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A Foraged Wild Mushroom Dinner at Della Terra

December 3, 2024 by Alexa [fooduzzi.com] Leave a Comment

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is truly a great food city. Long gone are the days where we were only known for putting french fries on everything––from sandwiches to salads to pizzas and beyond.

Nowadays, we have so many incredible restaurants doing creative, inventive, mind-blowing things with foods. And one of my all-time favorite restaurants––Della Terra just north of Pittsburgh in a small town called Zelienople (zee-lee-in-oh-pole)––did one of those mind-blowing things this past weekend!

Eating My Way Through Torino (Vegetarian Travel)

July 2, 2024 by Alexa [fooduzzi.com] 4 Comments

My last Italy recap post! And this one is all about the lovely, little northern Italian city, Torino.

You may be familiar with Torino for some of the same reasons I was: it hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics, and there’s some sort of Shroud of Turin there. It’s also known for its automotive history, as Torino is the headquarters for FIAT, Lancia, and Alfa Romeo.

Being in Torino was the true reason I was in Italy, as I had to be there at a conference for work. So even though my days in Torino were filled with many work-related things, I still saw a good bit of the city and ate…a lot of really great pizza.

A Day Trip to Modena & Maranello

June 24, 2024 by Alexa [fooduzzi.com] 5 Comments

I hope you like red!

I’m still pinching myself over the fact that I actually got to visit Maranello.

I don’t talk about this a lot, but I love Formula One (F1). I went to a few races when I was in high school, and my team has always been (and will always be) Ferrari.

Maranello is a small town in northern Italy and the home for Ferrari and the Scuderia Ferrari team. And you’re aware of that fact from the moment you get there. There are prancing horses, bright red road cars, and nods to the manufacturer everywhere. It’s kinda like Disney Land but for F1 fans.

Eating My Way Through Milano (Vegan + Vegetarian Travel)

June 20, 2024 by Alexa [fooduzzi.com] 1 Comment

It has been a while since we’ve done a good ol’ travel post here on the blog.

Like most folks, I haven’t been doing a ton of travel these past few years (for obvious reasons). But I’m starting to visit new-to-me places again, and I feel completely and totally energized and inspired.

I recently spent a little over a week in Milano, Modena & Maranello, and Torino in northern Italy, and honestly…I think it was one of the best trips I’ve ever been on.

My Favorite Books of the Year

December 27, 2023 by Alexa [fooduzzi.com] 3 Comments

It’s that time of the year again, my friends! It’s time to talk about BOOKS!

Quick & Easy Gift Ideas (That I’ve Gotten and Actually Love)

December 14, 2023 by Alexa [fooduzzi.com] 2 Comments

Hi Christmas is in a little over two weeks.

Omg.

How did it creep up on us so quickly?! I feel like this time of year absolutely flies, and I always find that I get close to the big day while still needing a gift idea or two.

And that feeling is exactly what inspired this post.

2-Ingredient Cinnamon Tree Ornaments

November 27, 2023 by Alexa [fooduzzi.com] Leave a Comment

The happiest of holidays to you, my friend.

Today we’re going to:

Make your house smell amazing.
Decorate for the holidays on the cheap.
DIY a fun, kid-friendly holiday craft.
Set yourself up for delicious-smelling ornaments for years to come!

How to Brew Better Coffee at Home (If It’s Tasting Sour or Bitter)

January 17, 2023 by Alexa [fooduzzi.com] 2 Comments

A few years ago, I published this post detailing how I “got into coffee” (aka started to understand the subtleties of coffee) as a complete beginner.

From the moment I started drinking coffee, I thought it needed to be loaded with sugar or milk or just downright bitter, and that simply isn’t the case.

Coffee can be fruity, juicy, chocolatey, rich, creamy, and most importantly balanced! And when you have a cup of coffee like that? Wow. Nothing better.

For being a morning (and afternoon… and maybe even evening) staple, coffee is a very nuanced drink. There are a lot of elements that impact the flavor you extract from the beans themselves, and that’s what we’re chatting about today!