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Our Notes
Our Italian inspirations, travels, and meals.
Our ITalian Notebook
Italian Cooking from the Dolomites: Apple and Speck Risotto
We’re sharing one of Deborah Dal Fovo’s Apple and Speck Risotto, a classic from the Dolomites that balances savory depth with gentle sweetness.
La Colazione, Italian Breakfast
A Sweet Start to Summer with Lemon Olive Oil Cupcakes. In Italy, the morning begins not with eggs and bacon, but with something far lighter
From our Family Kitchen: Toot’s Easter Pie Recipe
Easter is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and, of course, delicious food. As an Italian-American family, we have always blended traditional recipes into our
How to Create an Italian Aperitivo
Recipes, Drinks, and Traditions with Dalla Fonte There’s something undeniably magical about the Italian tradition of aperitivo. As the day winds down, friends and family
Experience Liguria with Chef Enrica’s Pesto and Braised Chicken Recipes
Enrica Monzani, a Ligurian native and renowned food writer and cooking instructor, has opened her kitchen to our family, and now she’s sharing her authentic recipes with the Dalla Fonte community.
From Our Family Kitchen: The History and Joy of Biscotti
Our love for biscotti grew ten-fold when we visited Rosy and Annabella’s kitchen in Abruzzo and they shared the key to making our favorite twice-baked cookie.
Calabria-inspired Paccheri alla Puttanesca
Italian-American Chef Jenn Laprade crafts the perfect pasta dish from this season’s Calabrian specialties.
The Best Comfort Food: Mom’s Italian Wedding Soup
Sharing the recipe for my mom’s wedding soup, which provided a hug-in-a-bowl during a difficult time.
Celebrate with our favorite Easter meal ideas
Celebrate Easter with our favorite Italian-American dishes, including my mother-in-law’s famous Easter Pie.
Recipes and Inspiration from Viola Buitoni
Italian chef and author, Viola Buitoni, provides this season’s recipes for our Piedmont specialties.
