An Afternoon in Little Italy
18 Sep 2016

An Afternoon in Little Italy

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Back in my home town of Cleveland, I met up with Elise, my best friend from high school and we spent an afternoon in Little Italy. Walking up Murray Hill Road approaching Mayfield, the main streets that comprise this original … Continued

Why Are San Marzano Tomatoes Special?
8 Jun 2016

Why Are San Marzano Tomatoes Special?

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When chefs throughout the world prepare authentic Italian sauce, San Marzano tomatoes are their preference. These thin, pointy, sweet plum tomatoes  are essential ingredients for an authentic Pizza Napolitana, according to the Verace Pizza Napolitana Association in Naples, Italy. San … Continued

The Italian Lifestyle
9 May 2016

The Italian Lifestyle

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I love seeing these roadside fruit and vegetable shops on wheels. I noticed this one in the seaside town of Riposto, south of Taormina in Sicily. Really when you think about it, this is a perfect business – it’s mobile … Continued

Traditional Easter Dishes in Italy
14 Apr 2012

Traditional Easter Dishes in Italy

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I love writing for the Italian-American monthly newspaper La Gazzetta Italiana which is headquartered in  Cleveland, Ohio my home town. I wrote an article  for the April issue on Traditional Easter Dishes in Italy and yesterday it  appeared in the … Continued

Margie in Italy
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