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Italian roots. American cravings. Stories between espresso and cheeseburgers.

Revealed what Italians think about Italian American dishes and which ones aren’t even known in Italy.

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    Italian Cuisine vs Italian-American

    American Lasagna vs Italian Lasagna: different twins 

  • Oven baked spaghetti: say goodbye to your Italian friends 
    Italian Cuisine vs Italian-American

    Oven baked spaghetti: say goodbye to your Italian friends 

  • Pasta Marinara in Italy – It’s Not What You Expect!
    Italian Cuisine vs Italian-American

    Pasta Marinara in Italy – It’s Not What You Expect!

  • Does canned pasta exist in Italy? [that’s why we hate it]
    Italian Cuisine vs Italian-American

    Does canned pasta exist in Italy? [that’s why we hate it]

  • veal-parmigiana
    Italian Cuisine vs Italian-American

    Veal Parmesan: Italy’s Missing Dish Lost in Translation

  • Carbonara’s Creamy Past: How Italy’s Palate Pivoted?
    Italian Cuisine vs Italian-American

    Carbonara’s Creamy Past: How Italy’s Palate Pivoted?

A deep dive into how Italians truly eat—regional specialties, traditions, and everyday habits, from festive feasts to everyday meals.ies.

  • Do Italians Really Eat Pigeons? Italy’s Hush-Hush Gourmet Secret
    Italian Eating Habits

    Do Italians Really Eat Pigeons? Italy’s Hush-Hush Gourmet Secret

  • Coperto charge and tips.
    Italian Eating Habits

    What do we mean by “coperto” in Italian restaurants? (Explained)

  • Do Italians cook with Olive Oil or Extra Virgin? [+ how to identify EVOO]
    Italian Eating Habits

    Do Italians cook with Olive Oil or Extra Virgin? [+ how to identify EVOO]

  • Here’s how we Italians eat pesto
    Italian Eating Habits

    Here’s how we Italians eat pesto

  • Bowl of Minestrone Soup
    Italian Eating Habits

    Minestrone soup: Italians Do It better

  • In Italy lard is in box like this, named "Strutto"
    Italian Eating Habits

    Do Italians [Still] Cook with Lard? Don’t Mistake It for ‘Lardo’

Find out how we Italians think, choose, cook and eat our favorite food: Pasta

  • A hand full of fusilli pasta.
    Italian Pasta Culture

    Recognize high-quality Pasta, here is what you need to look at 

  • How Italian cook pasta at home.
    Italian Pasta Culture

    How to Cook Pasta like a real Italian at Home [mistakes to avoid]

  • Do Italians eat pasta without sauce? (the real Plain Pasta)
    Italian Pasta Culture

    Do Italians eat pasta without sauce? (the real Plain Pasta)

  • ditalini and stelline pasta
    Italian Pasta Culture

    What is Pastina? [many shapes, one single purpose]

  • Spaghetti and Bucatini side to side, the hole makes the difference.
    Italian Pasta Culture

    Bucatini VS Spaghetti: The Hollow Secret Revealed

  • pasta-shapes-in-italy
    Italian Pasta Culture

    Top 10 Pasta Shapes: Italy’s Favorites Ranked

This blog is written by an Italian born raised and fed in Italy… Click here to meet Guido.

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  • Carmignano: Delicacies and Sweets from the Local Hearth

    Carmignano: Delicacies and Sweets from the Local Hearth

    In this article, explore the local delicacies you’ll find in…

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  • Tuscan Cheese Varieties: Pecorino and Its Curd Cousins

    Tuscan Cheese Varieties: Pecorino and Its Curd Cousins

    Curious to learn about Tuscan cheeses? Look no further, Tuscany…

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  • 9 Tuscan Carnival Treats: Unveiling the Mask of Traditional Desserts

    9 Tuscan Carnival Treats: Unveiling the Mask of Traditional Desserts

    Ah, Carnival in Tuscany… masks, masquerades, and—most importantly—munchies, sweets, and…

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  • 15 Must-Try Tuscan Pasta Dishes: Your Bucket List Guide

    15 Must-Try Tuscan Pasta Dishes: Your Bucket List Guide

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  • 31 Tuscan Sweets, Desserts and Biscuits: A bite into Dolce Vita!

    31 Tuscan Sweets, Desserts and Biscuits: A bite into Dolce Vita!

    It is not easy to compile a complete list of…

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  • Tuscan Easter: a look at the Local Foods

    Tuscan Easter: a look at the Local Foods

    Easter in Tuscany is a rich celebration marking the beginning…

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  • A Tuscan Christmas: Unwrapping the Foods of Festive Traditions

    A Tuscan Christmas: Unwrapping the Foods of Festive Traditions

    Fancy a taste of Tuscan tradition for Christmas? Let me…

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  • 17 Tuscan Street Food you simply Can’t Miss!

    17 Tuscan Street Food you simply Can’t Miss!

    Tuscan cuisine is honest and hearty, offering intriguing and tasty…

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  • 65 Tuscan Foods: the bible of Typical Dishes in Tuscany

    65 Tuscan Foods: the bible of Typical Dishes in Tuscany

    Defining Tuscan cuisine is not easy as it is primarily…

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