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• A Guide to Traditional Italian Coffee

  • March 31st, 2017
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: Basta Pasta, italian coffee, Italian Cuisine

  Many different culinary elements are woven throughout countless cultures—chocolate, wine, olive oil, and coffee. Today, we’ll be focusing on the one that gets us up in the morning and keeps us powering through the afternoon, Italian coffee. This delicious element… Read More

• 7 Health Benefits of Olive Oil

  • March 24th, 2017
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: Italian Cuisine, olive oil

  Olive oil is a cornerstone of Italian cuisine and well-loved for its delicious flavor and healthy nature. While most people know that olive oil is good for them, there are many surprising health benefits lurking in a single tablespoon of… Read More

• Tips for a Better Tomato Sauce

  • February 24th, 2017
  • Posted in Italian Cuisine
  • Tags: classic Italian food, tomato sauce, traditional Italian recipes

  One of the delicious common denominators throughout many Italian recipes is tomato sauce. While the ingredient list is short, it can be surprisingly tricky to get the perfect tomato sauce for your weeknight and weekend dinners. Here are some of… Read More

• The History of Focaccia

  • February 17th, 2017
  • Posted in Italian Cuisine
  • Tags: Italian Cuisine, traditional Italian recipes

  Focaccia bread is one of the most irresistible classic italian recipes. It was first made popular in Italy and then travelled wherever Italian settlers formed communities, all over the world. Focaccia bread is usually flat and relatively plain, which makes… Read More

• How are Champagne and Sparking White Wine Different

  • February 10th, 2017
  • Posted in Wine Menu
  • Tags: champage, sparking white wine, Wine, wine menu

  While sparkling white wine and champagne both bubble and they have a certain irresistible freshness and trademark “pop” when opened, their differences definitely outweigh their similarities. In fact, there are a few key reasons why sparkling white wine and champagne are… Read More

• Tips for Making Crab Cakes

  • February 3rd, 2017
  • Posted in Menu
  • Tags: Basta Pasta, crab cakes, Maryland crab cakes

  Maryland Crab Cakes are a complete delicacy. Want to know how to make them so you can have tasty and luxurious Maryland Crab Cakes whenever your heart desires? Come by Basta Pasta for crab cake inspiration and then try out… Read More

• All You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Italian Wine Vintage

  • January 27th, 2017
  • Posted in Wine Menu
  • Tags: Italian wine, wine menu, wine questions, wine vintage

  You know what vintage means when it comes to clothing and interior design, but what does vintage mean when it comes to Italian wine? Here are some quick facts to explain what exactly wine vintage is, so you’ll know just… Read More

• Step Up Your Super Bowl Party with Basta Pasta Catering

  • January 20th, 2017
  • Posted in Catering
  • Tags: Basta Pasta catering, catering, party catering

  Preparing for the Super Bowl can be stressful—how can you choose catering that satisfies a wide range of diets, tastes great from the first quarter through the last touchdown, and that can help rival fans unite around a common cause…. Read More

• Tips for a Better Business Lunch

  • January 13th, 2017
  • Posted in Basta Pasta
  • Tags: Basta Pasta, business lunch, Italian Cuisine

  Days at work can be long and tedious, and business lunches are a great way to break up the work day with a change of location. Business lunch is also a great way to get together with clients, employees, or… Read More

• All About Italian Cheese

  • January 6th, 2017
  • Posted in Italian Cuisine, Uncategorized
  • Tags: Italian cheese, Italian Cuisine

  While French cheese gets all the attention, Italian cheese is no less delicious, diverse, and nuanced than that fancy French stuff. These cheeses offer a variety of textures and flavors to traditional Italian cuisine, and can be enjoyed for breakfast,… Read More