The Chopping Block Cooking & Wine Blog | Italy (2)

Our Upcoming Chef's Dinner Brings Back Memories of Italy

I have been to Italy twice in my life, once when I was 17 with my fellow high school students and once when I was 24 with my family. As you can imagine, both trips served very different purposes.

“Andiamo Per Bacari” with Italian Cicchetti

Ah, Venezia! It’s quiet, cobbled streets hide a secret world of ancient beauty, romance and divine eats! Even as a repeat visitor, I’m constantly lost in its back alleys of mouldering palaces and ...

How to Buy Prosciutto

I hope you've had the pleasure of eating prosciutto. Of course, I’m referring to the delicious Italian ham which comes from different parts of Italy in various forms. I see it more and more in ...

This Italian Family's Manicotti Recipe is No Longer a Secret

Some say “Home is where the heart is.” For me, home is where the food is. There is nothing better than the smell and warmth of a homemade pot of Marinara Sauce on the stove and a bunch of cheese ...

The Great Bubbly Debate: Champagne vs. Prosecco vs. Sparkling Rosé

Bubbles should not only be reserved for New Year's Eve or special occasions. I tend to enjoy the crisp, fizzy deliciousness of sparkling wine year-round, with and without the addition of orange juice ...