We spent 22 years in Newtown before a new job, a new town, and a house on the highest street in Fairfield County changed everything. Here’s how we’re building The Amore Life in Easton — one espresso, one Sunday sauce, and one dinner party at a time.
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Aperitivo Season Is Here — How We Do It at Home (Drinks, Vibes & Everything In Between)
From Aperol Spritz under the orange umbrellas to a Sicilian Manhattan with Averna and Bulleit Rye — here’s how we do aperitivo season at home, with every drink in our rotation and the setup that makes it feel like Italy.
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What I Ate This Week: Cacio e Pepe, An Easter Feast & A Sandwich Worth Talking About (Mar 30 – Apr 5)
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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Inside an Italian Home: Design, Decor, and Family Life
Discover the heart and soul of Italian living in this exploration of the traditional Italian home. From antique tiles and family-heirloom furniture to cozy kitchens where Sunday sauces simmer, every detail tells a story of beauty, culture, and connection. Learn how design, decor, and family traditions create spaces filled with warmth and meaning—and how you can infuse your own home with that timeless Italian charm. Whether you’re renovating or simply inspired by la dolce vita, this guide brings the essence of Italy right to your doorstep.