Carolyn White, Author at Casa Mia | Italy Food & Wine Tours

Our Italians: Daniela and Paolo of Casa Ceccatelli

by Carolyn White | Jul 9, 2019 | CasaMia, Florence, Food Shopping, Interview

Welcome back to the “Our Italians” series of interviews. In these, we focus on food artisans, experts, and producers in Italy or abroad. These passionate individuals are committed to sharing the best in Italian food, wine, and traditional products, through...

Carbonara, the love of my life

by Carolyn White | Jun 18, 2019 | CasaMia, Recipe, Rome

Carbonara, l’amore della mia vita. Carbonara, the love of my life. Roman cuisine proudly boasts of many traditional pasta dishes that bring consistent joy to all who consume them. Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, Arrabbiata, Gricia, all of whom I care for deeply. But,...

Our Italians: Chef Mario Traina

by Carolyn White | Jun 11, 2019 | CasaMia, Interview, Sicily

Welcome back to the “Our Italians” series of interviews. In these we focus on food artisans, experts and producers in Italy or abroad. These passionate individuals are committed to sharing the best in Italian food, wine and traditional products, through family-owned...

The Spice Cabinet: Star anise

by Carolyn White | Apr 30, 2019 | CasaMia, Spice Cabinet

Welcome back to The Spice Cabinet series. Today we explore star anise. Star anise is an attractive spice due to both its diverse characteristics, as well as its stunning appearance. The beauty and intricate details of this spice are prime examples of Mother Nature’s...

Sicily from the back seat

by Carolyn White | Apr 2, 2019 | CasaMia, Sicily

“Shot gun!” A phrase that I would use over and over again in my youth in an attempt to secure the premier spot in the car…the throne…the status…the front seat. Little did I know, nor possess the ability to understand, the prospective one...