Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino Recipe

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino, although has a very complicated looking name, is one of the most simple dishes of pasta you can possibly make. With very few ingredients, almost none of which need to be refrigerated, it is the perfect option when it is late, or you have nothing … Continue reading →

Amatriciana Recipe

Amatriciana sauce is a red pasta sauce, usually served with Bucatini or Spaghetti pasta that comes from the small town of Amatrice. Amatrice is in northern Lazio, not too far from Soriano or Norcia (two of our locations) but on August 24, 2016, the town was completely devastated by an … Continue reading →

Carbonara Recipe

If you've been on our Soriano tour, you might remember Carbonara from our Thursday night class. It's a very rich spaghetti dish made with pancetta, eggs, and a whole lotta cheese :). I wouldn't suggest it if you're on a diet, but if you want to enjoy one of the favorite pasta dishes of the … Continue reading →

What To Expect From Italy in August

As you might know, August is an off month for us, we don't usually offer tours during August for a few reasons. Kids and Teachers are out of school and the idea of vacation is on everyone’s mind, lots of travelers visit Italy in August. But there are some things you have … Continue reading →

Italian Christmas Cookies: Brutti ma Buoni

Total Time: 55 min Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 40 min Yield: 2 pounds of cookies Ingredients 1 pound sliced almonds, lightly toasted 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 7 large egg whites 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Powdered Sugar (Optional) … Continue reading →