Eat Like a Roman with Gourmet Magazine

Major foodie Robert Sietsema's series Eat Like A Roman on Gourmet.com is all about the unusual cooking methods of the Ancient Romans and how to bring them into the modern world. Recent articles include an attempt at Roman placenta (which is not that kind of placenta-it's actually a cross between lasagna and cheesecake!), garum (a fish sauce which the Italians still use today and call colatura), and a simple cilantro, mint and feta salad that you'll want to make for your friends. If you want to attempt some Roman recipes yourself, try Mark Grant's cookbook, Roman Cookery: Ancient Recipes for Modern Kitchens.

Giada de Laurentiis Comes to San Francisco

San Francisco got a taste of Italy today when Giada came to Williams-Sonoma in Union Square. The Modern Traveler braved the two hour line to meet Giada and get her newest cookbook, Giada's Kitchen, signed. Giada is just as fabulous in person as she is on television-and even more personable. Find out when Giada is coming to your town!

Giada de Laurentiis is On Tour

Yes, you love her recipes-but it's really her cute smile and sense of style that make you such a fan! Well, you have the chance to meet Giada in the flesh-she's going on a tour to promote her new cookbook, Giada's Kitchen, which was just released today. Check her website for the calendar of her book signing appearances and get your copy of the book signed by Giada herself!

La Cucina Romana (Roman Cuisine)

Are you dreaming of the baked artichoke hearts (carciofi al forno) that you had on your last visit to Rome? What about your favorite Roman risotto? The food of Rome is distinct within Italy, and the Italian restaurants in the U.S. will rarely feature Roman dishes. So you can do the next best thing until you return to Rome-make it yourself! The cookbook Roma: Authentic Recipes from In and Around the Eternal City by Julia della Croce features contemporary recipes from Rome and the region surrounding the city, Lazio. In addition, she provides informative sections on Roman wine, cheese, typical Roman ingredients, and even some restaurant suggestions for your next visit. My favorite recipe, rigatoni with broccoli sauce, uses an unexpected secret ingredient-anchovies!
Roma: Authentic Recipes from In and Around the Eternal City