Tag Archives: Food

An Afternoon in Little Italy

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Back in my home town of Cleveland, I met up with Elise, my best friend from high school and we spent an afternoon in Little Italy. Walking up Murray Hill Road approaching Mayfield, the main streets that comprise this original … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian History, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italian-American, TRAVEL | Tagged caprese salad, ceramics, Cleveland, Corbo's bakery, Food, Italian-American, Italian-americans, Little Italy, Little Italy Cleveland, Made in Italy, Presti's bakery, Romeo Cuomo | 14 Comments

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 →

Posted in Italian Cooking, Italian Food, Italian History, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Made in Italy, TRAVEL | Tagged Campania, Food, foodies, Italian Experience, Italian food, Italian lifestyle, Italy, Italy travel, Margherita pizza, margieinitaly, Mediterranean Cruise, Naples, Napoli, San Marzano, San Marzano tomatoes, travel, travel blog, trip to italy, visit italy | 27 Comments

The Italian Lifestyle

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Margie Miklas

I love seeing these roadside fruit and vegetable shops on wheels. I noticed this one in the seaside town of Riposto, south of Taormina in Sicily. Really when you think about it, this is a perfect business – it’s mobile … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, TRAVEL | Tagged Food, fresh produce, Italian culture, Italian culture and lifestyle, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, natural food, photography, Sicily, trip to italy, visit italy | 10 Comments

Sweet Treats in Rome

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I had to share a few photos of sweet treats or dolci, from Bar Quadrani in Trastevere in Rome. Maybe you can see why this is one of my favorite places in Rome!

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel | Tagged Bar Quadrani, dessert, dolci, Food, Italian culture, Italian food, Italian lifestyle, Italy, Photos, Rome, sweets, Trastevere, travel writing | 3 Comments

Traditional Easter Dishes in Italy

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I love writing for the Italian-American monthly newspaper La Gazzetta Italiana which is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio my home town. I wrote an article for the April issue on Traditional Easter Dishes in Italy and yesterday it appeared in the … Continue reading →