Bold Italian red wines like Barolos and Nero d’Avolas need no introductions — they’ve earned a prestigious reputation on their own. But according to Shelley … read more
Bringing Home Rome
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$5 Pizza Party Challenge
Can you host a dinner party for $5 per person — no Happy Meals allowed? Of course! Slow Food USA is hosting a $5 … read more
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How to Make Potato Gnocchi
These light-as-air potato dumplings are a staple of Italian cuisine. Russet potatoes provide the perfect combination of starch and moisture; do not use other potato … read more
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Amaro & Vermouth: The Bitter and the Sweet
This post comes to us courtesy of writer and mixologist Warren Bobrow. My first experience with the romantic taste of Amaro came in Rome, … read more
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All About Italian White Wines
As a growing number of Italian white wine varietals become available in the United States, people are starting to think beyond Pinot Grigio when ordering … read more
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Roman Pasta Glossary
In Rome, pasta is what you eat at mamma’s kitchen table and also what you order at a fancy restaurant. It’s what makes a meal … read more
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Create Your Own Roman Holiday
Whether it’s the food, wine, art, architecture, people or just the pace of life, there is a distinct feel to the way Romans live. … read more
