Believe it or not, it’s almost Thanksgiving! Time to gather with family and friends, watch football, and if you’re like me, in charge of the Turkey dinner. Each recipe has a slightly different twist and claims to be the “Best Roasted Turkey”. Here are some tips to keep it delicious and simple: Season generously. Buy […]
King Arthur Flour: King of Pizza Dough
We’ve upgraded our pizza dough while in pursuit of the perfect pizza at both Gaetano’s and our sister takeout restaurant Piccini Italian Takeout. At both restaurants, we switched to King Arthur Flour. King Arthur is a high gluten, organic flour. We like it because it allows for an elastic texture, which is best for stretching […]
October in Italy
On multiple visits, I have had the pleasure of experiencing each calendar month of the year, in Italy. None of the months are a better time to shake hands with, than October. Winter months are cold. So cold, that you’ll need a bigger suitcase to bring all your warm clothing. I’ve been snowed on in […]
5 Benefits of Lunch with Colleagues
It’s easy to get in the habit of eating lunch at your desk or making lunch while working at home. Over the past few years, it’s no surprise that many work environments have shifted to being less personal while working remotely. We’ve researched why taking the time out of your busy day to eat lunch […]
The Spumoni Story
When we first opened Gaetano’s we considered making Spumoni ourselves. However, ice cream is no easy task. It’s labor intensive and takes specific equipment to produce. That’s why we traveled far and wide to find the absolute best Spumoni. We didn’t have to travel far and found it in Orange County, made by Brother’s Desserts. […]
The Story Behind Chicken Marsala
Recently, we had dinner at a neighbor’s home. At the end of the meal I was offered a glass of Marsala wine. Not something I normally would be offered but it’s been a while since I had an after dinner drink of Marsala. “Of course,” I said enthusiastically. Flavors of tobacco, brown sugar and apricot […]