The Gift of Christmas Truffles
Since last Friday, I have been laboring over my gift to my family, consisting of my parents, brother, grandparents, and aunts. Every year, we all give each other one small, […]
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Winter in the Vineyards of Piemonte
Christmas is coming up, and what better way to celebrate the holidays than to relax, and be thankful for the small pleasures of life. One of the best parts about […]
Nonna Italia’s Marmalade
My sweet grandmother, who currently lives near Venice with a large portion of my Italian family, is probably the best cook in the world. Nonna Italia (yes, Italia is her name) is […]
Spinach Frittata with Parmigiano Reggiano
Trying different types of cheeses can be one of the largest joys of life. But whenever I try a new formaggio, whether it be a soft brie from France, or […]
Sautéed Broccolini
My favorite vegetable. Broccolini are a longer, skinnier version of broccoli, with more character. It has a more exciting flavor than the broccoli. They can be steamed in a pot, […]
Chocolate-Chip Cookie Dough Gelato
Nothing is more pleasurable than making your own gelato(I would never use the word ice cream, obviously). Now that I am back in Virginia for who knows how long, I […]