Say hello to my latest obsession: crudité rainbows + Pepperonata Dip. ??️✨ This is the kind of dish you bring to a garden party… and then secretly hope no one touches so you can have seconds (and thirds). ???‍♀️ It’s bright, garlicky, and has a hint of sweetness thanks to @bonafurtuna’s Sweet Pepper Pesto—which you can officially grab during your next grocery run, available at select @wholefoods stores! ? Save this gem for later. It’s a recipe you’ll be making on repeat. Ingredients ✨1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt ✨½ cup crumbled feta ✨Zest of 1 lemon ✨1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ✨1 table ..read more

My love affair with oysters is eternal—so naturally, they’re headlining my Valentine’s Day lineup. Oysters may be the food of love, but when you top them with a mignonette infused with Bona Furtuna’s 12-year Aged Balsamic Vinegar, you’re creating pure romance on a half shell. This rich, complex balsamic brings just the right touch of sweetness to balance the oysters’ natural brine—a true chef’s kiss moment. Want to impress your Valentine? Here’s how: Aged Balsamic Mignonette 2 tbsp Bona Furtuna 12-year Aged Tradizionale DOP Balsamic Vinegar 2 tbsp finely minced shallot 1 tsp finely chop ..read more

Let me cut through Santa’s perfectly groomed beard and straight to the point — holiday shopping can be a soul sucking activity. After a day of composing strategically worded emails to clients, editing galleries of restaurant photos and having face time with an unprecedented amount of humans, I’ve never eased into a December evening and said to myself, “You know what would make my life better right now? Browsing aimlessly through 74 internet pages to find gifts for my family and friends.” Don’t get me wrong, I love to shop. In fact, I thoroughly enjoy showering my people in presents that make ..read more

As soon as the temperature drops, I love making everything and anything feel cozy, including my charcuterie boards. This Italian themed board is antipasti magic, highlighting traditional caprese ingredients, the season’s last heirloom tomatoes, prosciutto di parma and Bona Furtuna’s delicious Taralli crackers. There’s love in every bite. This season I’m leaning into what makes me feel at home, and that includes nostalgic flavors and feeding people I love.  Slowing down and savoring the moment feels easy when your favorite snacks are involved. Here’s what you’ll need to copycat this for y ..read more

Seafood fra diavolo is on the menu tonight and I’m happy to report this recipe is solidly double cheek kiss worthy. From the outside looking in, any recipe that requires you to break down a live lobster can feel intimidating, but I’m here to tell you that Seafood Fra Diavolo can be on your table in under 30 minutes, thanks to Bona Furtuna. My family and I love making this dish around Christmas time because it ties perfectly into the feast of the seven fishes. It’s spicy, vibrant and full of the Italian flavors we love. Mussels, clams and lobster shells are steamed with fresh herbs in a bath o ..read more

It’s officially Panettone season, and if you love it like I do, you’re going to obsess over this Winter Panzanella salad.  It’s savory. It’s sweet. It’s a celebration of bold flavors and festive traditions. This recipe is a play on the original panzanella, a Tuscan salad made from soaked stale bread, onions and ripe tomatoes that serves as a summertime staple… So, why not reinvent the classic? Instead of using bread that identifies more as a rock, this delicious recipe uses organic panettone baked by Bona Furtuna. Bona Furtuna’s Blood Orange + Olive Oil Panettone is the star of the show ..read more

There comes a time in every holiday lovers life when they’re asked to bring something to a festive social gathering. If you happen to be that person in this very moment, I’ve created the easiest, stunning dessert for you to whip up and deliver. Eggnog Panna Cotta — IN A SNOW GLOBE. Christmas junkies, rejoice. This recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and is the “set it and forget it” type of recipe you dream about. Think crock pot level of ease, but cuter, creamier, sweeter and far more likely to get shared on the good old ‘gram. I developed this recipe for a TV appearance on Tampa’s n ..read more

Ciao, Amici! Welcome to part two of our three-part guide showing you where to eat, stay and play during your next trip to Italy. If you’ve been following along, you probably already salivated over every fried pizza shop, sfogliatelle and plate of freshly caught seafood crudo that we shared in our guide to Naples. Shifting gears into the next city has admittedly taken far longer than I anticipated… Partially because every time I sit down to write I’m distracted by how amazing it felt to get lost in Italy’s cobblestone city streets, desperately searching for the perfect bowl of Carbonara. Spoile ..read more

“Il dolce far niente” is an Italian invitation to slow down, savor every lucious drop of life and immerse yourself in the magic of your surroundings.  When my boyfriend, Bryce, and I ventured to Italy in February, we were determined to embody the Italian lifestyle and rediscover the power of truly being present. After months of preparation, restaurant research and picking the perfect Valentine’s Day dress, I’m happy to report, we did exactly that.  We ate more plates of fresh pasta than I care to admit, drank Italian wines our lips had never before kissed and explored until our feet ..read more

“Il dolce far niente” is an Italian invitation to slow down, savor every lucious drop of life and immerse yourself in the magic of your surroundings.  When my boyfriend, Bryce, and I ventured to Italy in February, we were determined to embody the Italian lifestyle and rediscover the power of truly being present. After months of preparation, restaurant research and picking the perfect Valentine’s Day dress, I’m happy to report, we did exactly that.  We ate more plates of fresh pasta than I care to admit, drank Italian wines our lips had never before kissed and explored until our feet ..read more