blue...

Olive oil is ideal for frying. In proper temperature conditions, without over-heating, it undergoes no substantial structural change and...

Pickled foods fermented in a salty solution are an excellent source of probiotics. These “good” bacteria help support a healthy gut and...

Versatile and creamy, Italian borlotti beans are widely used in Italy to make classic Italian dishes such as Pasta e Fagioli and...

A key ingredient common to all Italian pasta dishes is l’acqua di cottura, the residual water that was used to boil the pasta.

Nigella uses parmesan but I prefer pecorino. I've been captivated by the charm of pecorino ever since my trip to Pienza, an ancient...

Want to master il fuoco vivo - the life of the Italian fire? This ingredient always gives an extra kick and wow factor to just about any...

Harvesting… or pruning aromatic herbs is essential to ensure the healthy development of the plant. It will allow the plant to grow...

Young peas are coming into season and they are the ideal ingredients for making a spring time risotto. There are a few Nonna approved...