Margaret Ross

Margaret Ross is a hospitality professional and travel designer based in Milan. With experience spanning restaurant brands, culinary R&D, and experience design, she explores the intersection of culture, cuisine, and interaction through writing and curating. Originally from California, she has a soft spot for farmers’ markets and underappreciated produce, and hopes that one day lupini beans and puntarelle will have their moments in the spotlight.

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Cheese Festival in Bra Celebrates the World Around Food

At Slow Food’s Cheese festival in Bra, Italy, raw milk producers, artisans, and visitors from around the globe gather to celebrate biodiversity, tradition, and the culture of food.

Margaret Ross

October 7, 2025

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Italy’s Bitter Balance: Turning Sharp Flavor into Rituals

In Italy, bitterness is more than a taste. It is a daily ritual woven into espresso, greens, and amaro.

Margaret Ross

September 23, 2025

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Stracciatella in Italy: From Soup to Cheese to Gelato

From Rome to Apulia to Bergamo, stracciatella takes shape as a soup, a cheese, and even gelato. Here’s how one word ties three Italian favorites together.

Margaret Ross

September 15, 2025