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Lowcountry Bella

Lowcountry Bella (Mandi Casey) is Italian by birth and Southern by choice. Moving to eastern North Carolina as a young girl, she was exposed to a whole new type of cuisine like BBQ and hush puppies. As an adult, she embraces both cultures so you never know what she may be cooking up in her kitchen! Currently she lives in both Pawleys Island, South Carolina and Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Her family continues to grow, and that makes her happy because there are more people to feed and love. What’s better than that?

In addition to creating, cooking and sharing great recipes, she loves to research the history of food origins. Understanding the flavors and ingredients helps her creativity, but more-so, appreciate the meal with even more passion.

Mandi loves to be a guest of events, signing books and donating a portion of her net proceeds to local charities. Her second cookbook, Mangia Y’all – Make Everyday Delicious, was released in July 2025.

Please follow her on her website www.lowcountrybella.com or on social media: @lowcountrybella on both Instagram and Facebook.

Mangia Y’all!

Pasta School with Lowcountry Bella: The Other Side of Fresh Pasta

Lesson 4 takes us south, where generations of cooks have transformed flour and water into beautiful handmade pasta.

September 11, 2026

How Giacomo Santomauro Brought Italian Flavors to Greensboro

The flavors of a Long Island upbringing find a new home in Greensboro, North Carolina.

September 8, 2026

Pasta School with Lowcountry Bella: How to Make Fresh Pappardelle 

Lesson Three takes us to Tuscany, where fresh pasta gets a little wider and a lot more rustic.

August 28, 2026

Pasta School with Lowcountry Bella: How to Make Fresh Fettuccine

In Lesson Two, learn how to turn fresh pasta dough into silky ribbons of homemade fettuccine.

August 14, 2026

Oven-Roasted Chicken with Fresh Figs

One of Italy's favorite fruits adds surprising depth and richness to this rustic late summer dinner.

August 6, 2026

How to Make a Sicilian Fig Torta

Fresh figs don't last long, and neither will this summer cake once it comes out of the oven.

August 3, 2026

Pasta School with Lowcountry Bella: The Heart of Fresh Pasta

The journey to mastering fresh pasta starts with a deceptively simple dough that has shaped Italian cooking for centuries.

July 31, 2026

Italian Pistachio Pesto Recipe Inspired by Lake Garda

A simple homemade pesto with pistachios, fresh basil, and lemon for a rich twist on the Italian classic.

July 30, 2026

Italian Summer Fig Preserve Recipe

This homemade preserve turns fresh summer figs into a pantry staple you'll enjoy throughout the year.

July 23, 2026

The Heart of Little Italy Beats at Sarabella’s in North Myrtle Beach

Family recipes, homemade specialties and Italian-American traditions are at the heart of Sarabella's.

July 2, 2026