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.

Eating It Up, Italian Style

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Great article we came upon in The Spokesman-Review about Italian food. Here’s an excerpt: I was sitting in a family-run ...

Aunty Judy’s Zucchini Bread

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By Nicky D Cooks When I first met Judy, I could tell that she was a great person. She welcomed ...

Aaaahh – The Italian Store – Home Sweet Home

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(Reprinted with permission from Fran Tunno) When I walk into my favorite Italian store, I can’t wipe the smile off ...

8 Real Italian Dishes to Order instead of the American Knockoffs

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When Americans think of Italian food, they tend to think of pepperoni pizza, garlic bread, and chicken Parmesan. But all ...

Ravioli: An Easy Italian Dish

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Everyone loves Italian food especially if someone else makes it. But in last Sunday’s televised edition of Oksana’s Island Kitchen, ...