Elena Valeriote

1 week ago | forbes.com | Elena Valeriote

The pasta dish that is known as “tortellini” originated in Bologna, Italy and is traditionally made ... More by hand. Pasta Sisters “You know how Italian people can be,” says Giorgia Sinatra, the creative director of Pasta Sisters, an Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, CA.

1 week ago | forbes.com | Elena Valeriote

Two classic Calabrian ingredients—chili peppers and bergamot—are increasingly appearing on ... More restaurant and bar menus, especially in cocktails. gettyConsider this your Hot Southern Italian Summer—Calabria is setting spicy, zesty flavor trends for food and beverages this season. This southernmost region on the Italian peninsula has long been overshadowed by its northern neighbors.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Elena Valeriote

Premium Italian vodka brand Altamura Distilleries is known for its martinis, but it’s also shaking ... More up Italian traditions around food pairings and cocktails. Altamura DistilleriesWhen it comes to food and drinks, Italians take things very seriously, but a vodka brand based in southern Italy is inspiring a creative approach to cocktails that blurs the line between aperitivo and dinner.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Elena Valeriote

If you’re hosting a Pride party at your house, one easy way to make your celebrations more ... More sustainable is to set the table with glass cups and paper straws, rather than single-use plastics. gettyWe gather together during Pride Month every June to celebrate love and care for our community. This year, it’s time that sentiment extends to include not only people, but the planet, too—which can be as easy as integrating a few of these eco-friendly Pride party tips.

3 weeks ago | afar.com | Elena Valeriote

In a kitchen in rural southern Japan, Prairie Stuart-Wolff measures rice with a small wooden box called a masu. She pours the petite, translucent kernels into a pot and, as we wait for them to cook, she shows me how to slice bitter melon using a masterfully crafted knife engraved with the letter P and roast shishitos using cooking chopsticks known as saibashi. As we work, I ask questions about the objects that surround us.