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A holiday gift guide, one thing I always get my kids for Christmas, and an artichoke salad you won't want to miss.

A Thanksgiving recipe roundup, a crisp winter salad with honey lemon vinaigrette, and the easiest beans ever.

A hearty, comforting bowl of soup, a beautiful borgo in the Tuscan countryside, and a new November playlist.

The perfect salad for a holiday dinner party...Winter Chopped Salad with Apple Cider Citrus Vinaigrette.

Woohoo, I'm 42 today! And, a white bean and kale soup with rosemary croutons that is out of this world.

The salad I eat the most, the easiest sautéed leafy greens, and my review of four online workout platforms.

Challenges of parenting a strong-willed child, a perfect fall kale salad with crispy lentils, and an 80's Gothic playlist for Halloween.

The mini meatballs that you need in your life and some fall tunes to help you ease into October.

Coffee talk...How to make the best cup of coffee with a Moka pot.

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Adjusting to the Italian pace, one salad two ways, a quick garlicky kale pasta, and a bonus September playlist.

The perfect salad for a fried chicken cutlet and the satisfying simplicity of a caprese sandwich.

A tip for making back-to-school mornings easier, creating new habits for a healthier life, and a September playlist.

Reflecting on 1 year in Italy, lessons learned, what we love, and what drives us absolutely crazy.

When besties come to visit, 3 simple things I'm doing to feel better, and 23 ideas for what to make when it's hot outside.

We've arrived in Rome, tips from our 3 Day Potty Party, the scrambled eggs I can't stop eating, and a new August playlist.

A surprise panzerotti party and another easy oven-roasted fish with zucchini, onion, and capers.

All you need to know about Italian beach clubs and an easy cherry tomato pasta bursting with flavor.

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Our first few days in Putignano and the easiest oven-roasted fish for a light lunch on a summer day.

Our summer roadtrip continues...a delicious shaved ice in Rome and a family-friendly seaside getaway in Vieste, Puglia.

Our summer road trip begins, an iPad free vacation, and the biggest lesson we've learned renting in Italy.

Summer camp in Italy, a crisp cool dish to beat the heat, and the final drama with our bank guarantee.

A refreshing gazpacho, moving day, and what you get for €3000 a month in Turin?

A bright lemon zucchini pasta, a creamy caesar salad dressing, an update on our bank guarantee, and a mid- June mix.

The cost of moving our family to Italy and the perfect omelette for two.

Moving to Italy

The bank guarantee, a craveable chicken sandwich, a summer farro salad, and a new June playlist.

Guides + Recs

A new recipe index, an easy oven-baked fish, and why it's the worst possible time to move to Rome.

RECIPES

All roads lead to Rome, stone fruit has arrived at the markets, and an update on my permesso di soggiorno.

We're moving...Again! And, it's our one year newsletter anniversary!

Favorite pots and pans, an irresistible frozen yogurt bark, an easy veggie curry, and a simple and delicious pan-seared chicken.

Our Mother's Day Gift Guide, a creamy dairy-free risotto, and the yummiest toast with perfect jammy eggs.

The magic of fried capers and a farmhouse you must visit if you're in the Piemonte region.

A warm weather tomato sauce 2 ways, Bruno's escape from the crib, and a fresh juice without a juicer.

Spring break in Emilia-Romagna, 3 super simple recipes I made this week, and our second Q&A video.

Our first Easter in Italy, creamy tomato and sage cannellini beans, and bright spring veggies with mint and lemon.

Tips for an easy brunch, a bright spring frittata, and a quick fennel zucchini salad.

A long weekend in Camogli and a new playlist to celebrate spring.

A spicy chickpea soup and the most delicious busiate pasta with rabbit, fennel, and green olives.

Pictures on the wall and the viral Thomas Keller zucchini my way.

The classic Roman pasta dish we have fallen in love with...Amatriciana.

A week in Florence with the boys and some intel for your next trip to this special place.

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Lemony cannellini beans with pecorino romano and a look back at our first trip to Florence.

How to make a perfect bowl of cacio e pepe, and a tangy radicchio and quinoa salad.

A crunchy apple, fennel, and celeriac salad and an update on our progress learning Italian.

Celebrating Andre and the boys' Italian citizenship and a sweet and savory tomato confit recipe.

A bright, herbaceous green shakshuka, a comforting braised chicken, and new winter playlist.

A final farewell to La Latteria and a farmers market in the Piedmont countryside.

Brothy cannellini beans, a crunchy radicchio fennel salad, and a night out at the ballet.