Welcome!

In this blog, I describe the difference between what is known as “Italian Food” and the food of continental Italy. In doing so, I try to be as objective as I can in battling misconceptions, with the final goal of sharing knowledge and promoting discussion. This blog is no longer being updated but remains published in an archive format.

If you are interested in Italian food and its philosophy, then this website is for you – I genuinely hope you’ll enjoy it!

The site is divided into three main sections:

  • Articles – a collection of food notes on various topics ranging from Italian products to Italian culture and traditions;
  • Recipes – some of my favorite Italian dishes to cook, from traditional staples to modern creations;
  • A podcast – in which I discuss with various food personalities about food and food culture, as well as Italian food around the world.

To read more about me and my motivations, please see the About page. For inquiries, suggestions, corrections, collaborations, or anything else, please contact me. Thanks!

 

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[Thoughts on the Table – 99] Taste and Flavor Flashbacks with Jason and Paolo

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[Thoughts on the Table – 98] Introducing Jasmina and Stefano from Bread and Spirits

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[Thoughts on the Table – 97] Cookbooks and the People They Were Written for, with Diana Pinto

Is a cookbook on a cuisine a mirror of what takes place in its people’s kitchens? Or does it reflect more the desires and needs of its intended audience? And if that’s the case, are these desires of a practical nature, or for something that people like to dream about? What is the relationship between … Continue reading “[Thoughts on the Table – 97] Cookbooks and the People They Were Written for, with Diana Pinto”