Gina Tringali

Our Italians: Georgette of Girl in Florence

by Gina Tringali | Feb 27, 2018 | Blogging, CasaMia, Florence, Interview, restaurants, Tips, Travel

Welcome back to the “Our Italians” series of interviews that focuses on food artisans, experts and producers in Italy or abroad. These passionate individuals are committed to sharing the best in Italian food, wine and traditional products, through family-owned...

Eating at Antica Osteria Pisano in Naples

by Gina Tringali | Oct 20, 2017 | CasaMia, Naples, restaurants, Travel

I was on assignment for a travel magazine in Naples in October with a photographer. When I said to her tonight let’s have dinner at Osteria Pisano, it was recommended to me by a Neapolitan friend, she asked “is the osteria operated by someone from...

Cooking Adventures with Casa Mia for small groups

by Gina Tringali | Oct 3, 2017 | CasaMia, Events, Rome, Tours, Travel

Given the success of our small group weekly Neighborhood Explorations we’re now offering cooking experiences for small groups during the month of October. Join us for a cooking class in Rome!The day starts with a visit to one of Rome’s most authentic food...

Biscotti recipe

by Gina Tringali | Aug 29, 2017 | CasaMia, Recipe, Rome

Autumn is around the corner. In Boston, Mom is canning peaches in simple syrup, making plum jam and jarring peppers. I’m indulging with fresh figs, peaches and tomatoes by the kilo and cooking jam and sun-drying tomatoes. I’m in no rush for August to end....

Wines from the Campania region

by Gina Tringali | Aug 8, 2017 | Beverages, CasaMia, Holiday, Naples, Wine

I’m counting down the days until the national holiday of Ferragosto on August 15. While many of my friends escape to the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Positano, we spend the day with family near Naples. Pranzo di Ferragosto (lunch on Ferragosto) is seafood based....