From Cacio e Pepe at Eataly to an incredible Italian sandwich at All’Antico Vinaio in NYC, plus an Easton farm Saturday and an Easter feast crowned with herb-crusted lamb chops and homemade Limoncello Ricotta Cheesecake. A week full of flavor.
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What I Ate This Week: Pizza Nights, A Smoked Negroni & The Lasagna That Fed a Party (Mar 22 – 29)
From Tuesday pizza at Colony to a jaw-dropping Smoked Negroni at the newly opened Felice in Westport, a three-meat lasagna for a birthday party, and a gelato cake from Oggi — this week in Fairfield County delivered from start to finish.
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We’re Taking My Italian Mom to Sicily for the First Time — Here’s Our 5-Day Plan for Cefalù
We’re taking a group of seven — including my 100% Italian mom who has never set foot in Italy — to Cefalù, Sicily this fall. Here’s our full 5-day plan: an Airbnb in the old town, the best cannoli of cannoli season, fresh seafood dinners, and slow days on one of Italy’s most beautiful beaches.
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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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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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What I Ate This Week: July 7-July13
Week 2 of What I Ate This Week took me to Charlotte, NC. I visited a local brewery, grabbed a slice of NY-style pizza, survived airport eats, and capped it off with snacks under the sun at a Sunday polo match.
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What I Ate This Week: A Yearlong Culinary Diary Inspired by Italy
Join me each week as I document What I Ate This Week—a culinary diary inspired by Italy and the joy of seasonal eating. From home-cooked pasta to travel bites, it’s a flavorful adventure that brings together taste and tradition.
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When Life Gives You Limoncello: The Ultimate Limoncello Spritz
Bring the taste of Italy to your summer with a refreshing Limoncello Spritz! This easy cocktail combines chilled limoncello, bubbly Prosecco, and soda water for a light and zesty drink that’s perfect for aperitivo hour or any sunny gathering.
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The Hunt for the Aperol Spritz Umbrella: How We Brought La Dolce Vita to Our Backyard
Transform your backyard into an Italian oasis with the story behind our unforgettable hunt for the iconic Aperol Spritz umbrella. Inspired by a beach club sighting in Connecticut, our family became obsessed with capturing that unmistakable Italian summer vibe. From scouring eBay to tapping into secret sources, this post shares how we finally scored the bold orange umbrella and brought la dolce vita home. Perfect for lovers of Aperol, outdoor entertaining, and Italian style, this fun tale will inspire your own aperitivo hour dreams—one spritz at a time. Viva l’Italia, right from your patio!
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Zest of the Amalfi Coast: Homemade Limoncello Recipe
Unlock the vibrant flavor of southern Italy with this easy, authentic homemade limoncello recipe. Inspired by the sun-drenched lemons of the Amalfi Coast, this iconic Italian liqueur is perfect for sipping after dinner or gifting to friends. In this post, you’ll learn how to craft your own limoncello from scratch—just like they do in Sorrento. With a handful of ingredients and a bit of patience, you’ll bottle up the zest and warmth of Italy in every sip. Whether you’re a first-time maker or a seasoned limoncello lover, this guide brings la dolce vita straight to your kitchen.