I’m Laura — an Italian food blogger, recipe developer, and photographer sharing authentic Italian recipes, regional traditions, and the stories behind them.
Italian Kitchen Confessions is where I celebrate the food I grew up with, from homemade pasta and traditional dishes to simple, seasonal recipes inspired by the Mediterranean way of eating. My goal is to preserve the traditions that shaped my cooking while giving you practical tips and techniques to recreate them confidently in your own kitchen.
My First Confession: Who I Am
I grew up in Northern Italy, among the vineyard hills of Treviso, where food was closely connected to the seasons, local ingredients, and time spent around the table.
After studying in Milan and Paris, life took me beyond Italy. I moved to Dubai in 2010 for work and later lived in Bahrain, experiences that gave me the opportunity to discover different cultures, ingredients, and ways of eating. Along the way, I met my husband, Rob, who shares my love of food, travel, and discovering new places.
In 2021, we relocated to New York City, which we now call home.
Those years abroad broadened my perspective, but Italian cooking has always remained the heart of my kitchen. It is the food I return to, the food I love researching and developing, and the food I want to share through Italian Kitchen Confessions.
When I’m not testing recipes or photographing dishes for the blog, you’ll probably find me exploring a local market, swimming, traveling, or planning what to cook next.
My Second Confession: Who Inspires Me
My love for Italian food began in my family’s kitchen.
My father taught me to appreciate quality ingredients and the importance of technique and patience in cooking. My mother showed me another side of food: how a thoughtful menu and a beautifully set table can turn a meal into an occasion and bring people together.
Those lessons still shape the way I cook today.
I’m inspired by the recipes and traditions I grew up with, but also by Italy’s incredible regional diversity. Every region, town, and family has its own ingredients, techniques, and version of a dish — and discovering the stories behind those recipes is one of my favorite parts of what I do.
My husband is also an enthusiastic partner in my culinary adventures. Traveling together has introduced us to wonderful food and new flavors, but more often than not, I come home even more curious about my own Italian culinary heritage.
My Third Confession: My Food Philosophy
I was raised with the Mediterranean way of eating, long before I thought of it as a “diet.”
Seasonal vegetables, grains, seafood, quality proteins, fruit, and extra-virgin olive oil were simply part of everyday life. So were pasta, bread, homemade desserts, celebrations, and the occasional indulgence.
That balance still defines my approach to food.
I believe good cooking begins with quality ingredients, seasonality, and respect for tradition. Italian food doesn’t need to be complicated. Often, the simplest dishes are the ones that require the most attention to ingredients and technique.
Here you’ll find authentic Italian recipes, homemade pasta, regional specialties, seasonal dishes, and Mediterranean-inspired everyday cooking, along with the techniques and stories that make them meaningful.
You may occasionally find a recipe inspired by my travels, too. Food has always been one of my favorite ways to experience another culture. But Italy — its ingredients, traditions, regions, and the food I grew up eating — will always be at the heart of Italian Kitchen Confessions.
Collaborations & Features
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with brands and publications that share my appreciation for quality ingredients, Italian food, and thoughtful cooking.
My collaborations include Mutti Pomodoro, Fabbri, De Nigris, Citarella NYC, Sweese, Buydeem, and Vailnd, as well as editorial features and contributions with Simply Recipes and The Mediterranean Lifestyle.
Through these partnerships, I create original recipes, photography, video, and food-focused content that brings products naturally into my kitchen and the Italian Kitchen Confessions story.
If you’re a brand or editor interested in working together, I’d love to hear from you.
Citarella NYC – De Nigris – Upscale New York grocery story paired with Authentic Italian Balsamic Vinegars brand.
Fabbri USA – Authentic Italian syrups and preserved fruits brand.
Mutti Pomodoro – Italian tomato sauce brand.
Sweese – Collaboration with a US high quality brand of porcelain bowls and plates for your everyday meals.
Buydeem – Brand of kitchen appliances.
Vailnd: Number 1 liner for airfryer.
SimplyRecipes.com – mentioned in an article about best tomato paste.
TML – Collaboration for an article on a curated Mediterranean Lifestyle Magazine (ISSUE 23).
If you’re a brand or editor interested in working together, I’d love to collaborate. Let’s create something inspiring and delicious!
For collaborations or questions, you can reach me at italiankitchenconfessions@gmail.com.
Grazie mille for visiting Italian Kitchen Confessions!
I hope my recipes inspire you to cook more Italian food, discover a new regional dish, make pasta from scratch, or simply gather the people you love around the table.
And, of course, I hope you’ll make a few delicious confessions of your own along the way.
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A presto,
Laura
