Italian Food, Wine & Travel
Travel: Rome’s Four Classic Pastas & Where to Enjoy Them
You’ve probably heard of them – Amatriciana, Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, and Gricia, four classic Roman pasta dishes.
Novità: Here’s What’s New
You’ve probably heard of them – Amatriciana, Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, and Gricia, four classic Roman pasta dishes.
Le Langhe is a beautiful area of lower Piedmont with rolling hills, charming villages, and centuries-old wine-making culture that led it to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A few years ago, Stefano was in New York City for a wine event and he met Dario Cecchini, the famous butcher from Antica Macelleria Cecchini in Panzano in Chianti, Tuscany.
In Viaggio: Italian Travel
After a hot and busy week in Rome getting ready to drop Luca off to college at John Cabot University, we were ready for a seaside vacation.
With a farmhouse in the countryside near Greve in Chianti as our base, we spent a few days exploring the Chianti region on our most recent trip to Tuscany.
Current Obsessions
- Desserts
Today’s recipe is an tribute to Nutella, that delicious, chocolate-hazelnut spread meant for kids but secretly loved by adults, too.
- Desserts
“Olive oil is good for you,” Stefano’s father, Andrea, used to tell us.

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Ciao! We’re Cara & Stefano, formerly of Rome and now calling Minneapolis our home. Our mission is to share our favorite Italian recipes, pairings, and travel tips, so that you too can have a taste of la dolce vita.
