The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Holidays and Special Occasions 2nd edition

🕯️ How to Honor Loved Ones Through Italian Traditions

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copyright Art of Living, Prima Media, Inc./Maria Liberati As October fades into November, the air in the Italian countryside grows crisp, scented with woodsmoke and simmering broths. It’s a time…

The National Holiday of Leftovers or Santo Stefano

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  copyright 2010 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati And the week continues on as one long Festa..today is Santo Stefano ( Saint Stephen).. this day has been a national Holiday…

Roasted Parsley Potatoes & Gossip in the Piazza

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  It pays to listen to gossip and conversation in the town piazza at night..some more than others..from overheard conversations last night was a variety of talk about family riffs…

Tramezzini & My Days as a 'Gastronaut'

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I always think of myself as a 'gastronaut'- ( gastronomy + astronaut=gastronaut) someone that travels and explores through food..and I think there are many of you out there!  Sundays in…