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Italian Food Basics

top view of various appetizers being served on a white paper table cloth including anchovies, eggs, prosciutto, cheese and toasted bread

What Is Burrata? A Quick Guide To Italy’s Creamiest Mozzarella 

What Is Burrata? A Quick Guide To Italy’s Creamiest Mozzarella 

zoomed in pile of fresh capers

What Are Capers? A Quick Guide to One Of Italy’s Favorite Staple Ingredients

What Are Capers? A Quick Guide to One Of Italy’s Favorite Staple Ingredients

top view of a wooden board with a bowl with red onions, garlic and lemon with other italian instruments, tools and ingredients surrounding the bowl.

20 Essential Italian Ingredients To Stock In Your Kitchen Pantry 

20 Essential Italian Ingredients To Stock In Your Kitchen Pantry 

Food mill sitting on a white marble counter.

My 15 Favorite Italian Cooking Tools – What Italian Families Keep In Their Kitchens 

My 15 Favorite Italian Cooking Tools – What Italian Families Keep In Their Kitchens 

Bottles of Carapelli brand olive oil on grocery store shelf.

Can I Use Olive Oil Instead of Vegetable Oil? – Answered From Italy

Can I Use Olive Oil Instead of Vegetable Oil? – Answered From Italy

Jar of Nutella next to a plate with two fette biscottate with Nutella spread on them.

Breakfast Shopping List For Italy (+ Printable Checklist)

Breakfast Shopping List For Italy (+ Printable Checklist)

Jarred tomatoes on display at a grocery store in Italy.

Canned Tomatoes In Italy – Demistifying the Canned Tomato Aisle

Canned Tomatoes In Italy – Demistifying the Canned Tomato Aisle

Aisle at a grocery store in Italy that's full of canned and jarred Italian tuna.

Italian Tuna – Why Italy’s Tuna Takes First Prize 

Italian Tuna – Why Italy’s Tuna Takes First Prize 

Persimmon on a tree in Italy.

Persimmons – What Are They And How To Use Them

Persimmons – What Are They And How To Use Them

close up of two levels or crates holding fresh sicilian oranges.

Popular Italian Fruits – Fruits We Actually Eat In Italy & When To Eat Them

Popular Italian Fruits – Fruits We Actually Eat In Italy & When To Eat Them

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