Viva La Italia! Exploring Rome

There is nothing like some quality time spent in and out of the kitchen in Italy. First things first- pasta making of course!Handmade fresh pasta is one of life's simple pleasures.

It just tastes SO much better than the typical dried stuff out of a box. I've got a great recipe for handmade Garlic & Herb Paperdalle that doesn't even require a pasta rolling machine- just your hands, a rolling pin, and a clean counter top.

Market Day spent at Campo di Fiori in Rome means a feast later on...Look at those gorgeous Roman Artichokes! #yum

After roaming the market, and wandering in and out of shops around the square, I stopped into a local favorite Salumeria Roscioli for some of the best charcuterie of my life. Top it off with a glass of bubbles and I'm in heaven. Belissima!

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