I’ve added new recipes and photos to my Italian Christmas cookie collection — now featuring 15 festive favorites you’ll want to bake every year! Which one will be your favorite this holiday season? No longer interested in getting my latest recipe in your inbox the day it’s published? Click here to turn these off and still receive my other emails. Hi friend, One of my great joys in life is sharing delicious, simple recipes with you that you can make for yourself and share with those you love....
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hello there, Reader! In last week’s newsletter, I shared Celebrate October with Delicious Recipes and Whimsical Holidays! If you missed it, you can catch up HERE. Can you feel it? That crisp in the air means soup season has officially arrived—at least here in North America! As soon as the temperatures drop, I can’t wait to pull out a big pot and make something warm and comforting. There’s nothing like filling the house with the cozy aromas of soup simmering on the stove. Over the years, I’ve...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello there, Reader! In last week’s newsletter, I shared A Simple Dough with Endless Possibilities! If you missed it, you can catch up HERE. Breakfast in Italy looks a little different from what we’re used to in North America. It’s usually something small and sweet alongside your morning coffee. Maybe a cappuccino with a breakfast cookie or fette biscottate (rusk cookie), a slice of crostata, or a cornetto filled with jam or cream. And yes — having cake for breakfast is perfectly normal in...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Discover how to bake this rustic Italian bread (pagnotta) at home. Gentle stretch-and-folds, a few extra coil folds, and simple no-knead methods create a perfect crusty loaf every time. No longer interested in getting my latest recipe in your inbox the day it’s published? Click here to turn these off and still receive my other emails. Hi friend, One of my great joys in life is sharing delicious, simple recipes with you that you can make for yourself and share with those you love. As you...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hello there, Reader! In last week’s newsletter, I shared some of my favorite recipes for outdoor gatherings, from grilled mains to crowd-pleasing classics. If you missed it, you can catch up HERE. This week, we're focusing on what might just be the real stars of BBQ season — the sides! Whether you're heading to a potluck, hosting a backyard BBQ, or just planning ahead for the long weekend, these Italian-inspired side dishes are easy to make, travel well, and pair perfectly with grilled...
7 months ago • 1 min read