Food & Nutrition

Savor the flavors of tradition and wellness. From beloved Italian recipes and cooking tips to healthy eating habits and modern twists on classic dishes, explore the heart of Italian-American culture—one meal at a time.

3 Healthy Food Lessons from Italy

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The Italian diet is comprised of meals that are satisfying and delicious, but that are also surprisingly different from the way ...

Italy’s Food Mafia Seeps Beyond Fake Olive Oil

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You, as most of us, probably lost your innocence long ago regarding the virginity of Italian olive oil. Between counterfeiting, ...

Make the Best Pasta of Your Life

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Neat little pasta trick! Andrew Carmellini, the former chef at A Voce, is also the author of a new book, ...

Eating Italy: My Italian Food Tour

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Over on FBG they’re talking all things travel this week — from packing like a pro to the vacation workout, ...

Italy’s Underdog City is a Foodie’s Paradise

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On the sweltering streets of Naples at 11 a.m., a man in a three-piece suit stood devouring what appeared to ...