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Recipes

Spaghetti alla Carrettiera

Recipes

Spaghetti alla Carrettiera

Great cooking doesn’t always have to be complex. A couple of raw ingredients and 30 minutes can create an incredible meal. Sicilians know how to ...

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Seasonal Italian Garden Vegetables

Chirping birds, budding tulips, and beaming smiles; spring is finally here and your farmer’s market is most likely brimming with delicious spring v...

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St. Joseph’s Day Food Traditions

Every March 19th, Sicilian families gather to share amazing food, good times, and laughter in honor of St. Joseph (San Giuseppe in Italian), the Pa...

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Pasta Milanese alla Di Piazza

Every day at DITALIA we share lunch together. At lunch time, we take a breather, share our experiences, and bond over authentic Italian dishes cook...

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Video: Vince visits an Ancient Grains Producer in Sicily

The Di Piazza family lives and breathes Italian cuisine. Follow Vince Di Piazza, head of DITALIA, as he visits an ancient grains producer with his ...

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New Harvest Olive Oil Harvest Pairings

All over Italy, producers know that crafting the perfect olive oil is all experience, timing, skill (and a little luck). And this year, Italy’s bes...

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Video: Vince tastes Palermo’s best foods

From street vendors to colorful foods, life in Palermo is full of excitement. Follow Vince as he seeks out authentic tastes in Palermo!

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Best of Italian Chocolates

There’s a lot of discussion about what constitutes great chocolate. Is it smooth? Is it infused with exotic flavors? Is it good for your health? At...