There’s no Christmas like an Italian Christmas! Sure, I may be a little biased, but il Natale (Christmas) is an exciting occasion to cook some well-loved family recipes and dine with friends and family. I’m delighted to share some of our most cherished Christmas traditions with you. Tortellini Bologna is no doubt synonymous Read more…
As I discussed in my last post, Italy is a magical place during the Christmas season. In addition to the Presepio (Nativity), no Italian Christmas celebration would be complete without the the Zampognari (bagpipers). The Zampognari play in Piazzas (squares) around Italy throughout the Christmas season. The tradition began when shepherds came down from the hills to earn extra Read more…
While California is my home, Italy will always have a special place in my heart. To an American, Italy carries an air of romance and old-world elegance. There is no time in Italy more magical than the holiday season, especially Christmas, Il Natale, due to the importance of religion in this Read more…
Now that the holiday season is upon us, I wanted to take a moment to discuss healthy ways to indulge in a time-honored tradition: holiday drinking. The holiday season means parties and celebrations, and parties and celebrations often mean wine or other forms of alcohol. There are simple steps you Read more…