This week blended milestones with meals: closing on our home, my daughter visiting from Florida, and a mix of nostalgic bites, Italian trattoria delights, and sizzling Mediterranean-inspired home cooking.
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Trattoria A’Vucchella – Sorrento Flavors in Bridgeport
Discover Trattoria A’Vucchella: a Bridgeport gem where Sorrentine childhood flavors, from limoncello to homemade pastas, come alive. Authentic dishes, lively atmosphere, and heartfelt service—it’s a taste of Italy that will keep calling you back.
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Sweet & Savory Strawberry Caprese Salad
This Strawberry Caprese Salad is a fresh, gluten-free twist on the Italian classic, swapping tomatoes for sweet strawberries. Perfect for summer entertaining or a quick light lunch, it’s dressed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
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What I Ate This Week: August 4–10
A week of pecan-smoked salmon, creamy pasta, blackened fajitas, and an Amalfi lemon-inspired family feast — plus a standout dinner at one of Bridgeport’s best Italian spots.
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Smoked Salmon with Mike’s Hot Honey Glaze & Sweet Potato Mash
Smoked over pecan wood and glazed with Mike’s Hot Honey, this salmon is paired with sweet potato mash and sautéed asparagus with Parmigiano for a balanced, gluten-free dinner full of bold, savory flavor. It’s smoky, sweet, spicy, and satisfying — perfect for summer nights or weekend entertaining.
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Giadzy Gluten-Free Rigatoni with Sausage & Broccoli
This gluten-free garlic butter rigatoni is packed with flavor from spicy Italian sausage, crisp broccoli, and a rich white wine sauce. A comforting, satisfying dish made using Giadzy Gluten-Free Pasta, it’s perfect for easy entertaining or a weeknight dinner with bold Italian flair.
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Black Manhattan Cocktail: A Bold, Bittersweet Twist
The Black Manhattan is a bold and elevated twist on the classic cocktail, made with Amaro Averna, rye whiskey, and bitters. A smooth, bittersweet favorite of modern bartenders, it brings Italian flavor to a timeless drink.
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Refined Sipping: The Italian Gentleman Cocktail (Campari‑Bourbon Twists)
The Italian Gentleman cocktail blends equal parts bourbon and Campari with lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters for a balanced and sophisticated Italian‑inspired drink. A modern aperitif that walks the line between rich and refreshing, it’s both elegant and approachable—a smart twist on Negroni classics.
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What I Ate This Week: Closing Chapters, Comfort Bites & Coastal Views (July 28-Aug 3)
This week marked the end of an era as we packed up our Sandy Hook home and found comfort in familiar bites and flavorful discoveries in Fairfield, Westport, and Milford.
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What I Ate This Week: Still in St. Pete (July 21–27)
Week 4 of What I Ate This Week kept me grounded in St. Pete. From fresh Italian market finds at Mazzaro’s to homemade dinners and a return visit to Colony Pizza, it was all about good ingredients and coastal comfort. Even a quick stop at Cover Two back home rounded out the week.
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What I Ate This Week: July 14 – July 20
From steakhouse indulgence to Italian markets and beach bites, this week’s journey across Charlotte and St. Pete brought comfort, flavor, and a few unexpected highlights worth revisiting.
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Amalfi Recipes: Classic Dishes That Bring the Coast to Your Kitchen
Bring the taste of the Amalfi Coast home with these essential Amalfi recipes. From zesty lemon pasta to anchovy-laced dishes and sweet Delizia al Limone, this guide celebrates the heart and soul of coastal Italian cooking.