From Paesana, With Love

Storytelling is a side dish perfectly paired with all food, but especially with Italian meals. As families and friends congregate around tables for hours on end, they often pass around daily anecdotes along with platters of pasta and meat. This is the beauty of dining with Italians—food doesn't merely feed the body, it nourishes the soul in a celebration of life, love and community. Join Paesana as we take you on a journey through the many aspects of our process, from our kitchen to yours.

Beautiful landscape of hillside home in Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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Regional Italian Cuisine: Emilia-Romagna

Nestled between the Alps and the Apennines, Emilia-Romagna serves up a food culture that rivals all other Italian regions.

assortment of cured meats on cutting board

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Get To Know Italian Cured Meats

What’s the difference between Italian pork specialties guanciale, pancetta, prosciutto, speck, and lardo?