It’s sauce – not gravy! When I think of Italian food, I think of a beautiful Marinara sauce over my favorite spaghetti with a sprinkle of fresh cheese whether it be Pecorino or Parmigiano Reggiano. Add a nice loaf of …
Cacio e Pepe: An Easy Roman Pasta Dish
Cacio e Pepe I always thought Cacio e Pepe was made with cream. Little did I know it’s the cheese mixed with the pasta water that creates the smooth cheesy sauce all by itself! Gary and I took a pasta …
Facts About Pasta You Probably Didn’t Know
Facts about pasta: you don’t have to be Italian to know about pasta. But, do you know how many types and styles of pasta there are in Italy? In the typical American grocery store, you would probably find 14 types/styles …
How to Make Silician Chocolate di Modica
Who doesn’t love chocolate? It’s a well-known treat made all over the world using various methods and techniques. But were you aware that in Modica, Sicily it takes on a whole new meaning? You may wonder what is the correlation …
How to Keep Italian Traditions Alive | Evening with Friends
Italian Traditions Italian traditions are deep-rooted in the culture of its people. Passed on by generation after generation, various traditions are sacred. Perhaps each generation makes a few changes – perhaps improvements but the basic tradition usually stands in tack. …
iL Mercato | Popular Gigantic Market | Florence, Italy
We walked past il Mercato several times on our first trip to Florence and never did find it! Even though the building is huge – perhaps a football field in length, it is hidden by the street vendors of San …
A Hugo Spritz | How is it Made?
Hugo Spritz The first time I had a Hugo Spritz (pronounced ‘Ugo’ by Italians) was when Gary and I were sitting in Piazza della Repubblica in Foligno. It was in July 2019 and the day was beautiful. When we …
Parmigiano Reggiano & Prosciutto Tours in Parma
Parma, Italy When staying in Parma, Italy for 90 days back in 2016, we were fortunate enough to find a wonderful private tour that included a visit to two traditional producers of Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham. Our tour guide, Giulia …
Fresh Pasta | Easy to Make Homemade
Fresh pasta is easier to make than most people think. This is an easy recipe and can be used for many different types of pasta. You can freeze the dough ball itself or freeze the bundles of cut pasta in …
Making Pasta with Grandchildren | Awesome Day
Making Pasta – Fresh! During a quiet Sunday, Gary and I decided to teach our two grandchildren the art of making pasta. We have a total of nine grandchildren, but these two are lucky (giggling) that we are staying with …
Spello Restaurant Recommendation
Here is a Spello restaurant recommendation to enjoy for lunch or dinner while visiting the beautiful town of Spello, Umbria, Italy. We visit the restaurants we list on this blog as often as we can to make sure the quality …
We Experienced the Best Pizza in the World | Naples
Best Pizza in Naples, Italy In June, Gary and I were able to experience two of the oldest and best pizza places in Naples! I had heard about pizza in Naples but could all the hype be true? When I …