An Italian Kitchen: The Story So Far

Ciao, and Welcome to An Italian Kitchen-

I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you stumbled in by accident or you’re my mom or dad checking if this thing works (👋), benvenuti!

I’m Michelle — Italian food lover, pasta-shaper, Preston’s proud sidekick, and forever fan of olives, boat rides, and a good cappuccino on a sunny morning.

A little while back, I substituted my corporate life in Chicago for a culinary adventure in Florence, where I studied Italian cooking, interned at a Tuscan restaurant, and even worked for a Serie A soccer team (and yes, pasta and soccer is exactly as fun as it sounds).

Since then, I’ve been finding ways to keep Italy close — hosting pasta parties, running seasonal dinner clubs, refining my wine palate, and most recently, (while nestled in Kansas City), building this space: An Italian Kitchen.

My hope is that this blog feels like a seat at my table — filled with cozy recipes, practical guides, festive inspiration, and a little Italian joy …no passport required.

Thanks for being here — I’m excited for what’s ahead.