ALL WE KNOW ABOUT ITALY SO FAR

Chuck happily holding a lot of Calabrian chili peppers
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We didn’t just want to make Italian food. We wanted to know every detail, every story behind what we were serving. So, we’ve traveled through Italy and learned from the masters. Here’s every secret we brought back…

We also partner with a few friends from Italy who regularly share their local traditions on our blog. Go check their posts and learn everything about Italian food!

Basil vs. Holy Basil

If you love Italian food, you probably know what basil is. So many delicious marinara sauces, pizzas, and caprese salads use basil

sauteed squid

When I’m in Whole Foods I always check out the seafood counter to see if they have fresh squid. I love a good sautèed calamari dish. It’s quick, easy and pretty healthy. Here's how I usually make it.

how long do you cook lasagna

No matter the occasion, whether it was a holiday, birthday, or family gathering, one thing was always guaranteed—if my family was getting

classy cocktail waitress outfits

I’ve spent a good chunk of time navigating the exciting (and sometimes chaotic) world of hospitality. And I’ve got some strong opinions

can you put chocolate covered pretzels in the fridge

Let me start by saying this: if you’ve never made chocolate-covered pretzels before, I highly recommend it.  They’re the perfect combination of

can you put a baked potato in an air fryer

If you’re still baking your potatoes in a conventional oven, I’ve got good news: there’s a faster, crispier, and honestly, better way

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