Escape to Italy at Home
Gifts for a state-side Italian summer.
I'll be honest with you, all those sun-soaked vacation photos from Italy are giving me major FOMO. While I'm sitting here in front of a fan waiting for the AC repair guy, I’m dreaming of cobblestone streets and gelato. So if your summer travel plans don't include a European adventure, The Weekly Selection can help bring a little Italy to your home.
Embrace the coffee culture. Italians don't just drink coffee. They experience it. These arty espresso tumblers from Revol (yes, they are made in France) can help make every sip feel a little more special. Stand at your kitchen counter, drink your espresso quickly like the Italians do, and pretend you're in Trastevere.
Eat like the Romans. Not all pasta is created equal, and I'm about to blow your mind. Great pasta can come from Northwest Arkansas. Yes, you read that correctly. Zelli pasta is made from organic durum semolina, extruded using bronze dies, which creates a rougher surface that helps sauce cling to every noodle, and then it’s air-dried for a nutty flavor. Cook it al dente, toss it with your favorite sauce and some pecorino, and suddenly you feel like you’re having a meal in Rome.
Sardines are having a moment. I’m not going out of my way to eat them, but I do love their packaging. Check out the packaging for Jose Gourmet sardines. It’s like having tiny pieces of art in your pantry. If you aren’t quite ready for tinned fish (and I don’t blame you), this gorgeous sardine artwork is a fun, colorful way to bring fish into your home. Sardines have even made it into jewelry. This charm from Mociun is adorable, but a little pricey.
From left to right: Zelli pasta; Revol espresso tumblers; sardine poster from Etsy
Top image: Jose Gourmet tinned fish