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Why Every Pizza Chain Serves Wings

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

This Italian restaurant treats you like family

They treat you like family and if the experience is not perfect, they take it personally.

How to Grill Pizza, Grilled Pizza Recipe

Step-by-step instructions for using your grill, gas or charcoal, to make homemade pizza.

Here’s How Many Miles You’d Have to Run to Burn Off a Pizza

And a fancy latte will cost you nearly an hour walking, according to a new paper

The rules for tipping on takeout and delivery — and some other tips, too

Do you still tip 20 percent if you’re bringing your food home? Throw in a little extra for curbside pickup? Here are the etiquette commandments of COVID-era takeout and delivery.

Why Butcher Shops Make Great Restaurants

What happens when you merge a butcher shop and a restaurant? Cooking that’s a cut above. Here’s where to eat—and buy—some of the country’s best meat. Plus a recipe for country-style pork ribs from chef Damon Menapace.

What Is Italian Food?

We pose the philosophical and important question: What is Italian Food. The answer depends on where you live and what sort of food history you come from...

5 interesting facts about Italian Food

What would cross your mind when some one ‘s talking about Italian food? Pizza? Pasta? But, actually, Italian cuisine is more diverse and richer than you might think. There’s no limit of things to k…

6 Things you Didn't Know About Italian Food

6 Things you Didn’t Know About Italian Food<br>It is certainly no controversial statement to say that there is a lot to Italian food. It’s got a long history, is created by a creative and eclectic people with roots from all over the continent, and it has been refined for centuries. Everybody knows something about Italian food, it’s history and it’s preparation- after all- no one could reach the age of five without seeing an Italian chef toss pizza dough into the air…

How Do You Pronounce These Italian Foods?

Sweet facts about 5 bitter Italian foods

Why take supplements for health when you can eat bitter foods and bitter based drinks? Sweet facts about otherwise bitter Italian foods. Some notes on Ancient Roman Cuisine thrown in, too. Read more...

Red or White? Tips for Pairing Wine with Italian Food.

By learning a few key basics about different types of wine, you can make educated decisions on when and how to pair them with foods.

The number one mistake when cooking Italian food at home

The quality of the meal depends on the quality of the ingredients

Are There Healthy Choices at Italian Restaurants?

How to eat healthy at Italian restaurants - what to order, what to avoid, and why.

Learn To Cook Italian Food In Less Than An Hour

Learn the process not the recipe. Cooking after work never stops being a struggle. You want to watch TV, you want to do laundry, you want to grab drinks, you want to sleep. Oh, and you also want to cook a nutritious and satisfying meal in a miniscule window of time. It’s tough. Never fear. Cozymeal will teach you the basics of Italian food. These rules will enable you to whip up authentic Italian dishes in the little time you have after work…

Health Benefits of Italian Foods

Classic Italian cooking can be the key to good health with the right ingredients on hand.

11 signs you’ve never really eaten Italian food

You’re expecting to eat stuff you’ve ordered from the Olive Garden -- it's just not stuff you'll find in authentic Italian restaurants

LEAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT: Finding an old friend and some excellent Italian food

Have you ever suddenly discovered that an old friend has moved back to town? Italian food lovers are getting that feeling when they realize that the

How To Make Strozzapreti Step By Step

A photo turorial on how to make handrolled strozzapreti in easy step by step lessons.