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One of the oldest Italian pasta techniques Looking for a different kind of pasta comfort food this winter? Try Testaroli! Testaroli is a pancake-like pasta from the Lunigiana region (Northern Tuscany/Southern Liguria) and is one of the oldest pasta techniques dating as far back as the Etruscans and ancient Rome. It got it’s start as cucina povera, or cuisine of the poor, and is now a delicacy served at high end restaurants! I had this dish served with a pesto sauce for the fi

Italians love to make cookies for all types of occasions, especially at Christmas. Did you know that the Italian word for cookie is biscotti? In America we usually use that word for one type of cookie, which is actually called cantucci. More on that later with a recipe to add. For now, I'd like to give you my favorite holiday cookie recipe, the pizelle. I love this cookie because it's not too sweet and they are thin so you don't feel like you're eating a lot. They are great t

This is a rustic zucchini recipe perfect for summer when you have all that zucchini! It’s good for a side dish for a piece of fish, or a...

I was lucky enough to find myself at Villa Ardore in the heart of Tuscany over the holidays, and for my 50th birthday celebration! While...