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One day I hope to go to Italy, try authentic Italian food and see the sights. For now, I will have to take Italy home with some new cookbooks! I am thrilled to see a mix of modern and traditional Italian fare in these new cookbooks. (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if ...
When we think of Italian cooking, it’s mostly mainstream cooking we’re envisioning. This means a lot of American-Italian dishes like pizza, pasta, ciabatta bread, espresso, etc. This is different from authentic Italian cooking, which tends to follow the seasons and fresh ingredients. Each region of Italy has something notable to offer and has their own specialties. Puglia is known for ...
Many of us are guilty of thinking of the Colosseum or the Sistine Chapel when thinking of Rome. Rome is rich with history, so it’s easy to get caught up in all the tourist traps. Why is this important to cookbooks? Well, food is an introduction to culture. Ancient recipes and customs can get lost by more streamlined meals. While ...