From Schiphol pizza fails to Fairfield foodie wins, this week’s meals spanned Amsterdam pubs, hotel dinners, and finally, Italian comfort at A’ Vucchella. Work meetings in Zaandam brought forgettable canteen lunches, but evenings offered redemption with a coworker’s BBQ and cozy meals at home. Back stateside, I dove into orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe, college football snacks, and indulgent gluten-free cupcakes from Alina’s Cakes. A week that started with travel chaos ended on a sweet (and savory) note.
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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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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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Scialatielli ai Frutti di Mare: Giada’s Coastal Pasta Perfection
Inspired by Giada De Laurentiis, this Scialatielli ai Frutti di Mare features clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari in a light garlic and white wine sauce. With rustic pasta and bright coastal flavors, it’s a signature Amalfi Coast dish you’ll want to recreate at home.
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Pizza alle Alici: Anchovy Pizza Like My Pop Made
Inspired by my Pop’s kitchen and the fishing village of Cetara, this classic anchovy pizza recipe is salty, savory, and full of Amalfi Coast soul. Made with Cetara anchovies, crushed tomatoes, garlic, and oregano, Pizza alle Alici is simple yet bold. A tribute to old-school Italian flav
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Spaghetti al Limone: Creamy Amalfi Lemon Pasta
This Spaghetti al Limone is the perfect way to enjoy the fresh, zesty flavor of Amalfi lemons. With just a few simple ingredients—lemon zest, Parmesan, olive oil, and cream—you’ll have a luxurious lemon pasta ready in minutes. Whether you’re dreaming of the Amalfi Coast or hosting a summer dinner, this easy recipe is full of bright flavor and Italian charm.
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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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Gluten-Free Lasagna with Massimo Zero Pasta
This delicious gluten-free lasagna is layered with rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and Massimo Zero gluten-free pasta sheets from Italy. Perfect for celiac or gluten-sensitive diners, it delivers the authentic taste and texture of traditional lasagna—without compromise. Hard to find but worth the hunt, you can sometimes snag the pasta at Giadzy.com. It’s the perfect comfort dish for family dinners or entertaining guests with dietary needs