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Italian Food Tip: Peeling Garlic

If you need whole peeled cloves (not smashed with your knife), put your cloves in the microwave for a few seconds. The steam generated...
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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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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...
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Italian Food Tip: Chopping Onions

For fewer tears, put your onion in the freezer 15 minutes before chopping.
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039: One of the best authentic Italian meals ever

Antichi Sapori definitely serves one of the best authentic Italian meals ever — really one of the best meals ever period, Italian or not. And,...
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048: Villa Cappelli Guest Chef

After a long hiatus, we are back to give you updates on happenings at the villa from record snow storms to our latest guests....
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058: Real News, Fake Food

In this podcast, we take a dive into the culinary world and explore where there is a lot of “fake food” out there. From...
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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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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...