Octopus Myths & the Perfect Neapolitan Zuppa di Cozze
Does throwing octopus on rocks really work? I'm breaking down the Neapolitan kitchen myths—and sharing the one method my mother-in-law swears by. Plus, the story behind that famous cork legend.
Fisherman’s Pasta: My Sorrento Obsession
Stuck at home with a stiff neck and zero regrets? I'm recreating the hand-rolled seafood pasta that had me clearing my plate in ten minutes at a tiny Sorrento harbor café. It's easier than you'd think.
Naples’ Holy Thursday Mussel Soup Secret
You thought pastiera and casatiello were Easter's grand finale? Think again. Neapolitans will tell you there's one dish you absolutely cannot miss: Zuppa di cozze del giovedì santo. Today, the entire city is huntin
Crispy Baked Mussels with Parmesan & Garlic
I had a mussel craving last Sunday and ended up at the fishmonger with a crowd of Italian nonnas all having the same idea. But this Puglian-style baked mussel recipe? Totally worth the wait—it's got serious salty-
Summer Heat & Braised Mussels in Naples
After a month away from the kitchen, Adele braves the Naples heat to make her craved cozze in umido. A love letter to cooking through the dolce vita.
Finding Ganzirri Mussels: A Happy Accident in Sicily
Sometimes the best food adventures happen by accident. This is the story of how I tracked down Sicily's famous mussels, talked my way into a lakeside fishery, and scored the most incredible cozze for a 7-hour drive
My Mussel Curse in Naples (And a Sicily Solution)
After three disappointing restaurant experiences and a disastrous fishmonger trip, my love affair with mussels hit rock bottom. But Sicily might just save me.
3 Easy Summer Mussel Recipes From Naples
I've eaten more mussels than most people have crossed bridges—here are my three foolproof summer recipes for impepata di cozze, zuppa di cozze, and cozze gratinate. Plus, a mini rant about why Naples' mussels aren
New Year’s Eve Feast: A Neapolitan Surprise
I watched my Neapolitan husband work magic in the kitchen this New Year's Eve—paella that rose from the ashes and stuffed calamari that defied all logic. Here's how he pulled off the impossible.
Sunday Mussel Soup: A Labor of Love
Three kilos of mussels, a full seafood lineup, and my mum as my sous chef—this is how Sunday looks in my Italian kitchen. A ridiculously generous mussel soup that only makes sense when cooked at home for people yo
