Summer is right around the corner, time to get ready for those long beach days and summer nights. Summer clothing is my personal favorite because it’s fun and effortless. Accessories are key when it comes to spicing up any outfit and summer is the right time to wear a little extra when it comes to…

Last summer I was lucky enough to travel to Puglia, the region located at the heel of Italy. Puglia was beautiful and I would highly recommend traveling there if you have the opportunity. Puglia is not as touristy as other major cities in Italy such as Rome or Florence. This allows you to get the…

Summer is approaching, time to get your bikini body ready! Living in an Italian household and keeping a healthy diet is extremely difficult and through the years I have managed to create healthy recipes to get myself in shape for summer. Today I will share how to prepare a delicious Farro & Shrimp salad. This…

Ciao a tutti! Summer is approaching and many of you are getting ready to travel to Italy. Although many people in Italy speak English, it’s always useful to know a couple of common everyday phrases to get you through your vacation. These skills will come very handy if you are traveling to smaller and less…

Easter would not be complete without Pizza Rustica! Pizza Rustica can also be referred as Torta Pasqualina or Pizza Piena. Italians celebrate the end of lent with this savory quiche filled with different types of cured meats and cheeses. There is not one specific way to make Pizza Rustica as the ingredients in the filling…

It’s officially spring! Time to put away those winter coats and break out your spring wardrobe! Here are my Top 5 Spring 2019 Fashion Trends straight from the runway along with some ways to incorporate them in your everyday attire! Polka Dots Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 2019 line was full of colors and prints including…

All my fellow Calabresi will recognize this type of pasta! Filejia pasta or Filadieti as we call them in my hometown Francavilla Angitola are typical from the Calabria region of Italy. This pasta dough is only made with water and flour and no eggs, making this a super easy dish to make at home. A…

Let the holiday craze begin! Christmas is right around the corner and one of my favorite holiday activities is baking – which can easily become very stressful. One deliciously appealing Italian Christmas cookie for the season is the Anginetti cookie or also known as the lemon drop cookie. As like most lemon-infused Italian desserts, the…

One of my favorite cities in Italy is Venice. Although some may think Venice is overrated, we all come to an agreement that it is a remarkably beautiful city with characteristics like no other. The many canal waterways, bridges, and shops make Venice one of the most unique and picturesque cities on the planet. If…