Amy Riolo’s Blog
Sharing history, culture, and nutrition through global cuisine and travel
Introducing My Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
"What kind of olive oil should I buy?" That is the #1 question I get asked in media interviews, cooking classes, or whenever I tell people what I do for a living. Seeking out, using, and promoting premium extra-virgin olive oil has...
Mastering Pizza Fritta
Overlooking Mount Vesuvius The city of Napoli has offered the world many gastronomical triumphs that the term “Cucina Napoletana” refers not only to the city of Naples proper, but of the entire region of Campania itself. The UNESCO protected art of pizza-making...
Love at First Bite: My Ode to Ravioli Capresi
Welcome to my first bi-lingual post! (leggete in Italiano sotto) April is National Poetry Month in the United States. Lately I've had more time on my hands to enjoy the work of my favorite poets, like Pablo Neruda. Just the...
My Greek Easter - Menu & Memories
As a young girl, attending the Easter Mass, festivals, and ceremonies at our town's Greek Orthodox Church was the highlight of my social calendar. At midnight during the Easter Mass, we always say “Christos Anesti ("Χριστός ἀνέστη!" - "Christ is Risen!"...
La Mia Pasqua Alternativa/My Alternative Easter
I love Easter so much that each year I celebrate it at least 4 times! First up on the calendar there's the Catholic Easter - which to me, is all about recreating my Nonna Angela's Cuzzupe di Pasqua recipe and...Explore The World of Cuisine and Culture with Amy!
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