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Salumeria: A triumph of gastronomical proportions

Salumeria: the Italian term that refers to that vast, mouthwatering array of air-cured, preserved, and, in some cases, cooked meat.

Tiramisu: A Cause for Celebration

An exploration of Italy’s most popular dessert.

Stracciatella: The shredded soup

Stracciatella is a classic of Italian comfort food.

Homemade Canned Tomatoes: Passata

The pleasure of eating tomatoes from your own garden all year-round requires the delightfully messy and fun operation called passata, canning cooked pureed tomatoes.

Tomatoes, from fresh to concentrate: helpful tips and suggestions

When, Why and How to Use Canned vs. Fresh Tomatoes

Beautiful, Bountiful Fresh Figs

Figs: sweet and exotic. For a really special summer dinner, here are some suggestions for how you can make an entire meal from start to finish with figs...

Gelato

In Italy, gelato has always been considered a food - a natural, nutritious food, not just an indulgence or guilty pleasure.

Spiedini and other grilled delicacies, Italian-style

If you’re looking for something a little different when planning your next cookout, you might want to try it Italian-style.

Summer in Italy: Think “leggero”—Light!

Leggero (light) or restare leggeri (staying light) is the Italian credo in the summer—fresh, light, colorful and simple foods are what everyone craves on hot days.