Ciao! I’m Sal — a World Language teacher, history enthusiast and someone who believes that food is one of the most powerful gateways to culture.  I didn’t grow up with a family that spoke Italian or passed on cooking traditions.  When I had my own son I decided to make it my mission to resurrect the traditions that my ancestors left behind when they came to America.

For me, Italian isn’t just a language you study — it’s something you taste, hear, celebrate, and share.

This website is where all of those pieces come together: my love of teaching, my ancestral roots, my fascination with history and genealogy, and my absolute joy in recreating the dishes that have rich cultural significance.

Here you’ll find:

• Authentic Italian recipes rooted in history and tradition

• Language insights, dialect explorations, and cultural explanations that make Italy feel alive

• Feast-day histories, regional stories, and food anthropology presented in an accessible way

• Cooking demonstrations designed to inspire food lovers

• A bridge between past and present, connecting heritage to the modern kitchen