Gia's Italian Kitchen's Podcast

Great read/listen for a Monday holiday!  How about a new way to roast coffee and support LOCAL!   It's delicious!   And they ship to you!Another special guest on my podcast, Jim Varney, owner of Wavelength Coffee Roasters in MA.Coffee can taste “normal” and still be wildly outdated, wasteful, and harder on farms than it needs to be. Kelly from G’s Italian Kitchen talks with Jim Harney, co-owner of Wavelength Coffee Roasters in Shirley, Massachusetts, about what it looks like to rebuild the coffee experience around flavor, transparency, and sustainability.We get into why Wavelength chose all-electric air roasting instead of the gas drum roasting most of the world still relies on. Jim breaks down how air roasting creates an even roast and a cleaner, smoother cup, and why bitterness isn’t always a bean problem, it’s often a process problem. We also talk about how renewable energy and solar panels fit into the business, plus the real-world issues consumers face when packaging says “compostable” but doesn’t explain what to do next.From there, we zoom out to sourcing and ethics: specialty coffee vs commodity coffee, how farmers manage soil health, agroforestry, and chemical use, and why certifications like Organic or Rainforest Alliance can be useful while still leaving gaps in the story. Jim shares how they find producers across origins like Colombia, El Salvador, Ethiopia, and Burundi, and how community partnerships turned into a creative coffee fundraising model with custom labels and student-led blends.If you care about sustainable coffee, electric coffee roasting, direct trade relationships, and great-tasting beans you can brew as espresso or drip, this conversation gives you a clear path forward. Subscribe, share this with a coffee friend, and leave a review with your biggest coffee question.Watch the full interview:  http://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079Wavelength Coffee Roasters is a Massachusetts-based specialty coffee company founded by Jim and Deanna Varney and headquartered in Shirley. Launched in 2025, the company was built with a clear mission: to create a better cup of coffee through a more sustainable approach to sourcing, roasting, and packaging. Drawing on Jim Varney’s background in industrial design and engineering, Wavelength brings a fresh, technology-driven perspective to a traditionally analog industry. At the core of Wavelength’s philosophy is a three-pronged commitment to sustainability. The company sources beans from forward-thinking farmers around the world who are advancing innovative growing practices. It roasts using all-electric, solar-powered air roasting technology—an alternative to conventional fossil-fuel-based methods—that produces a clean, smooth flavor profile without bitterness. Finally, Wavelength packages its coffee in fully recyclable, reusable steel containers that preserve freshness while reducing waste. The result is an ultra-smooth, thoughtfully crafted coffee designed for both quality and environmental impact.Website: https://www.wavelength-coffee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wavelengthcoffeeroastersma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wavelengthcoffee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WavelengthCoffeeRoasters  Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Great read/listen for a Monday holiday!  How about a new way to roast coffee and support LOCAL!   It's delicious!   And they ship to you!Another special guest on my podcast, Jim Varney, owner of Wavelength Coffee Roasters in MA.Coffee can taste “normal” and still be wildly outdated, wasteful, and harder on farms than it needs to be. Kelly from G’s Italian Kitchen talks with Jim Harney, co-owner of Wavelength Coffee Roasters in Shirley, Massachusetts, about what it looks like to rebuild the coffee experience around flavor, transparency, and sustainability.We get into why Wavelength chose all-electric air roasting instead of the gas drum roasting most of the world still relies on. Jim breaks down how air roasting creates an even roast and a cleaner, smoother cup, and why bitterness isn’t always a bean problem, it’s often a process problem. We also talk about how renewable energy and solar panels fit into the business, plus the real-world issues consumers face when packaging says “compostable” but doesn’t explain what to do next.From there, we zoom out to sourcing and ethics: specialty coffee vs commodity coffee, how farmers manage soil health, agroforestry, and chemical use, and why certifications like Organic or Rainforest Alliance can be useful while still leaving gaps in the story. Jim shares how they find producers across origins like Colombia, El Salvador, Ethiopia, and Burundi, and how community partnerships turned into a creative coffee fundraising model with custom labels and student-led blends.If you care about sustainable coffee, electric coffee roasting, direct trade relationships, and great-tasting beans you can brew as espresso or drip, this conversation gives you a clear path forward. Subscribe, share this with a coffee friend, and leave a review with your biggest coffee question.Watch the full interview:  http://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079Wavelength Coffee Roasters is a Massachusetts-based specialty coffee company founded by Jim and Deanna Varney and headquartered in Shirley. Launched in 2025, the company was built with a clear mission: to create a better cup of coffee through a more sustainable approach to sourcing, roasting, and packaging. Drawing on Jim Varney’s background in industrial design and engineering, Wavelength brings a fresh, technology-driven perspective to a traditionally analog industry. At the core of Wavelength’s philosophy is a three-pronged commitment to sustainability. The company sources beans from forward-thinking farmers around the world who are advancing innovative growing practices. It roasts using all-electric, solar-powered air roasting technology—an alternative to conventional fossil-fuel-based methods—that produces a clean, smooth flavor profile without bitterness. Finally, Wavelength packages its coffee in fully recyclable, reusable steel containers that preserve freshness while reducing waste. The result is an ultra-smooth, thoughtfully crafted coffee designed for both quality and environmental impact.Website: https://www.wavelength-coffee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wavelengthcoffeeroastersma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wavelengthcoffee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WavelengthCoffeeRoasters  Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Pesto should be a comfort food, not a medical plan. When my son came home from college craving pesto but can’t eat tree nuts, I went back to a restaurant trick that solves the problem fast: a nut-free basil pesto that still tastes like the real deal. The simple move is swapping the nuts for a big handful of parsley to get the volume and that fresh, green body, without adding flavors that clash with basil, garlic, and cheese. I walk you through my go-to ingredient lineup for an allergy-friendly pesto recipe, including why I like pecorino (and when Parmigiano Reggiano is a great substitute), plus the small upgrades that make a big difference. Fresh ground black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice add balance and brightness, so the garlic doesn’t dominate and the whole sauce feels cleaner and more lively. If you’re not dealing with allergies but you hate pine nut prices, I also talk through smart alternatives and how peanuts fit into the tree nut conversation for some households. Then we get practical about texture. If you’ve ever wondered why your pesto turns oily or uneven, the tool matters. I explain why a wide food processor beats tall skinny blenders for pesto, helping you chop evenly without pouring in excessive olive oil. I also share what’s happening with my basil in a rainy Midwest season, how harvesting can trigger gorgeous new growth, and how I’m planning my next pesto batch before the cold nights hit. If you like Italian cooking that’s doable, flavorful, and family-safe, hit subscribe, share this with a fellow pesto lover, and leave a quick review so more home cooks can find us. What’s your favorite pesto twist: classic, nut-free, or something totally different?ð       Big handful of fresh Italian parsley or curly leaf parsleyð       4 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino Romanoð       4-6 cloves garlic ð       1/2 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt ð       1 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil  (EVOO)ð       1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperð       Fresh squeezed lemon juice from 1/2 lemon ð       4 heaping handfuls of fresh cut basil leaves Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

We’re turning up the heat at Kingston Yard (between Big Grove & Pickle) this fall! Join me on Sunday, Sept 27 at 2pm for a live, on stage pasta making experience that’s fun, flavorful, and totally unforgettable.  VIP tickets are on stage with me!  All in-person tickets will get an Italian treat to eat!Get your tickets here (https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/categories/special-events)I’ll be rolling, shaping, tossing, and saucing fresh pasta right before your eyes — sharing chef secrets, Italian cooking tips, and the kind of kitchen magic that makes homemade pasta absolutely irresistible. Whether you’re a foodie, a home cook, or just someone who loves a great local event, this is your chance to experience Gia’s Italian Kitchen live.Want to be HANDS ON? Get the VIP experience up on stage with me! Limited VIP tickets available! Get them NOW!🎉 What to Expect • A high energy, interactive cooking demo • Fresh pasta made from scratch — right on stage • Tips you can use at home the same night • Laughs, stories, and Italian kitchen vibes • A delicious, community driven experience at Kingston Yard📍 Where: Kingston Yard, Cedar Rapids (145 – 3rd St SW)📅 When: Sunday, June 14 at 2pm CST🎟️ Tickets: Limited seating — grab yours early (https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/categories/special-events) VIRUTAL ATTENDANCE - we do have an option to attend virtually, for a reduced ticket price.  A video link will be sent after purchase.Come hungry for inspiration, flavor, and a whole lot of fun. Let’s make some pasta together, Cedar Rapids — see you at Kingston Yard! Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

What does it actually take to own a business — and still have a life? I interviewed author Mike DeJong to find out! Most entrepreneurs start out with a dream of freedom, but somewhere along the way, the business takes over.  Watch the full interview on my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079Today's guest knows that cycle all too well — and he's made it his life's work to help others break out of it.Mike DeJong is a multi-business owner, franchise expert, and turnaround specialist with more than 30 years of experience across multiple industries. He's a keynote speaker, a Platinum Partner with Tony Robbins, and the author of two powerful books — Grow Smart: Your Path to Freedom and Freedom: Mastering the Mindset of Ownership — both written to help entrepreneurs make the critical shift from operator to true owner.Whether you're just starting out or you've been grinding for decades, Mike's message is clear: success should give you your life back — not take it from you.Learn more about GIK:https://giasitaliankitchen.bizLearn more about Mike DeJong:https://mikedejong.com  Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

What does it actually take to own a business — and still have a life?  I interviewed author Mike DeJong to find out! Most entrepreneurs start out with a dream of freedom, but somewhere along the way, the business takes over.   Watch the full interview on my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079 Today's guest knows that cycle all too well — and he's made it his life's work to help others break out of it. Mike DeJong is a multi-business owner, franchise expert, and turnaround specialist with more than 30 years of experience across multiple industries. He's a keynote speaker, a Platinum Partner with Tony Robbins, and the author of two powerful books — Grow Smart: Your Path to Freedom and Freedom: Mastering the Mindset of Ownership — both written to help entrepreneurs make the critical shift from operator to true owner. Whether you're just starting out or you've been grinding for decades, Mike's message is clear: success should give you your life back — not take it from you. Learn more about GIK: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz Learn more about Mike DeJong: https://mikedejong.com   Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

I am so incredibly pissed and I don’t think there is anything I can do about it.   Our citizenship was denied!  This is total BS!Four years of paperwork, legal help, and hope can evaporate in a single court decision. We share the moment we learned our Italian citizenship application was denied, and we do not hold back on how angry and stunned we feel. We filed back in 2022, built our case carefully, and expected to be evaluated under the rules that existed when we applied. Instead, the decision points to the March 2025 law change that tightened generational limits for Italian citizenship by descent, and it lands like the finish line moved while we were already running.We walk through what makes this so maddening: our documents were dated, notarized, and translated with support from lawyers in Italy before the 2025 change. We thought that timing mattered. We also talk about the real-world cost of a jure sanguinis process, from chasing down vital records to paying for certified translations and navigating a system where timelines stretch into years. When a judge applies a newer standard rather than “grandfathering” an older filing, it raises a simple question that anyone can relate to: what is the point of doing everything right if the rules can be applied retroactively?We also reflect on the personal side of dual citizenship and identity. Our family has traveled to Italy multiple times, built memories there, and felt a genuine connection that goes beyond a legal technicality. That does not guarantee a yes, but it makes a sudden no feel even more disconnected. By the end, we are left staring at the same crossroads many applicants face after an Italian court denial: do we appeal, do we start over, or do we walk away?If you have been through an Italian citizenship by descent process, we want to hear your take. Subscribe, share this with someone navigating dual citizenship, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation. What would you do next in our position? Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Cannolis, Pasta, Family, and Capone!  I interviewed Chef Matthew Cutolo at Gargiulos Restaurant on Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY about all of these things, and more!Watch the videos on my YT channel:http://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079There are Italian dishes you can order anywhere, and then there are the plates that only exist because one restaurant decided to do things its own way and never let the standard slip. We zero in on Gargiulo’s Penne Pasqualina, the signature pasta that regulars treat like a landmark: zucchini, onion, fresh tomato, prosciutto, and a sauce people keep trying to decode after the last bite.The backstory goes straight to a pivotal moment in restaurant history. When the catering hall was added in 1983, the kitchen suddenly had to scale from a dining room of roughly 120 guests to cooking for hundreds at a time. That kind of growth can dilute quality fast, so the team brought in Chef Carlo Pamigiano from Italy to teach large-scale execution without losing precision. Out of that pressure and training, Penne Pasqualina was born, and it didn’t just survive the banquet line, it became the dish everyone associates with the restaurant.We also get honest about the question that always starts an argument: what makes the “light cream sauce” light? The answer includes heavy cream, but the real magic is how parmigiano and pasta water pull everything together into a balanced, cohesive bite that still feels rooted in pasta technique. If you care about classic Italian-American cooking, restaurant consistency, and why some recipes should not be reinvented, you’ll want to hear this one.Subscribe for more food history and kitchen craft, share this with a friend who loves old-school Italian restaurants, and leave a review telling us the one dish you’d travel across town for.CHECK OUT CHEF MATTHEW AND GARJIULOS RESTAURANThttps://www.instagram.com/matthewcutolo/ https://gargiulos.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gargiulosrestaurant https://www.facebook.com/chefmatthewcutolo Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Cannolis, Pasta, Family, and Capone!  I interviewed Chef Matthew Cutolo at Gargiulos Restaurant on Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY about all of these things, and more!Watch the videos on my YT channel:http://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079A restaurant that opened in 1907 has seen Coney Island rise, dip, and roar back and it’s still serving plates that taste like someone’s Sunday. I’m joined by Chef Matthew Cutolo from Brooklyn’s legendary Gargiulo’s Restaurant, and we get into what it really takes to carry a family food legacy forward without turning it into a museum piece. He shares why they purposely take a short break in early July when Coney Island turns into a full-on madhouse, and how that rhythm keeps both staff and regulars coming back year after year.  We talk through the restaurant’s real timeline, from the original founding to the family purchase in 1965, the huge New York Times moment in 1977, and the catering hall expansion in 1983. Matthew also explains how the Russo family runs the place today with clear roles across the kitchen, dining room, events, marketing, and the numbers, plus the simple tradition that anchors it all: showing up together, every day, like family does.  Then we go straight to the food. Matthew breaks down their signature Pene Pasqualina, why some recipes should barely change, and what “authentic” means when you’re talking Italian food vs Italian American food. We get into chicken parmigiana, his favorite comfort meal at home (yes, Sunday sauce), and the cannoli craft he learned the old-school way: watching, tasting, and nailing the balance between crisp shell and creamy filling. You’ll even get a practical octopus fix, including the key boil step (about 45 to 50 minutes) before grilling.  If you love NYC food history, Brooklyn Italian restaurants, or you just want restaurant wisdom you can use at home, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a fellow food lover, and leave a review so more people can find the show.CHECK OUT CHEF MATTHEW AND GARJIULOS RESTAURANThttps://www.instagram.com/matthewcutolo/ https://gargiulos.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gargiulosrestaurant https://www.facebook.com/chefmatthewcutolo Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Been to NY lately?  How about Coney Island?I am interviewing the 3rd generation Italian Chef Cutolo at Gargiulos Restaurant…holy cow….he was on the Today Show and now he is on MY podcast!!!!    This is going to be so super awesome!!!!!Coming in the next week! Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Your next summer menu doesn’t need to be complicated to feel special. I’m sharing what we’ve been cooking lately at Gia’s Italian Kitchen, starting with a seriously satisfying quinoa salad that’s built for real life: roasted asparagus, spinach, cranberries, toasted walnuts, and a bright Italian vinaigrette that gets extra punch from Dijon mustard. It’s fresh, colorful, and easy to serve for guests, but it also shines as a weeknight dinner when you want something healthy that still tastes like a treat.All the recipes are on my website:https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangiaI also walk through my favorite simple trick for raw kale: massage it with olive oil and sea salt and give it time to soften. That one step takes kale from chewy to tender and makes the whole salad feel more balanced. If you want to make it a full meal, I share easy add-ons like roasted chicken or salmon, plus how to prep the quinoa and dressing ahead so you’re not rushing at the last minute.Then we go sweet with gluten-free peanut butter oatmeal cookies that are basically baked “protein ball” energy: banana, honey, vanilla, peanut butter, oats, cinnamon, and eggs. They store beautifully in the fridge for quick snacks, and yes, I admit to an extra swipe of peanut butter on top. Finally, I put backyard rhubarb to work with a bright pink rhubarb syrup, then turn it into a rhubarb mint mojito idea for the Fourth of July.If you like practical recipes, make-ahead tips, and seasonal cooking that stays fun, subscribe, share this with a fellow home cook, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show.Craving a private dinner experience with family & friends? Imagine a unique cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction! My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz  BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love! Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen spaceLearn more about us…all of our socials here:    https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Estes Park, Colorado gave us the perfect mix of mountain adventure and “what should we order next” energy. We just got back, and we’re unpacking the trip in the most delicious way: a mini food tour, a couple unforgettable hikes, and the kind of drink inspiration that follows you home. If you’re searching for Estes Park travel tips, Rocky Mountain National Park ideas, and where to eat in Estes Park, you’ll get a real-world itinerary that’s equal parts scenery and flavor.We talk through the highlights we actually tasted, from crispy Brussels sprouts and fresh, bright tacos to a savory crepe stop downtown. We also share why we try hard to stay local with cafes and coffee runs instead of defaulting to chains, because the small places end up shaping the whole vibe of the trip. Then the outdoors takes over: a 4 a.m. sunrise hike under a bright moon, big views across the valley, and elk encounters that remind you to keep your distance, especially during birthing season.The drinks get their own spotlight, too. One brewery surprised us with a canned Italian-style spritz, and our favorite “reward” stop delivered a rooftop combo we’re still thinking about: an ahi tuna taco and a gin spritzer with St Germain, prosecco, and lavender syrup. That leads into an easy at-home takeaway for cocktail lovers and home cooks: simple syrup, plus how we infused rhubarb from the garden into a tart, gorgeous mixer you can splash into gin and club soda with lemon.We wrap with horseback riding through the mountains, our favorite brewery pick, a funny elk moment around Estes Lake, and a daytime tour of the historic Stanley Hotel, famously tied to Stephen King’s inspiration for The Shining. If you enjoy travel stories with practical food and drink ideas, subscribe, share this with a friend planning Colorado, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show.Find the videos on all of my social medias....pick your favorite, all listed here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen  Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Making Pasta at Kingston YardGet ready, Cedar Rapids — we’re turning up the heat at Kingston Yard this summer! Join me on Sunday, June 14 at 2pm for a live, on stage pasta making experience that’s fun, flavorful, and totally unforgettable.  VIP tickets are on stage with me!Get your tickets here (https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/categories/special-events)I’ll be rolling, shaping, tossing, and saucing fresh pasta right before your eyes — sharing chef secrets, Italian cooking tips, and the kind of kitchen magic that makes homemade pasta absolutely irresistible. Whether you’re a foodie, a home cook, or just someone who loves a great local event, this is your chance to experience Gia’s Italian Kitchen live.Want to be HANDS ON? Get the VIP experience up on stage with me! Limited VIP tickets available! Get them NOW!🎉 What to Expect • A high energy, interactive cooking demo • Fresh pasta made from scratch — right on stage • Tips you can use at home the same night • Laughs, stories, and Italian kitchen vibes • A delicious, community driven experience at Kingston Yard📍 Where: Kingston Yard, Cedar Rapids (145 – 3rd St SW)📅 When: Sunday, June 14 at 2pm CST🎟️ Tickets: Limited seating — grab yours early (https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/categories/special-events) VIRUTAL ATTENDANCE - we do have an option to attend virtually, for a reduced ticket price.  A video link will be sent after purchase.Come hungry for inspiration, flavor, and a whole lot of fun. Let’s make some pasta together, Cedar Rapids — see you at Kingston Yard! Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

This is a great, make-ahead breakfast to bring with you to work.   Put all ingredients in a glass ball jar with a screw top.·       ½ cup uncooked quinoa ·       1 cup almond milk, original or vanilla·       ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon·       pinch of salt Toppings: ·       slivered almonds·       raw chopped walnuts·       unsweetened coconut flakes·       raspberries and blueberries·       maple syrup or agaveVisit my website:https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia  Visit my social media sites (all links are on this "linktree" site)....like, comment, share, subscribe, follow!!!!https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Rinse and drain the quinoa. Place it in a small saucepan and add the almond milk, cinnamon, and salt.  Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce heat to a low.  Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork and let the quinoa sit for 5 more minutes or until the almond milk is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked.Transfer to a bowl and top with your chosen ingredients, I put in all of the above toppings!Cooked quinoa can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days.   Remember when you used to have a family dinner? Imagine a unique cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction! My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz  BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love! Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen spaceLearn more about us…all of our socials here:    https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

What do you think of CURRY HUMMUS?   Ever tried it?It's delicious, nutritious, and easy......and when you make it yourself, you know exactly what ingredients are in there...and NO vegetable oils!!!!!Full recipe on my website:https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia/f/curry-hummusWatch the full video on my YT channel:https://youtu.be/JORQ-KjMVGkHomemade hummus shouldn’t feel like a project. We’re in the kitchen making a fresh, creamy curry hummus that’s big on flavor and simple enough for a busy weeknight, starting with whole garlic cloves, fresh ground ginger, and curry spice that instantly wakes up a basic dip.We also get practical about the details that actually change the outcome. Fresh lemon juice brings the brightness that store-bought hummus often lacks, and we share a surprisingly useful tool tip: a flat silicone juicer with a seed catcher that squeezes out every last drop without the “painted metal” mess. From there, we talk tahini (pressed sesame seeds), why it makes hummus taste richer, and how you can skip it or even use a little chicken broth if you’re trying to keep calories in check.The biggest texture upgrade is our favorite shortcut: blending two types of beans. We use classic garbanzo beans (chickpeas) plus cannellini or Great Northern beans for a softer, creamier finish, then bring it together with good extra virgin olive oil and a splash of water as needed. Finally, we taste, adjust, and make it personal, more lemon, more curry, more salt, whatever your perfect hummus recipe looks like.If you love easy healthy snacks, meal prep dips, and simple Mediterranean-inspired recipes with a twist, queue this up now. Subscribe, share the episode with a fellow hummus fan, and leave a review, then tell us: are you team tahini or team no tahini?Remember when you used to have a family dinner? Imagine a unique cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction! My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz  BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love! Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen spaceLearn more about us…all of our socials here:    https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Did you miss our cooking extravaganza last night?  SHORT CLIPCooking with Maestro Tim from Orchestra Iowa is always an adventure!We made Braciole and Bruschetta and talked about Mahler....WITH props....this is a must watch!!!!EMAIL FOR THE GROCERY LIST AND RECIPES: [email protected] by the drama of Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 — the soaring melodies, the hammer blows, the hero’s fate — we’re cooking dishes that hit with the same bold intensity.First up: classic Italian BRACIOLA, rolled tight with herbs and cheese, then simmered low and slow until it’s tender enough to make you forget your troubles. It’s rich, emotional, and just a little bit epic… very Mahler.Then we balance the drama with something bright and heavenly: burrata & roasted tomato BRUSCHETTA. Creamy burrata (hello, cowbells!) meets blistered tomatoes, garlic, and basil on toasted bread. One bite and you get that perfect mix of light and dark — just like the symphony.Watch it also on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079A night of big flavors, big feelings, and a nod to one of the most electrifying pieces of music ever written. Aprons on — let’s get cooking.Please go to my socials and subscribe, follow, like, comment, and share....to help me grow! Thank you! https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Did you miss our cooking extravaganza last night?  SHORT CLIPCooking with Maestro Tim from Orchestra Iowa is always an adventure!We made Braciole and Bruschetta and talked about Mahler....WITH props....this is a must watch!!!!EMAIL FOR THE GROCERY LIST AND RECIPES: [email protected] by the drama of Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 — the soaring melodies, the hammer blows, the hero’s fate — we’re cooking dishes that hit with the same bold intensity.First up: classic Italian BRACIOLA, rolled tight with herbs and cheese, then simmered low and slow until it’s tender enough to make you forget your troubles. It’s rich, emotional, and just a little bit epic… very Mahler.Then we balance the drama with something bright and heavenly: burrata & roasted tomato BRUSCHETTA. Creamy burrata (hello, cowbells!) meets blistered tomatoes, garlic, and basil on toasted bread. One bite and you get that perfect mix of light and dark — just like the symphony.Watch it also on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079A night of big flavors, big feelings, and a nod to one of the most electrifying pieces of music ever written. Aprons on — let’s get cooking.Please go to my socials and subscribe, follow, like, comment, and share....to help me grow! Thank you! https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Braciola, Burrata… and a Little Mahler Magic!Join me and Maestro Hankewich from Orchestra Iowa for Italian inspiration! We’re turning up the heat in the kitchen and in the concert hall vibes on Saturday, April 18 at 5:30pm CST.  It's FREE!COOKING WITH US? EMAIL FOR THE GROCERY LIST AND RECIPES: [email protected] by the drama of Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 — the soaring melodies, the hammer blows, the hero’s fate — we’re cooking dishes that hit with the same bold intensity.First up: classic Italian BRACIOLA, rolled tight with herbs and cheese, then simmered low and slow until it’s tender enough to make you forget your troubles. It’s rich, emotional, and just a little bit epic… very Mahler.Then we balance the drama with something bright and heavenly: burrata & roasted tomato BRUSCHETTA. Creamy burrata (hello, cowbells!) meets blistered tomatoes, garlic, and basil on toasted bread. One bite and you get that perfect mix of light and dark — just like the symphony.Watch on LIVE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hhrd94tJQ/Catch it later on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079A night of big flavors, big feelings, and a nod to one of the most electrifying pieces of music ever written. Aprons on — let’s get cooking.Please go to my socials and subscribe, follow, like, comment, and share....to help me grow! Thank you! https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Today’s chicken dish is extra special — not just because it was packed with flavor, but because of who it was made for.I had the honor of cooking for the cancer patients and caregivers at  The Hope Lodge in Iowa City, a place where strength, love, and community show up in the most beautiful ways.See video footage on my YT channel:https://youtube.com/shorts/Crb9wLXcMkg?feature=share More recipes on my website:https://giasitaliankitchen.bizI built this dish around five powerhouse spices — turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, paprika, and cumin — each chosen for their warmth, comfort, and supportive benefits. Together they create a blend that’s soothing, nourishing, and deeply flavorful… exactly what I wanted to bring to the table.Cooking for this community is a reminder that food is more than a meal — it’s connection, comfort, and a moment of care in the middle of a hard journey. I’m grateful to the American Cancer Society and the incredible team at Hope Lodge for welcoming me into their kitchen and their day.To everyone fighting, supporting, and showing up with courage — this one was for you.Let’s keep cooking, together.| Spice  | Core Benefit | Turmeric  | Anti-inflammatory power | Ginger  | Digestive relief | Cinnamon  | Blood sugar balance | Paprika  | Antioxidant + circulation support | Cumin  | Digestive enzyme support Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

What's for dinner, it's Friday!This Lemon Dill Salmon or Trout is so easy and delicious!🍋 Why I always bake my fish instead of frying itIn Gia’s Italian Kitchen, we keep things simple, flavorful, and rooted in real Italian cooking — and that’s exactly why I reach for baked fish every time.When you bake fish, you let the ingredients do the talking.No heavy breading. No greasy after‑taste. Just clean, bright flavor that actually tastes like the sea.✨ Baking keeps those beautiful omega‑3s intact✨ You get that tender, flaky texture without the oil bath✨ Your body feels light and energized afterward — not weighed downItalian cooking is all about letting good ingredients shine.Baked fish does that beautifully… and your body will thank you for it.More recipes on my website:https://giasitaliankitchen.bizLemon Dill Trout or Salmon1 lemon1 shallot or yellow onion4 cloves fresh garlic2 leeksSmall bunch fresh dill3 tablespoons salted organic butter3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)1 whole fillet of wild-caught trout or salmonPreheat your oven to 450°.Prepare a large baking sheet (with sides) with parchment paper and add the fish, skin side down.  Set aside.In a medium saucepan, warm the butter and EVOO on medium heat.Dice the shallot and thinly slice the leeks, excluding the dark green woody parts of the leeks.  Add to the saucepan and sauté for about 7-8 minutes.   Mince the garlic and add to the saucepan.  Sauté for another 5 minutes.Zest and juice the lemon, then add to the sauce.  Turn the heat off but let combine in the saucepan for a couple minutes.   Finely chop the fresh dill and add to the sauce.  Stir to combine.Pour over the fish.  Bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes or until desired doneness. Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

You don’t have to be on social media to cook great food, and I’m proving it with a handful of recipes that make weeknights feel a lot less boring. I point you straight to my blog so you can skip the scrolling, grab the links, and see exactly what I’m making with step-by-step recipes and photos.First up: Caprese pork chops that stay juicy. I share the simple choices that make a big difference, like why bone-in chops help with moisture, how a little chicken broth in the pan keeps things tender, and why pesto plus tomatoes instantly makes the whole plate taste brighter. If you can find burrata, it takes this from basic to special fast, and it’s a great fix if you’re tired of rubbery grocery-store mozzarella.Then we get into two easy staples that punch way above their effort level: homemade granola and herb-flecked popovers. I talk about reading ingredient labels, why even “healthy” store granola can be full of junk, and how to make a batch that lasts in an airtight container so you’re always five minutes away from a yogurt bowl lunch or after-school snack. The popovers are blender-simple and bake up light, warm, and savory like little dinner rolls with personality.Finally, I share my new go-to Moroccan chicken, built from a quick spice rub inspired by an American Cancer Society cookbook. Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, and garlic bring deep flavor plus antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, and you can cook it in a skillet or roast it with root vegetables.Listen now, grab the recipe links, and if you try one, subscribe, share the show, and leave a review so more home cooks can find us.https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangiaHow about a dinner with friends and family? Imagine a unique cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction! My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz  BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love! Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen spaceLearn more about us…all of our socials here:    https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Have you looked at the ingredients list lately?Homemade granola is so easy to make, super nutritious and delicious!   If that storebought bag has things you cannot pronounce, probably best to make your own!Watch my short video:https://youtube.com/shorts/2AEQtDwac-gFind more recipes:https://giasitaliankitchen.biz #cooking #cookingathome #cookingtime #cookingwithgia #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodie #foodlovers #giasitaliankitchen #dinnertime #cuisine #flavors #kitchen #cook #fresh #dinner  #viralpost  #tasty #yum #food #foodblogger #viralvideochallenge #viralreelschallenge  #granola #oatmeal #homemade #bake #breakfast Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Craving flavor without the scroll fatigue? We’re packing our feed with 30-second kitchen wins that still honor slow-food soul: quick-start marinara with seared chicken thighs, weeknight pasta made in the food processor, and a stovetop espresso ritual that beats drip by a mile. It’s the best of Italian comfort distilled into bite-size clips, with full recipes and stories linked when you’re ready to go deeper.Want your own cooking experience?  Learn how here:https://giasitaliankitchen.bizWe take you behind the camera and into our wider world: a physics-teacher brother pulling off the tablecloth trick, a Tuscan friend named Susanna guiding cannelloni with silky béchamel, and the sweet shock of a golden Pandoro dusted in sugar like fresh snow. Between laughs about Chicago’s notorious Malört and the steady rhythm of sourdough that replaces store-bought loaves, the theme stays the same—good food is a daily practice, a shared language, and a reason to gather.We also open a thoughtful lane for health and community. Hormone replacement therapy sits on many minds, and we’re asking for real experiences and resources as we weigh estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone choices. Add a big dinner-party spread—roasted vegetable lasagna and limoncello tiramisu for a crowd—and you’ve got a month of cooking that blends practical tips, heartfelt stories, and a few bold flavors you’ll want to try tonight.Follow us across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, and Pinterest at Gia’s Italian Kitchen to catch every short, recipe, and Italy moment. Then visit https://GiasItalianKitchen.biz for more recipes, classes, and updates on 2026 cook-alongs. If you enjoy the show, tap follow, leave a review, and tell us what recipe you want to see next. Let’s get cooking. Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

A kitchen can be a lifeline when life gets hard. We open the door to a year shaped by service, taste, and community: monthly meals at the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge, where adults in treatment and their caregivers gather for nutrient-dense, comforting Italian dishes that are easy to repeat on long days. The work is different from a showy cooking class—more heart than spectacle—with a focus on protein, gentle textures, and flavor that stays kind to sensitive palates, all delivered with the warmth of a home-cooked evening.From there, we map the 2026 calendar. Private group classes and employer team building remain fully custom and available virtually, designed to bring teams together across cities with menus that travel well and formats that spark connection. Our partners at The Brick Kitchen in Independence, Iowa, host a run of hands-on workshops: Nonna’s marinara, a Tuscan-leaning carbonara, fresh fettuccine, and handmade ravioli, each paired with thoughtful wine tastings. We also team up with Swamp Fox Bookstore for an olive oil–focused night—tasting, live cooking, and the option to bundle a new cookbook—while the Marion Library offers approachable entry points for beginners who want Italian staples without the stress.Along the way, we celebrate a podcast milestone—10,000 downloads—and outline what’s next: fresh series, interviews, and a new twist we’ll unveil soon. We also share a personal project in motion: a cookbook memoir that weaves childhood cancer survivorship with family recipes from Tuscany and the lessons a grandmother passed down at the stove. If you’re an editor or publisher who loves culinary storytelling with heart, we want to hear from you.Come for the pasta, stay for the purpose. Grab tickets to upcoming classes, share your 2026 goals with us, and invite a friend who needs a seat at a welcoming table. If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the show, leave a quick review, and tell us which recipe you want to learn next.Donated over 100 hours cookingDonated over $200 to Feed Iowa FirstDonated over $300 to Feeding AmericaPodcast reached 10,000 downloadsSo much to look forward to in 2026:* Core offerings – private group cooking classes and employer teambuilding events (custom menu and schedule)  https://giasitaliankitchen.biz * Social Media – short cooking videos, tips and recipes sent directly to you   https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen* Hope Lodge – cooking for adult cancer patients and their caregivers, with a focus on nutritional and delicious recipes    https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge/iowa-city.html* Brick Kitchen – advanced cooking classes in Independence, Iowa (tickets are almost gone, get yours NOW)   https://www.thebrickkitchenstore.com/upcoming-classes.htm Jan/Feb – Carbonara and Marinara from Tuscany March – Homemade Pasta April – Homemade Ravioli* Swamp Fox Bookstore – collaborative, ticketed events with cookbook authors   https://swampfoxbookstore.com/gia      o   Thursday, March 5 – Olive Oil tasting and Charcuterie making Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

My name is Kelley Cole, hear the story unfold,In the kitchen I shine, got a heart made of gold.Simmering sauces, olive oil slick,Italian flavors—now that’s my trick.From pasta to pizza, risotto on cue,Every dish I make tastes molto bellissimo too.So when aromas roll in and the good times roll,You know it’s cooked with love by Kelley Cole Learn more about Gia's Italian Kitchen:https://giasitaliankitchen.biz Watch my short video:https://youtube.com/shorts/GooOjgsZcBw?feature=share Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Need a unique Christmas gift?  Here’ a gift that stands apart!Give a cooking experience straight from the heart.Not something to wrap or hide on a shelf,But time spent together, shared with someone else.Friends and family cooking, laughing, and tooA gift full of flavor they’ll always love you for.This season give more than just something to buy,Give memories made – one dish at a time!I will send you a gift certificate that you can give to your friend or family member before Christmas!Buy now or learn more about virtual and in-person cooking experiences:https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shopWatch this short video on my YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/shorts/QfWYDXAylGM?feature=share Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

The kind of soup that makes a snowy day feel like a celebration doesn’t need a dozen steps or a culinary degree. We walk you through our easiest-ever New England clam chowder, adapted from a beloved community cookbook and tuned for modern kitchens, weeknight schedules, and hungry holiday crowds. With a chop-and-simmer method, you skip the sauté, keep cleanup minimal, and still pull off a creamy, briny bowl that tastes like it simmered all afternoon.We start with the classics—clams, clam juice, potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, butter, and flour—then make a few thoughtful tweaks that lift the flavor without weighing it down. Instead of half and half, we balance 2% milk with a splash of chicken broth for a lighter body that stays velvety. For heat, sriracha brings a gentle garlic backbone rather than blunt spice, and we ditch the sugar so the natural sweetness of vegetables and dairy can shine. The result is comfort with character: rich enough to satisfy, bright enough to serve alongside a bigger spread.Hosting a crowd? Set the pot to low and let everyone help themselves. We share our trick of using a portable induction burner to hold the perfect gentle simmer without running a gas flame all day, whether you’re serving mugs of chowder for lunch or keeping it warm between courses. You’ll hear tips for thick vs. brothy textures, make-ahead options, and easy garnishes—oyster crackers, chopped parsley, a final drizzle of sriracha—that turn a humble pot into a festive centerpiece. Cozy, reliable, and endlessly adaptable, this chowder fits a holiday table just as well as a quiet Tuesday.Ready to ladle up comfort? Hit play, grab the recipe from our show notes at giasitaliankitchen.biz, and if you enjoy the cook-along style, subscribe, share the episode with a soup-loving friend, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia/f/the-best-clam-chowder How about a dinner with friends and family? Imagine a unique cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction! My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz  BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love! Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen spaceLearn more about us…all of our socials here:    https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Do you have any sweet potatoes left?This delicious and nutritious sweet potato and black-eyed pea stew will warm you up!  Try it this week!  It's easy!   Full recipe on my website:ð 1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peasð 4 large sweet potatoes ð 4 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia/f/sweet-potato-and-black-eyed-pea-stew Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Paper trails rarely tell a straight story, especially when you gather more than twenty relatives on a single quest for Italian dual citizenship. We open the door to our process—the wins, the stumbles, and the strange moments—so you can see what it really takes to turn family lore into legal status. From old certificates with misspelled names to a notary who balked at a bilingual page, we unpack the real-world hurdles and the practical workarounds that kept us moving.You’ll hear how we split costs across one application, organized a cross‑generational document hunt, and set up powers of attorney so our legal team could file in Italy. We talk through translations, certifications, and apostilles, plus the little systems that saved us: shared checklists, version control, and a single point of contact. When a church fire erased marriage records, we leaned on affidavits and “no record found” letters to satisfy the lineage trail without inventing facts. The lesson: bureaucracy rewards precision, persistence, and calm.If you’re mapping your own path to dual citizenship by descent, this story offers a blueprint. Start early, triple‑check every name and date, and expect the unexpected. Find professionals who know the Italian courts, prepare bilingual documentation that’s properly notarized, and keep a clean record of every request and response. We’re closing in on the finish line now, dreaming of the day we step off a plane as citizens with passports in hand. If this journey resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who’s chasing their roots, and tell us your best tip—or your wildest paperwork plot twist—in a review.How about a dinner with friends and family? Imagine a unique cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction! My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop  BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love! Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space. Learn more about us…all of our socials here:    https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Time to make some changes to your herb garden….tear the basil out (sad face), bring the rosemary inside, and leave your sage, oregano & thyme outside (in the Midwest)How about a dinner with friends and family? Imagine a unique cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction! My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop  BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love! Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space. Learn more about us…all of our socials here:    https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

BASILCELLO......WHAT?????After I cut & harvested my basil to make pesto, I left the plants in the ground and the leaves regenerated themselves!!!So now what?Well instead of Limoncello I am trying Basilcello!!!   Have you ever heard of this or made it yourself?Here is phase 1.How about a dinner with friends and family? Imagine a unique cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction! My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop  BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love! Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space. Learn more about us…all of our socials here:    https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

A love letter to comfort food and the people who keep it alive, this episode takes a cinematic cookbook—born from a story of Italian grandmas cooking in a neighborhood restaurant—and turns its pages into dinner. We walk through “escaped birds,” a saltimbocca-adjacent pork roll with sage and prosciutto, seared in butter and olive oil until golden. Then we layer in a bright parsley salsa verde that cuts through the richness and finish everything on a bed of soft polenta that tastes like a hug you can hold with a spoon.We share why these recipes feel like a memoir you can eat: the faces in the book are the cooks behind the flavors, and their technique is practical, not precious. You’ll hear how to swap pancetta for prosciutto without losing balance, how to coax fond for sauce without scorching, and how a handful of fresh sage can perfume a pan. We break down texture choices for polenta, how to keep it oven-warm and silky, and the small, steady steps that make a home kitchen feel like a neighborhood trattoria.  By the end, you’ll have a game plan you can cook tonight—roll, brown, baste, spoon—and a new respect for the way simple ingredients tell big stories. If food nostalgia, classic Italian comfort, and no-fuss kitchen craft are your thing, this one belongs in your weeknight rotation. If you cooked along or tried your own twist, subscribe, leave a review, and share your favorite Nonna-style recipe with us.How about a dinner with friends and family? Imagine a unique cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction! My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop  BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love! Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space. Learn more about us…all of our socials here:    https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

A love letter to comfort food and the people who keep it alive, this episode takes a cinematic cookbook—born from a story of Italian grandmas cooking in a neighborhood restaurant—and turns its pages into dinner. We walk through “escaped birds,” a saltimbocca-adjacent pork roll with sage and prosciutto, seared in butter and olive oil until golden. Then we layer in a bright parsley salsa verde that cuts through the richness and finish everything on a bed of soft polenta that tastes like a hug you can hold with a spoon.We share why these recipes feel like a memoir you can eat: the faces in the book are the cooks behind the flavors, and their technique is practical, not precious. You’ll hear how to swap pancetta for prosciutto without losing balance, how to coax fond for sauce without scorching, and how a handful of fresh sage can perfume a pan. We break down texture choices for polenta, how to keep it oven-warm and silky, and the small, steady steps that make a home kitchen feel like a neighborhood trattoria.  By the end, you’ll have a game plan you can cook tonight—roll, brown, baste, spoon—and a new respect for the way simple ingredients tell big stories. If food nostalgia, classic Italian comfort, and no-fuss kitchen craft are your thing, this one belongs in your weeknight rotation. If you cooked along or tried your own twist, subscribe, leave a review, and share your favorite Nonna-style recipe with us.How about a dinner with friends and family? Imagine a unique cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction! My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop  BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love! Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space. Learn more about us…all of our socials here:    https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

What happens when your purpose drives away?  Our role as a parent has instantly changed.....and I am not really sure how to deal with this!Seems like people are in one camp or the other.  When your last child leaves the nest, parents are either so happy to have the kids out of the house…..or they are crying every day.  I am in the latter bucket!  The change is so huge and monumental, it is kicking my butt!  The day my last child left for college broke me in ways I never expected.  Tissued required!  What camp are you in?   Comment here or on my socials...find your favorite, I am on all of them:https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchenMy daughter gave me this little "Olive dude" before she left….how sweet is that!  And now it sits in the Iowa State Cyclone Lego. Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

We are back from Italy, and want to share all of the good nuggets with you!Nona and I have been recording some podcasts about our trip, with great info about the cities we visited, the transportation that we took, and of course the FOOD.  Today, let's talk about the Amalfi Coast and nearby towns.We visited several cities on and around the Amalfi Coast (Naples, Salerno, Amalfi town, Positano, and Herculaneum), then headed to Sicily (Catania, Taormina, Acireale, Aci Trezza, and Mt. Etna).  What a fabulous trip with so much to share with you!I have also been posting several 60-second videos of our travels, so please check those out.YT:  http://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079FB:  https://www.facebook.com/giasitaliankitchen/IG: https://www.instagram.com/giasitaliankitchen/I hope you will go to my socials and subscribe, follow, like, subscribe, and share....to help me grow! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!   You can go here to see all of them:   https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchenWant a unique cooking experience and learn how to cook authentic Italian dishes???    Let's schedule your private dinner party experience or employee teambuilding experience today!!!!Learn more about GIK:  https://giasitaliankitchen.bizContact me:  [email protected] Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

We are back from Italy, and want to share all of the good nuggets with you!Nona and I have been recording some podcasts about our trip, with great info about the cities we visited, the transportation that we took, and of course the FOOD.In the meantime, I have been posting several 60-second videos of our travels, so please check those out....and I will publish the podcasts in the coming weeks.YT:  http://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079FB:  https://www.facebook.com/giasitaliankitchen/IG: https://www.instagram.com/giasitaliankitchen/I hope you will go to my socials and subscribe, follow, like, subscribe, and share....to help me grow! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!   You can go here to see all of them:   https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchenLearn more about GIK:  https://giasitaliankitchen.biz Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

We recently went to Italy and I thought it would be helpful to brainstorm with you on what to PACK!  I review in detail the clothes I brought, the suitcase, what I put in my carryon, etc....for a seamless overseas travel experience! Questions?   Email me [email protected] In the coming weeks, I will post VIDEOS of our travels through the Amalfi Coast and Sicily for your enjoyment…maybe you will plan a trip in the future!All of my links are here…please follow, share, comment, like: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen#italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodie #foodlovers #foodphotography #giasitaliankitchen #localbusiness #womenownedbusiness #letsgetcookingwithgia  #dinnertime #cuisine #flavors #viralpost  #tasty #yum #herbs #food #datenight#culinaryclass #kitchen #cook #fresh #dinner #oliveoil  #charcutterie #travelabroad  #travel  #traveltips Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

I interviewed the New York Times bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI!!!  YEP it’s true!   She is so awesome and down to earth!  I can't wait for you to meet her!  Her book release is July 8, 2025.....preorder your copy at a local bookstore today!  If you are in Eastern Iowa, Swamp Fox Bookstore can order you a copy!Watch the full interview, and short clips, on my YT channel:  https://youtu.be/EKvL9WgFgrcAll of my links are here:  https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Adriana Trigiani is The New York Times bestselling author of twenty books in fiction and nonfiction. She has been published in 38 countries around the world. She wrote the blockbuster The Shoemaker’s Wife, the Big Stone Gap series, the Valentine trilogy and Lucia, Lucia...to name a few.Adriana’s latest novel, The View from Lake Como, hits shelves July 8th, 2025. Publisher’s Weekly’s “Best Book of Summer 2025”, this is the story of Jess Capodimonte Baratta, a recently divorced, dutiful daughter, living in her parents’ basement. When an unexpected loss sends her to her ancestral home of Carrara, Italy where Jess learns to rebuild her life and the house that goes with it. Visit her website at www.adrianatrigiani.com  Learn more about us…all of our socials here:    https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchenPlease follow, like, comment, subscribe....and all those social things, to help me grow!How about a dinner with friends and family? Imagine a unique cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction! My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz  BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love! Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space. Learn more about us…all of our socials here:    https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

YEP it’s true!   She is so awesome and down to earth!  I can't wait for you to meet her!  Full video and podcast to be released the first week of July, just ahead of her book release!All of my links are here:  https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Watch on social or listen on my podcast:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1876610 or just search for Gia’s Italian Kitchen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.Adriana Trigiani is The New York Times bestselling author of twenty books in fiction and nonfiction. She has been published in 38 countries around the world. She wrote the blockbuster The Shoemaker’s Wife, the Big Stone Gap series, the Valentine trilogy and Lucia, Lucia...to name a few.Adriana’s latest novel, The View from Lake Como, hits shelves July 8th, 2025. Publisher’s Weekly’s “Best Book of Summer 2025”, this is the story of Jess Capodimonte Baratta, a recently divorced, dutiful daughter, living in her parents’ basement. When an unexpected loss sends her to her ancestral home of Carrara, Italy where Jess learns to rebuild her life and the house that goes with it. Visit her website at www.adrianatrigiani.com   Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

FREAKING OUT!!!!!I am going to interview the New York Times bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI next week!!!  YEP it’s true!Be on the lookout on my podcast and all social medias at the beginning of July when I release the interview!All of my links are here:  https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Watch on social or listen on my podcast:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1876610 or just search for Gia’s Italian Kitchen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.Adriana Trigiani is The New York Times bestselling author of twenty books in fiction and nonfiction. She has been published in 38 countries around the world. She wrote the blockbuster The Shoemaker’s Wife, the Big Stone Gap series, the Valentine trilogy and Lucia, Lucia...to name a few.Adriana’s latest novel, The View from Lake Como, hits shelves July 8th, 2025. Publisher’s Weekly’s “Best Book of Summer 2025”, this is the story of Jess Capodimonte Baratta, a recently divorced, dutiful daughter, living in her parents’ basement. When an unexpected loss sends her to her ancestral home of Carrara, Italy where Jess learns to rebuild her life and the house that goes with it. Visit her website at www.adrianatrigiani.com  DO YOU MISS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS?Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero!  We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences.   You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!  My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!  • Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. • Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! • Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?  I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.  Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen  Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

I am bringing Italian cooking to hungry foodies, to cancer patients, libraries, and beyond!  Did you know that Gia's Italian Kitchen is getting around?Hope to see you soon!https://www.thebrickkitchenstore.com/upcoming-classes.htmhttps://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events?DO YOU MISS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS?Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero!  We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences.   You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!  My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!  • Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. • Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! • Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?  I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.  Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen  Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

LET'S GET COOKING!Virtual folks can watch LIVE on my Facebook, YouTube, or IG: https://www.facebook.com/giasitaliankitchen/ ORhttp://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079  ORhttps://www.instagram.com/giasitaliankitchen/ If you want the grocery list ahead of time and are going to cook at home with me, simply send me an email at [email protected] PERSON folks, you can register on the library site (groceries will be provided): https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/eventsSupport local and preorder your copy of Super Italian by Giada:https://swampfoxbookstore.com/item/wCIDqQu6pg8QGRKxd6hJlQWe will be making two DELICIOUS DISHES:1 - Calabrian Chili Garlic Oil2 - Casarecce with Sicilian Pesto and Shrimp Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Have you watched any of my cookbook challenges? I take a favorite cookbook and test a few recipes (and dress up a little like the featured book). I started with Audrey at Home (a cookbook/memoir written by Luca Dotti, Audrey Hepburn's son). This was followed by Stanley Tucci and Ida Garten. How fun is that??!!GIADA, one of my all-time favorites, has a new cookbook and I am going to test out a few LIVE at the Marion Library FREE on Thursday, May 15 at 6pm CST.Virtual folks can watch LIVE on my Facebook or YouTube. https://www.facebook.com/giasitaliankitchen/ ORhttp://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079If you want the grocery list ahead of time and are going to cook at home with me, simply send me an email at [email protected] PERSON folks, you can register on the library site (groceries will be provided): https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/eventsSupport local and preorder your copy of Super Italian by Giada:https://swampfoxbookstore.com/item/wCIDqQu6pg8QGRKxd6hJlQWe will be making two DELICIOUS DISHES:1 - Calabrian Chili Garlic Oil2 - Casarecce with Sicilian Pesto and Shrimp Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

I am so honored and blessed to collaborate with the American Cancer Society in Iowa City, IA.  The Hope Lodge invited me to provide cooking classes and nutritional information to the patients and their families, in their beautiful dining and kitchen space.  I started with some protein packed boneless, skinless chicken breasts and made 3 dinners for them.  Check out the flyer handout and my full class packet on my website, link below.The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. More than just a roof over their heads, it’s a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need. Each Hope Lodge community offers a supportive, homelike environment where guests can share a meal, join in the evening’s activities, or unwind in their own private room. Patients staying at a Hope Lodge must be in active cancer treatment. Learn more about the Hope Lodge - https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge/iowa-city.html Class packet on my website:  https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/events Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Plans today?  Been to Independence, Iowa?   It’s an awesome day trip!   The Brick Kitchen, a bakery, a brewery, boutiques and more!    Go right now!  Only 30 minutes from Cedar Rapids!To watch the video, go to my YT:https://youtube.com/shorts/LTJQ6Kf8tfc?feature=shareREMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HAVE SUNDAY DINNER WITH FAMILY?Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero!  We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences.   You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!  My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!  • Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. • Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! • Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?  I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.  Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen  Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Your Pantry Already Has Everything You Need for Amazing Salad Dressing!Having fun at Jeannie's house making Italian Vinaigrette on the fly!Creating the perfect homemade salad dressing is truly an art form that transforms a simple bowl of greens into a memorable dining experience. In our recent kitchen adventure, we explored the fundamentals of crafting a delicious balsamic vinaigrette using nothing more than common pantry staples. This approachable method proves that exceptional cooking doesn't require specialized ingredients or complex techniques – just a few quality components and some basic knowledge about flavor balancing.To watch the full cooking episode, go to my YT:https://youtu.be/tMor1T3vizUREMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HAVE SUNDAY DINNER WITH FAMILY?Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero!  We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences.   You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!  My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!  • Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. • Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! • Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?  I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.  Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen  Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

SO much fun with Tim and Eric from Orchestra Iowa....this is a great clip.....thank you to Logan Adam Schultz, owner of Upload Media Group.  Do you use your hands to make the meatballs?To watch the full cooking episode, go to my YT:https://youtu.be/c5_jfrf-TvgREMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HAVE SUNDAY DINNER WITH FAMILY?Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero!  We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences.   You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!  My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!  • Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. • Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! • Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?  I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.  Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen  Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Forgot to post this, but thinking about my dad tonight, so wanted to share.My message....if you know someone who has lost a parent, text, call or visit them, RIGHT NOW, and just say, "hey, I am thinking about you today!"    It will make someone feel loved!!! Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

We cooked out of Ina Garten's cookbook at The Marion Library last week.  This is my cookbook challenge, in collaboration with Swamp Fox Bookstore in downtown Marion.  We made two delicious dishes...here are my thoughts.Weeknight Mushroom BologneseFrench Bistro Salad To see pictures of our class, pick your favorite social:https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Thanks to Swamp Fox Bookstore!  Visit their website and support local:https://www.swampfoxbookstore.com/ REMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HAVE SUNDAY DINNER WITH FAMILY?Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero!  We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences.   You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!  My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!  • Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. • Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! • Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?  I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.  Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen  Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

OMG.....have you ever had a homemade Italian Cannoli?   They are the most wonderful dessert!  We are made them at The Brick Kitchen...homemade shells filled with a Ricotta filling, mini chocolate chips and crushed pistachios....and yet another filled with Limoncello Mascarpone.To see pictures of our class, pick your favorite social:https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen Want to try a class at The Brick Kitchen....see the schedule here:https://www.thebrickkitchenstore.com/upcoming-classes.htm REMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HAVE SUNDAY DINNER WITH FAMILY?Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero!  We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences.   You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!  My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!  • Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class. • Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking! • Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?  I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.  Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen  Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!