Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and this year needs to be extra special. After all, Mom is the one who makes everything possible, and she deserves a holiday that’s all her own. Discover how you can celebrate Mother’s Day with… Read More
Archive for the ‘Italian Cuisine’ Category
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6 Cheese and Wine Pairings to Try This Weekend
This weekend, why not gather friends and family for a wine and cheese tasting party! Wine and cheese pairing is an ancient tradition that may seem intimidating but the payoff is more than worth it. Keep your event as casual… Read More
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4 Amazing Health Benefits of Garlic
The three secrets of French cuisine are butter, butter, and more butter — but do you know the secret to Italian cooking? The answer is garlic, and April just happens to be National Garlic Month! Discover several amazing health benefits… Read More
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5 Favorite Sicilian Cheeses
In Italy, food purists define cheese as an aged milk product. By this definition, famous Italian cheeses like ricotta and mozzarella wouldn’t make the list, because they would be considered a curd rather than a cheese. Alas, a rose by… Read More
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4 Reasons to Give Basta Pasta Gift Cards
Spring is finally upon us, and soon backyards throughout Maryland will be primed and primped for outdoor parties. You don’t want to show up empty-handed, but you don’t want to be yet another guest with a bottle of Cabernet. Consider… Read More
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4 Reasons to Order Maryland Crab Cakes
Spring is inching closer every day, and soon the Maryland air will smell of fresh Black-Eyed Susans and Old Bay. While you jumpstart your spring cleaning routine and make plans for summer vacation, consider treating you and your family to… Read More
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Celebrate National Sauce Month with Basta Pasta
March is known for a lot of things-March Madness, the end of winter, and daffodils slowly emerging from the ground. Did you know that March is also known as National Sauce Month? While we celebrate Italian cuisine and delicious homemade… Read More
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4 Fun Facts About Italian Soda
Italian soda combines everything we love about soda with all of the charming qualities we associate with Italy. However, while Italian soda is most definitely made with soda water, you won’t find it on the menu in Italy! Check out… Read More
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5 Reasons to Start Planning Valentine’s Day Today
Let’s be honest, celebrating Valentine’s Day without a romantic dinner, is like not celebrating Valentine’s Day at all. However, Valentine’s Day can be one of the busiest days of the year for you, your beloved, and the restaurant business. So… Read More
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5 Must-Try Italian Cheeses
There is something about sprinkling parmesan onto your favorite pizzas and pasta that just is so satisfying. What about the other types of cheese that you may never even have heard of? There are so many Italian cheeses that you… Read More