Julia Terranova, Author at Casa Mia | Italy Food & Wine Tours

The real cacio e pepe

by Julia Terranova | Nov 27, 2018 | CasaMia, Cheese, Recipe, Rome

To say that cacio e pepe is having a moment would be an understatement. The dish has been popular in central Italy for centuries, but until the last decade or so it was mainly a simple meal to be eaten at home or in a casual trattoria. Perhaps because of an increased...

Our Rome Restaurant Map

by Julia Terranova | Oct 23, 2018 | CasaMia, restaurants, Rome

Want to you eat your way around Rome and discover places you might not have before? To dive deeper into Roman restaurants, book a tour with us! To better share our love of eating out in Rome with you, we have created a Casa Mia Rome Restaurants Google Map. You can...

Raw Tomato Sauce (Sugo di pomodoro crudo)

by Julia Terranova | Jul 25, 2018 | CasaMia, Produce seasonality, Recipe

In the summertime in Italy, raw tomato sauce is ubiquitous wherever tomatoes grow. The spirit of raw tomato sauce (sugo di pomodoro crudo) is uniquely Italian—the absolute freshest ingredients coupled with minimal intervention produce a sublime final product. For this...

Flowers in Food

by Julia Terranova | Jun 26, 2018 | CasaMia, Gelato, Harvest, Produce seasonality

Would you like to attend a fun cooking experience in Italy? Our cooks are eager to share their tricks with you! Check out our suggestions on the website. Edible flowers have been used for culinary purposes for centuries, but have fallen out of fashion recently....

Recipe: Stewed Lentils

by Julia Terranova | Mar 13, 2018 | CasaMia, Recipe

If you’re looking for an inexpensive, healthy, and quick weeknight dinner, lentils fit the bill. This recipe combines green lentils with onion, carrots, celery, herbs, and a little pancetta for a filling and wholesome dinner. You can serve them as they are, or...