Summer Nostalgia: What Italians are eating to beat the summer heat
When I think of Italian summer, I think of long hazy days at sea, lounging under our favorite striped umbrellas, island hopping from north to south, and taking a much-needed break from the chaotic rhymes and emotions of life. But in traditional Italian fashion, no season or holiday is complete without a few recipes that symbolize the occasion. From seasonal tomatoes and peaches to freshly caught clams and simple cocktails, we couldn’t live without some iconic and nostalgic summer recipes that make the heat just that more bearable.