Articles
This section archives every article published on our site – from the resourceful guides found in In The Kitchen to the enchanting insights from our featured, Italian food writers. Italian cuisine is our passion and we’re ready to pass it on to you.
Pasta 101: Cooking Perfect Pasta Every Time
Cooking pasta is as easy as boiling water, but cooking pasta correctly is about paying attention to detail. You can help your pasta dish be its best by knowing a few of the how’s and why’s of cooking the pasta.
Eating Healthy Doesn’t Just Mean Fruits and Veggies
How CSA can change not only the way you eat, but also the way you think about your food.
Andar a Cicheti - A Venetian Tradition
In Venice, the custom called andar a cicheti, or stopping by the bàcaro for a glass of food or wine and some small bites of a delicious appetizer, is considered essential to life and well-being. Venice has long-been a culinary capital, and cicheti demonstrates the variety and quality of food for which the city is known. From simple stuffed...
A Tavola - At the Table
Much of Italian life revolves around the family dinner table. Piergeorgio, our guide to food-life in Italy, grew up in Venice in the 1960's. In this brief memoir, he recounts the feast day meals his family celebrated, as well as family dinners, when times were lean. From Italian table etiquette to the typical dishes that filled the family...
Get the Scoop on Olives: A Healthy Indulgence
Olives are a cornerstone of the famously-healthy Mediterranean diet. A wholesome fruit rich in antioxidents, the olive contains the "good fat" that reduces your risk of heart disease. Because they come in many varieties, there is an olive for everyone in the family. Learn why you should make them a regular part of your family's...
Bruschetta and Crostini
Bruschetta and crostini are both bread preparations used in antipasti - but what is the difference? We explain the different kinds of bread used for bruschetta and crostini, and the various toppings likely matched up with each. Our recipe ideas will inspire you to expand your appetizer repertoire to include these perfect partners for extra...
Vinegar from the Gods
A culinary treasure, balsamic vinegar's production is as complex and elaborate as it's flavor.
Riso e risotto
We take a close look at how perfect Risotto is achieved and how it came to be not just a northern Italian dish, but a staple in Italian cuisine.
Bruschetta: Story of a Slice of Bread
It began with a simple slice of bread rubbed with olive oil and transformed into countless recipes and worldwide popularity. What makes bruschetta so special?
