Supplì can be made with all sorts of ingredients giving amazing diversity and variety to this simple snack. However, the classic Roman recipe keeps it simple with marinara sauce, rice, and the surprise of a taste of mozzarella inside. As with many things Italiane, the Romans hold claim to inventing the supplì before the similar arancini were created.

Whether you are moving there, travel there on a frequent basis, or are heading to Italy for the first time, I hope you find these insider tips helpful. And I hope that they help you thrive on your next vacation or extended stay in "il bel paese."

There are so many ways to use canned tomatoes. If you go to the trouble of growing your own tomatoes during the warm months, it’s worth saving them to use throughout the cold season. You’ll enjoy “garden fresh” tomatoes all year long.

The slow living life in Italy is deeply connected to its culture and practice of hospitality. How is it connected? When we put that blank margin that I’m talking about back into our own lives, we naturally tend to slow things down.

Pasta all’Amatriciana is one of the fabulous and classic, four Roman pastas. La Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, and La Gricia are the other three. Walk into any traditional Roman restaurant, and you are sure to find l'Amatriciana on the menu.

Maybe you’ve seen the main sights in Rome and would like to experience something a bit different? Or maybe you just want to get out of the city, but don’t want to venture too far. I’ve got you covered. I’ve put together some of my favorite day trips from Rome for you.

Basil grows wild along the terraced cliffs. In fact, it’s said that the best basil in the world grows in this area. You'll find locally made pesto on the menu.

There’s really no other pasta dish that says summer like Spaghetti alle Vongole (spaghetti with clams). Italian coastal views of rocky cliffs set the stage.

Did you know that eating outdoors is actually good for you and even improve your mental health? Who doesn’t want to make steps towards improving mental health?!

Sharing this tiramisù recipe feels like sharing gold with the world. It feels that way because this recipe is a secret that I’ve selfishly wanted to keep all to myself.

Whether you are planning a trip and want to be prepared before you go; or you simply want to travel there through a book, this reading list will help satisfy your Italy wanderlust.

You know she is the queen of all traditional Italian pastas, because nearly everywhere you go in Italy, you're going to find some variety of the recipe.

When I'm entertaining, one of my go-to, simple and easy-to-make desserts is always brownies. But what can make velvety chocolate brownies even better with an Italian flair? Yes, you guessed it—pistachio! And in honor of National Pistachio day this past week, I wanted to share this recipe with you. These pistachio brownies always impress and are so, so good!

Shopping for groceries may seem like a mundane task. But, in reality, it can be quite fulfilling and even enjoyable if we take some lessons from the Italian people. How do we shop for groceries like an Italian practically?

Other elements I notice from the Italian garden are things like statues, water features, potted plants, walls or retaining features, fences or iron gates, places to sit at—like a table and chairs or a perfectly placed bench. Remember, these spaces are meant to be used. How will you and the people you love gather in the space? The Italian garden also has such an amazing way of using space, creating "little rooms" to display or highlight certain plants or elements of visual interest.

The perfect recipe for pizza night. If you can’t make it to Rome tonight, nothing says you can’t eat like a Roman. Family Pizza Night is one of our favorite things to do as a family. This simple, authentic Roman style recipe is easy and a lot of fun—even the kids can help out!

In moving at a slower pace, practicing slow living like an Italian, I began to notice beauty all around me that I had missed by being in a hurried rush or consumed with my to-do list.