Dry, fresh & egg pasta: what’s the difference?
We all know that there are many types of pasta. Spaghetti, bucatini, lasagne, tortellini, gnocchi, pennette rigate, pennette lisce and all the rest… The internet is full of lists. But did you know that their shape is not the only difference between one another? There are mainly 3 kinds of pasta dough: dry pasta, fresh […]
Serrano Ham vs Prosciutto
Ok. So earlier this month a friend of mine had a ticket to some swanky event at a historic mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. She couldn’t go to the event because she had to fly to California for a last minute trip. She asked me if I wanted her ticket to the fancy mansion party […]
Meatball Parmesan Casserole Recipe
Here’s the thing. I love meatballs…but they have to be good meatballs. And I don’t like to brag, but I make some of the best Italian meatballs around. My meatball recipe is so good. If you don’t believe me, you should see how many meatballs I make every week at Mortadella Head. Sometimes, even Sebby […]
5 Quick Foods From Italy for Busy People
Who said quick foods have to be sad or boring? Here are 5 super tasty ideas for when you’re in a hurry!
How to Make the Perfect Pizza: The Best Cookbooks
I’ll admit it—I’m kind of obsessed with pizza. Whether I’m trying to perfect a crisp Neapolitan crust or tackle a hearty, cheesy Roman-style pie, pizza night in my kitchen has become a bit of a ritual. If there’s another thing you should know about me, it’s that I love reading and obsessivel collect books. Over […]