Stef Ferrari

Stef Ferrari is an Emmy-winning, James Beard Award-nominated writer, filmmaker, and illustrator who has published four books included the recent Stuzzichini: The Art of the Italian Snack. She has more than two decades in the food world, has lived in Italy where she traveled, documented, and studied Italian culture and humanities, and was the Senior Editor for Life & Thyme for more than half a decade. Stef once owned an ice cream shop, and her true loves include pizza, doughnuts, and people. Stef specializes in writing related to food, pop culture, and queer life. Instagram: @sl.ferrari

Cocktails

The Bicicletta Cocktail, a Milanese Classic

In an excerpt from her book, Stuzzichini, Stef Ferrari revisits a beloved spritz from Milan made with Campari, white wine, and soda.

Stef Ferrari

May 21, 2024

Features

Stef Ferrari’s New Book Shines a Spotlight on Stuzzichini

In Stuzzichini, the award-winning author and food expert explores how Italy’s small bites relate to aperitivo culture and hospitality, with great recipes and stories. Here, she writes about her inspiration for the new book about “The Art of the Italian Snack.”

Stef Ferrari

May 16, 2024

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Recipes

Endive With Sweet Gorgonzola Cream

In an excerpt from her book, Stuzzichini, Stef Ferrari showcases an easy-to-make endive with gorgonzola snack that’s gluten-free, vegetarian, and doesn’t require any utensils.

Stef Ferrari

May 16, 2024