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Stracciatella–Italian Egg Drop Soup

Stracciatella–Italian Egg Drop Soup

After a slice of savory Pizza Rustica and some arugula salad, the first course for my Easter meal is Stracciatella, Italian egg drop soup. Stracciatelle means “little rags” in Italian. They’re formed by whisking beaten eggs into hot chicken broth. My Mom made perfect little egg 

Christmas Alley, Naples

Christmas Alley, Naples

I call it the “Holy Mile”, one of my favorite areas in the old part of Napoli. Baroque churches abound and a beautiful garden loaded with frescoes and majolica ceramic tiles is hidden behind the Santa Chiara Church and Monastery. Via San Gregorio Armeno, a 

Bella Napoli

Bella Napoli

Naples as you may have realized by now is one of my favorite cities in all of Italia. My Italian roots are in Campania and Napoli is the region’s capital. I’ve felt as if I belonged there since I first visited. I love the food,