I am Italian, so Italian things make me happy. My home is speckled with Italian mementos. I hope you love them as much as I do! As far as cooking goes - Italian will always be my foundation.
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Pasta Making
Panetone
Decor
One of my prized possessions is my Murano chandelier. It's over-the-top!
I love these volcanic table tops. I have my eye on one for my deck (in the winter my porch.) They have them all over the place in shops on the Almafi coast.
Italian Volcanic Outdoor Table With Iron Base Lemon Decor
If you love Italian things, you'll love this beautiful tiles. They add cheer to any room.
We stayed in a home in Positano with these tiles in the kitchen. I was so happy to find them online!
Mediterranean 4'' x 4'' Hand Painted Ceramic Decorative Accent Tile
Believe it or not, I actually have a murano chandelier. Mine is multi-pastel colored and looks like a birthday cake. I absolutely LOVE it! They are very overdone and fabulous!
Murano chandelier 3 lights light blue and crystal
This chandelier is much closer to the one I own. How can you have a bad day when you're looking at something like this?
Murano Chandelier Luxury Roses • 6 lights • Giotto • Crystal gold 24K Green and Pink • Traditional Italian artistic Lighting
Talk about a statement piece! If I had the space…I'd do it!
Hand Blown Glass Chandelier Modern Lamps Art Multicolor Balls Lamp Mouth Blown Murano Glass Style Chandelier Lighting
Pasta Making
Making homemade pasta is the most comforting thing I do.
The design of the Tacapasta is exceptional. It holds a full recipe of pasta noodles and even has a clever rod to cut the pasta and deliver it to the rack.
Tacapasta (Pasta Drying Rack)
This is my basic all-purpose flour - I use it for everything.
All-Purpose Flour
Beautiful flour to work with.
Semolina Flour
The must-have pasta machine for a home cook. Marcatos Original World-Famous Atlas Pasta Machine, called the Ferrari of the pasta machine world by Cook's Illustrated, rolls and cuts pasta dough for making traditional Italian pasta at home. Nothing tas...
Marcato Atlas 150 Pasta Machine, Made In Italy ... - Walmart
I use this rolling pin for everything.
Straight Rolling Pin - 19 in
Panetone
I've been working on the perfect Panetone for years! It's best toasted!
Let's face it, Panettone is better with the best ingredients. I love these orange peels!
Candied Orange Peel
I usually buy the Florio brand.
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The right flour is so important. King Arthur flours are beautiful!
king arthur bread flour
Surprisingly sturdy and very pretty.
BakeryBits - Artisan Bread Baking Equipment
A collapsed Panettone is a drag and trying to hang it upside down without a proper hanger is impossible. This will do the trick.
Panettone Hanger or Skewer
So, if you want a one-stop solution to your fruit - here it is.