The Surprising History of Pasta al Pomodoro

What makes something truly Italian? Spaghetti al pomodoro might seem an unlikely place to look for the answer but its extraordinary history of journeys, encounters […]

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When August Is Your Only Choice: An Insider’s Rome

Unlike in my childhood, Rome no longer closes down from mid-July to the end of August. My guides are working, many of my favorite restaurants […]

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Who Makes Italy

Buona domenica! Today’s essay is on my Inside Italy Substack. If you haven’t joined me there yet, I’d love to have you as a reader. […]

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