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Italian Cooking Tip: Artichokes

Forget the lemon or vinegar.  To keep your artichokes from browning while you're waiting to cook them, just add a pinch of flour to...
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Pasta and Peas

Pasta and peas is one of those magical combinations.  However, I must admit, I never liked peas growing up as a kid.  But then...
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Italian Cooking Tip: Eat Seasonally

Shop like an Italian and buy only ingredients and foods in season. Everything will be more flavorful and nutritious. Plus, it inherently adds variety...
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Italian Food Tip: Aged Balsamic Vinegar

Aged Balsamic Vinegar (15 years or more) pairs really well with Parmigiano-Reggiano. You only need a drop as the Balsamic will very strong, thick...
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Villa Cappelli Aperol Spritz

Villa Cappelli Aperol Spritz A light and refreshing aperitif. 3 parts Prosecco2 parts Aperol1 part Soda (or sparkling water if you're in a jam) Fill...
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Cappelli Cocktails

Conserve Cocktails?  Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cocktail?   What the what?  Yep, folks, with a little imagination and booze, you...
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Mayo

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Mayo A healthy alternative to other mayonnaises. 3 eggs1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1.5 cups Villa Cappelli Extra Virgin Olive...
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5 Oregano Health Benefits You Probably Didn’t Know

Oregano may be a tiny little herb, but it packs big health benefits. Perhaps that they knew something way back when they named this herb...
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046: The Best Italian Culinary Tour

There are all kinds of Italian Culinary Tours, but we like to think ours is pretty special — that's why I can say "best"...
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7 Reasons to Love Prosciutto Wrapped Figs

A lot of us are probably familiar with this dish's brother, prosciutto wrapped melon. And while that is delicious and nutritious as well, prosciutto...