Casa Mia Blog
What’s open on Sunday in Ortigia?
Be sure to keep the Sunday farmers market on your list of to-do’s next time you visit Ortigia.
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7 non-Italian cuisine restaurants in Rome
When pausing from pasta and pizza, Rome residents can rely on a handful of truly delicious non-Italian cuisine restaurants.
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The Spice Cabinet: Star anise
Welcome back to The Spice Cabinet series. Today we explore star anise, an attractive spice due to both its diverse peculiarities, as well as its stunning appearance.
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Pizza alla pala, a Rome specialty
Pizza alla pala is a classic in Rome, but it’s popping up as the new trend throughout Italy and abroad.
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Sites, Sounds & Smells: Let us take you to Catania
If you want to fully experience the best of Catania, let us be your “cicerone” guiding you on neighborhood tours, expert-led market tastings, and hands-on cooking lessons.
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How to make cannoli from scratch
In Sicily, you’ll find cannoli in many coffee bars and pastry shops sitting in the display case already filled and ready to eat. The secret to great cannoli is filling them at the last minute with sweet ricotta cream, just before you eat them. Here’s a recipe to make them from scratch. VIDEO
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Sicily from the back seat
Each day should consist of an experience, an opportunity to learn, time to reflect, and gratitude. This is not always attainable in the front seat. Hop in the back. Take it all in.
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Sicilian dinner in Rome
Join Casa Mia for a relaxing evening of Sicilian food, wine pairings and fun in Rome on April 3rd!
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Announcing #SicilyinRome events in April
#SicilyinRome: two delicious Sicilian food and wine events hosted in Rome in April to bring attention to the island’s best products.
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The Herb Garden: Marjoram
Welcome back to The Herb Garden! Today we investigate marjoram, or as it is known in Italian, maggiorana.
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Palermos Oldest Torrefazione: Roasting Like it’s 1928
Would you like to follow along on a curated coffee-scented food tour of Palermo with one of our resident food experts? Email us! It's the first thing we think about when we wake up. Before a list of to-dos, a daily plan of attack, or even the thought of glancing at...
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Food delivery in Rome
The signs are clear: Italian take-out is here to stay and due to most probably markedly alter local dining habits.
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Our Italians: Giulia Scarpaleggia of Juls’ Kitchen
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...
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ProLoco Trastevere: Lazio products, pizza and cocktails
ProLoco Trastevere is the perfect place to stop for a cocktail after work; ideal for university students after a morning class session, or the place for a relaxed dinner among friends and family.
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Announcing week-long food and culture tours
We’re excited and proud to announce our customized seven-day “When in Rome” food and culture tours, unique experiences that includes guided excursions, authentic cooking classes, shared intimate dinners and opportunities for individual exploration
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