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Cooking the Classics is my project of cooking through the world’s great cookbooks, beginning with Italian classics, and sharing the recipes, techniques, and wines worth knowing along the way.

If you enjoy thoughtful cooking, good ingredients, and learning as you go, you’ll feel at home here.

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  • First look at new recipes, guides, and favorites
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  • A wine pairing and why it works
  • Seasonal cooking inspiration
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Your Complimentary Italian Wine Pairing Guide

A 3-page guide to help you choose bottles with more confidence.

Inside, you’ll learn:

  • What to pair with pasta, chicken, seafood, and richer dishes.
  • Easy bottles to keep on hand.
  • What DOC, DOCG, and Classico mean on labels.
  • Where to start without overspending.
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A Weekly Note From My Kitchen

Whether you cook often or are finding your way back into the kitchen, you’re welcome here.

This newsletter is a weekly note with recipes, wine pairings, and practical guidance to help you cook with more confidence and ease.

If you’re learning, settling back into your kitchen rhythm, or looking for recipes to keep in your regular rotation, I’d love to have you here.