Category Archives: Italian Cooking

What Makes San Marzano Tomatoes Special?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Margie Miklas

When chefs throughout the world prepare authentic Italian sauce, San Marzano tomatoes are their preference. These thin, pointy, sweet plum tomatoes are essential ingredients for an authentic Pizza Napolitana, according to the Verace Pizza Napolitana Association in Naples, Italy. San … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Recommendations in Italy

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Certainly one of the best things about traveling to Italy is the food. Mangia, mangia! In Italy there are thousands of restaurants and almost every one of them is Italian. I almost laugh when someone asks for a recommendation of … Continue reading →

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Christmas Baking – Making Italian Torrone

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Margie Miklas

I am not a food blogger but I do like to bake. My mother baked almost every day for our family, and she taught me how to bake when I was 10. She was a good teacher and I have … Continue reading →

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A Solo Traveler Goes on a Small Group Tour

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Margie Miklas

From the title of my first book, Memoirs of a Solo Traveler – My Love Affair with Italy, many of you know that I travel solo to Italy and I enjoy the experience. I value the freedom that comes with … Continue reading →

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Lunch at La Sponda Restaurant

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Le Sirenuse Hotel in Positano has been in the Sersale family since 1951 when Marchesi Sersale converted their summer villa into a beautiful hotel. In keeping with the look of a home, this 58-room luxury hotel sits high above the … Continue reading →

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Cooking Class in Sicily

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Margie Miklas

Sept 19, 2013 I have never taken a cooking class before and am excited to be here at Agriturismo Tarantola with my sister-in-law, Monica. The welcoming Signor Filippo is tall and attractive and molto gentile, very kind. After ushering us … Continue reading →

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Driving in Sicily – More Tales of Getting Lost

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Margie Miklas

As I was planning this trip to Italy, I had the idea to take a cooking class, for something different. My sister-in-law, Monica, also liked the idea, and knew that my brother, Rick, wouldn’t care about it. He could find … Continue reading →

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Lunch in Caltagirone with our Savoca Family

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Margie Miklas

Monday Sept 16 (continued) Angela arrived early and we left for Caltagirone in our rented Alfa Romeo with Rick driving. The traffic through Catania was horrible as usual, and it seemed as though it took a half hour just to … Continue reading →

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A Day in Cesarò

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Margie Miklas

Sunday Sept 15, 2013 After breakfast on the outside terrace of our hotel, Monica and I bought some cookies at the farmers market set up in the piazza in front of the hotel. We also bought a potted plant to … Continue reading →

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COOKING IN ITALY ? Guest Post by FLAVOURS HOLIDAYS

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Margie Miklas

YOU’LL BE SPOILED FOR CHOICE! Italian cookery offers many variations throughout the country. Some features are well rooted in every part of the country, like the importance of olive oil, wine, cheese, and the usage of high-quality fresh ingredients. Each … Continue reading →