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Sarah Ubertaccio
By Sarah Ubertaccio

A pledge to support our WNC community In late September, hurricane Helene came ripping through our hometown of Asheville, NC. This unexpected natural disaster devastated...

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Skyler Mapes of EXAU Olive Oil sitting in front of wooden french doors. Her hand is reaching out to touch a potted olive tree.

Interview with EXAU Olive Oil co-founder, Skyler Mapes

By Sarah Ubertaccio

Skyler Mapes, co-founder of EXAU Olive Oil, shares the vision and mission for the family-owned olive oil company and gives us tips for buying, using,...

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Father's Day Gift Guide for Pasta Dads

Father's Day Gift Guide for Pasta Dads

By Sarah Ubertaccio

Not sure what to get your pasta-lovin papà for Father’s Day this year? We reached out to a few of our favorite “pasta dads” and...

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Old black and white photo of Marcella Hazan stirring a pan over a stove. She's looking up at the camera and smiling. Photo taken by a student, of a class taught by Marcella Hazan in Venice in the 1980s.

Uncovering the Life of Marcella Hazan through Film

By Sarah Ubertaccio

Get a sneak peek at a soon-to-be-released documentary that reveals the story of the beloved Italian cookbook writer, Marcella Hazan.

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An elderly woman in a red bandana and apron looks to her left towards Vicky Bennison, a tall woman with curly hair. Vicky is holding a video camera with a microphone. The two women are smiling at one another.

The Story Behind Pasta Grannies: An Interview with Vicky Bennison

By Sarah Ubertaccio

The following is a partial transcript of our interview with Vicky Bennison. It has been lightly edited for content and clarity. Sarah Ubertaccio (S): Most people...

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Chef Joe Sasto

An interview with Chef Joe Sasto: Mastering the art of pasta from unexpected places

By Sarah Ubertaccio

Chef Joe Sasto shares his Michelin-star advice for making better pasta and finding culinary inspiration in unusual ways.

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Pasta et Al - Father and son making pasta

This Father and Son Make Pasta Together Every Sunday: An Interview with Pasta et Al

By Sarah Ubertaccio

Every Sunday, Alec Morris and his son, "little Al," make homemade pasta together – and it's adorable. We interview Alec to learn more about his...

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Alessandra Lauria - The Pasta Studio

Creating Sustainable Pasta with Sicilian Roots: An Interview with Alessandra Lauria of The Pasta Studio

By Sarah Ubertaccio

When Alessandra Lauria set out to figure out what she wanted to do in life, she didn't imagine it would involve pasta. But something in...

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Garganelli Board Pasta Social Club q.b. cucina

Learning the Ways of the Pastaia: An Interview with Meryl Feinstein of Pasta Social Club

By Sarah Ubertaccio

We sit down with Meryl Feinstein, the woman behind Pasta Social Club, for a somewhat nerdy (warning: we go really deep into pasta hydration) but...

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