Joanne Spigonardo December 9, 2025 If there is a snow storm before Christmas and you are stuck inside for the day, you should consider making the classic Italian Christmas Ragu. It is all about slow cooking and a meal that will be memorable and remain a part of your family traditions. It is an artContinue reading “Il Ragu di Natale”
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All Saints Day in Italy
Joanne Natale Spigonardo November 1, 2025 I have never had the pleasure of being in Italy on All Saints’ Day, but it is definately a bucket list item for future travels. As a little girl in Sountwest Phillly, we celebrated by attending Mass, and having family and friends to our home for dinner. We enjoyedContinue reading “All Saints Day in Italy”
The Big Cheese – Parmigiano Reggiano
Joanne Natale Spigonardo June 30, 2025 It’s not parmesan it’s Parmigiano, the authentic king of cheeses from Parma Italy. The heritage of Parmigiano Reggiano is a centuries old crafted cheese. It is an artform in itself. The unique taste is best savored on its own with a fine glass of dry red wine. Yes, thereContinue reading “The Big Cheese – Parmigiano Reggiano”
Pane di Pasqua – Easter Bread
Joanne Natale Spigonardo April 12, 2025 One of my fondest memories are the days leading up to Easter, when my Mother, Sister, and I would spend endless hours preparing the Easter ricotta pies, la pizza ripiena with sopressatta and basket cheese, and of course the wonderful Easter bread. The Easter bread would be in allContinue reading “Pane di Pasqua – Easter Bread”
Pizzelle – An Italian Holiday Tradition
Joanne Natale Spigonardo December 22, 2024 Most Italian families make the wonderful treat of pizzelle during the Holiday Season. Everyone has their own version either handed down through family recipes or from an improvisation of recipes from various sources. It’s all about the flavorings with some recipes calling for anise extract while others call forContinue reading “Pizzelle – An Italian Holiday Tradition”
Hidden Treasures of Italy 