Welcome to my kitchen in Rome where I write about Italian food, its culture and identity. I do believe that cooking is love. It's also color & magic.
I'm an Italian food writer, food history enthusiast, researcher of recipes and ingredients. Presently based in Rome. For 23 years, my cooking classes have deserved mentions in National Geographic, The New York Times and many more publications.
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A journey through Rome's history, culture, stunning architecture, food and just daylife, with insights from a local resident. From iconic landmarks to the hidden treasures, discover lesser-known attractions and secret spots that only a Roman would know.
One of the most popular Italian food blogs on the internet is now on Substack! Presenting Italian home cooking with a strong but definitely not exclusive focus on the traditional dishes of Rome and southern Italy.
Writer, journalist, historian, researcher, 60 year resident in Italy. Like my unique palazzo in central Italy, my substack includes a variety of subjects: lifestyle, expats, interviews, travelogues,guest posts. Come visit!
My musings and memories of Egypt and Italy, my meanderings through the passageways of life as artist, wife, and mother, and my pauses and reflections on spiritual matters.