This is an easy but impressive and colorful dish for a summer menu. “Primavera” means “spring” in Italian. So the name of the dish makes one think of warmer weather and gardens. The dish is more Italian American than Italian, … Continue reading
Among the many food-based celebrations Italy marks in June is National Olive Day. This might sound like a stretch for something so small to garner so much attention. However, when one considers that Italy produces nearly 470 thousand tons of … Continue reading
Know that even when you are in the kitchen, our Lord moves amidst the pots and pans. — St Teresa of Avila Ciao bello and bellas! I don’t know about you, but something that helps me take my mind … Continue reading
Learning to make pizza is a lot of fun, as my adorable and very Italian grand nieces, Lilliana and Francesca are discovering. Donning appropriately their new Roma sweatshirts recently purchased in Italia by Aunt Teresa and Uncle Dom, or Aunt … Continue reading
Only Italians could rustle up so much controversy about food especially when it comes to the origins of well-known pasta dishes. Growing up as an FBI, or full-blooded Italian, our families were filled with great cooks and amazing recipes handed … Continue reading