Need a new spritz idea to cool off without too much bitterness? Try this new pink spritz made with a lighter aperitivo.

Try This “Pink Spritz” Featuring Cocchi Rosa

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Hello. My name is Joanna Moeller, and I am a passionate home cook residing in downtown Manhattan for 20+ years. I started my Instagram cooking page <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spaghettiroots_nyc/">@spaghettiroots_nyc </a>in April, 2023, as a way to showcase my cooking, as I initially intended for it to be more of an inspirational cooking page featuring my &#8220;No recipe, recipes.&#8221; It has truly been a wonderfully creative outlet for me.

Joanna Moeller

Recipes

Pasta Wednesday, Week 4: Baked Ziti

Michele Sessa is an Italian American home chef raised in upstate NY with a flair for creating new recipes. When she was young, her great grandmother would watch her while her parents worked. She only spoke Italian, and they communicated through the magic of cooking. The duo would bake, garden and even take care of the chickens, which developed Michele’s passion for making people happy through her food. All the women in her family fostered the importance of family, faith and healthy food.
Working in the apparel business for over 25 years in NYC and traveling the world for developing fashion lines, her love of different cuisines grew. Of course, Italian food is near and dear to her heart, but she now develops Greek, Asian, Latin and Mexican recipes for her family and for parties.
Now living in Florida with her husband and extended family, she even teaches her friends her innovative takes on Italian classic dishes. Everyone wants and invitation to her Italian Sunday feasts she makes for 8-14 family members, and everyone gets to pick their favorite dinner for their birthday celebration. Her Mother Louise has finally left NY and is living nearby, and they love cooking and baking together, especially for the traditional holiday meals. She learned everything about being a gracious hostess from her mom, and they even catered a large wedding for 65 guests in their backyard when her cousins came to America from Italy to get married!
Michele’s love for her heritage and family continues to drive her knack for entertaining, decorating and cooking. Instagram is another place where she shares her recipes, and she has a great following for her handle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michele7533/">@michele7533</a>. Make sure to stop by her page for inspiration and her authentic stories through her eyes and her food! Casa Michele’s kitchen is a special place that you can visit through her page!

Michele Sessa

Italian Stuffed Peppers by Michele Sessa.

Mondays with Michele: Italian Stuffed Peppers

Nicoletta Ricci is an Italian author, recipe developer and food content creator based near Milan. She has contributed to Ora Cucina Magazine and develops and photographs Mediterranean-inspired recipes, with a particular interest in Italian regional traditions, creative home cooking and visual storytelling. She is the co-author of the English-language cookbook Food 4 Real – Create Your Italian Menu. When she is not developing recipes, she loves traveling, discovering local food traditions and, above all, cooking for the people she loves.

Nicoletta Ricci

Slices of erbazzone with green filling on a white plate beside purple flowers.

Erbazzone: The Savory Pie Reggio Emilia Eats for Breakfast

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&#8217;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&#8217;all &#8211; Make Everyday Delicious, was released in July 2025.
Please follow her on her website <a href="http://www.lowcountrybella.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.lowcountrybella.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1705416623316000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2qLX1Ag56lHqdrjNXYhkQG">www.lowcountrybella.com </a>or on social media: @lowcountrybella on both Instagram and Facebook.
Mangia Y’all!

Mandi Casey of Low Country Bella on a foam green Vespa in a floral skirt.

Lowcountry Bella

It’s the Season for Noni’s Autumn Sauce

Spaghetti with Shrimp Fra Diavolo by Joanna Moeller.

Pasta Wednesday, Week 3: Spaghetti with Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Joanna Moeller with her tortellini with pancetta and peas.

Pasta Wednesday Week 2: Cheese Tortellini with Pancetta and Peas

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News

Perfume & Culinary Retreat in Italy: April 2027

Cassandra Lena Santoro is a New York born Italian American, dual citizen and the CEO and Founder of <a href="https://www.travelitalianstyle.com/">Travel Italian Style. </a>As a personal trip planner, she has visited all 20 Regions of Italy and is currently based in Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. While she enjoys the seaside life of the south you can still find her traveling throughout the country discovering inspiring and immersive experiences for her clients.
Cassandra and her company have been featured in CNN, Forbes, La Cucina Italiana and more. She also leads motivational talks in hopes to inspire others on their journey. Her highlight appearance was being a speaker in Germany for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj5-PsRDvw8">TEDx DHBW Mannheim</a>. You can follow her adventures of Italian entrepreneur life <a href="https://www.instagram.com/travelitalianstyle/">on Instagram.</a>

Cassandra Lena Santoro, CEO and Founder of Travel Italian Style.

Cassandra Lena Santoro

An end of the season sunset at Marina di Puolo near Sorrento.

Features

The Beauty and Reality of the Slow Season in Italy

Morgan Hines is a New York City-based contributor for Appetito. She loves learning about and experiencing Italian cuisine and culture. Morgan is a full time reporter at PhocusWire and also contributes to Hotels Above Par, Women&#8217;s Wear Daily, Footwear News, etc. She was previously a full time reporter at USA TODAY and holds degrees from Columbia University and Georgetown University. Follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/morganemhines/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@morganemhines?lang=en">TikTok</a> at <a>@MorganEmHines. </a>

Morgan Hines

Sunday Shop

Sunday Shop: 60 Cozy Women’s Finds for Autumn/Winter 2026 

Rona D. is a published nature, folklore, and performance writer. Born and raised on the coast of Guyana, she emigrated to the Brooklyn and Queens area as a teenager. Pre-pandemic, she was a restaurateur, honing her already dynamic background in hospitality. Trading in city life, her focus is now on adopting a more sustainable lifestyle.

Rona D. Photo courtesy of Conveyor Recording Studio.

Rona Sarita Ramjas

Fresh Italian parsley, a quiet constant across dishes and tables, in a glass of water on a white countertop

On Gremolata and Death: a Halloween Story Starring Parsley

Luisa Ruocco is a journalist, television presenter and culinary enthusiast with a passion for exploring the intersection of food, travel and culture. A former Lifestyle Editor at 1883 Magazine, where she wrote her famous Food and the City column, she has also worked as a chef and presenter for Planet Eat TV. Her journalism has appeared in publications including the Daily Mail and The i Paper. Drawing on her mixed heritage and extensive travels, she brings a personal and often playful perspective to discovering the stories, people and traditions behind what we eat.

Luisa Ruocco

Luisa’s Table: Festivals in Campania and a Michelin Star in Milan

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<div dir="auto">I have a passion for helping others discover the joy of cooking and the power of simple, flavorful meals. As a former competitive tennis player, I bring a unique perspective to the kitchen, blending discipline with creativity. With over a decade of experience as an educator, I love teaching and strive to make cooking approachable, accessible, and fun for everyone. Inspired by my Italian roots, I believe food is love, and every meal is an opportunity to connect. My mission is to inspire confidence in the kitchen and help others create meals that are as meaningful as they are delicious.</div>

Danielle Simone Arata

Three zucchini crostini on a wooden serving board.