Allora, it’s been nearly a month since I’ve moved from the northwest of one country to the northwest of another country halfway across the world. Now, my appetite to learn Italian comfort food might be just as serious as my wish to be swept away […]
Long time no see Cozy followers! Apologies for my recent and abrupt absence this month. While I’ve been busy juggling a real life with Cozy life, I never like to disappoint. Which is why, during an international business trip to my favorite city, I went […]
It’s quite amazing, before I began writing and exploring food and cozy experiences, my concept of “cozy” was perhaps one dimensional and strongly correlated with physical sensations and climate. But the more I travel, the more I learn that cozy can in fact be more […]
As humble as he is talented. As stylish as he is sweet. As cultured as he is handsome. Meet, Giovanni Di Girolamo, our beloved modern-day Renaissance man. Hailing from Abruzzo in southern Italy, Giovanni (a.k.a. Abruzzo’s number one fan, a.k.a. BBQ DA BLUSHU) is a man […]
Introducing Cozy’s first every foodie collaboration with Milanese native, Carlotta, a.k.a. La Panza Piena! Since meeting Carlotta, I’ve constantly been inspired by her many talents and passion for food – from her meticulous Instagram game, to her ability to recommend a solid weekend trip itinerary […]
What better way to start the Comfort Food Diaries back up, than with my first Italian-American friend, Tori. While a native Californian, Tori still knows her Italian roots through and through – spanning across the Italian boot from Lago Maggiore in the north, […]
Allora, it’s been nearly a month since I’ve moved from the northwest of one country to the northwest of another country halfway across the world. Now, my appetite to learn Italian comfort food might be just as serious as my wish to be swept away […]
All my life I live in cities surrounded by water – the Pacific Ocean to be exact. And I’ve only traveled to countries and cities which I can still see water on the horizon. Yes, I admit, I’m less than familiar with what goes on […]
I’ve never really believed in having a soul sister…until now, that is. This month’s food diary comes from a dear friend of mine who I met at, yet again, the magical yoga studio I keep talking about. I remember the first time I met Toni, […]
Hi friends! I’m delighted to share this month’s comfort food diary for many reasons. The first reason is because it comes from a friend of mine who I met just over a year ago, and thanks to whom I became so involved in many of […]
Ironically, this month’s lighthearted diary comes from a woman who is an expert in the art of making people feel comfy, safe, supported, and held – much like the effects of comfort food. She has been putting me in to cozy yoga shapes every single week […]
Between juggling yoga school, work, and doing laundry I haven’t had much time to write for Cozy lately. But the Comfort Food Diary of the month is one thing I will absolutely not miss – or so help me because these nostalgic pieces are the […]
Often when we think of “comfort” words all too familiar come rushing to our hearts – “home,” “childhood,” “family,” and perhaps most often, “Mom.” I admit, I am no different and it’s way past over due for a piece on the woman who taught me […]
Introducing Cozy’s first every foodie collaboration with Milanese native, Carlotta, a.k.a. La Panza Piena! Since meeting Carlotta, I’ve constantly been inspired by her many talents and passion for food – from her meticulous Instagram game, to her ability to recommend a solid weekend trip itinerary filled with amazing eats, to her knack for whipping up a beautiful dish for a spontaneous after class aperitivo.
And so, I find myself on a quiet Saturday morning, in Carlotta’s vibrant kitchen filled with old-school pots and pans and a fridge covered in magnets from her adventures around the world. Saffron risotto prepared a day ahead, patiently sits on the dining room table, waiting for loving hands to roll it into nostalgic morsels of arancini.
Each bite-size bit, bringing back memories of a beloved friend and joyful dinner parties hosted by her parents with friends and family alike.
Each step of the recipe was executed as gracefully and intentionally as only could be expected from La Panza Piena, from her unusual use of red onion, to her gentle patience while constantly stirring broth into the risotto, down to making the arancini smaller than the traditional size. Nothing rushed, no corners cut, and every technique and ingredient had a specific purpose. But there was still room to play with regional ingredients as she added her experimental touch by hiding a bite of our town’s famous sausage, Salciccia di Bra, in the center of a few arancini.
The result? A peaceful Saturday afternoon lunch with friends enjoying priceless bites of happiness.
Grazie mille La Panza Piena for sharing your favorite comfort food and memories with Cozy!
