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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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Homemade garganelli pasta with pasta comb

The Peculiar History of the “Pettine” Pasta Comb

By Sarah Ubertaccio

The garganelli pasta comb is one of Italy's most unique pasta tools around.

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