Katie Trax, Author at Casa Mia | Italy Food & Wine Tours

Pandalì, gluten-free goodness in Rome

by Katie Trax | Aug 17, 2015 | CasaMia, Food Shopping, Rome, Specialty store

Gluten is wheat’s main protein and can also be found in rye and barley. The protein is not only in bread and pasta but also in beer and numerous processed foods, making your list of gluten-free options very slim. Gluten has been found to cause a variety of...

5 Sicilian Pastries to try in Palermo

by Katie Trax | Aug 3, 2015 | CasaMia, Food Shopping, Sicily, Specialty store

If you are interested in learning more about Sicilian cuisine, or joining a pastry class in Sicily, contact us...

5 Favorites for Supplì and Arancini in Rome

by Katie Trax | Jul 22, 2015 | CasaMia, Food Shopping, Rome, Tips

So we have supplì and we have arancini, which aren’t to be confused. Both are stuffed rice balls coated in breadcrumbs then fried, and which are one of the most popular Italian street foods. Apparently, supplì is a cousin of the Sicilian arancini (because rice...

5 favorite juice bars in Rome

by Katie Trax | Jul 10, 2015 | CasaMia, Rome, Tips

As much as it pains me to admit, there is more to Italy than pizza, pasta, and gelato. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve definitely had my fair share of all three… but I don’t think my mama (or my body) are too impressed with my “Italian diet” thus far....

The Daily Grind: Five Favorite Coffee Bars in Rome

by Katie Trax | Jul 6, 2015 | CasaMia, Coffee, Rome

We’ve all heard “do as the Romans do” and drinking coffee is without exception. It’s time to ditch the idea of a quick run through the Starbucks drive-thru and abandon your request for a venti half & half, 10 pumps vanilla, extra whip. It’s...