What You’ll Find Here
A culinary journey through cultures
Welcome to Cooking Postcards, an ever-growing collection of flavors and stories - where food is not just a meal but a passport to the world.
Here you'll find a collection of recipes, stories, and deep dives into iconic ingredients, all inspired by my travels, friendships, and heritage.
✈️ Blog – The fascinating stories behind each recipe, the people who shared them, and the moments that made them unforgettable.
🍝 Recipes – Traditional Italian dishes, global flavors from my friends, and unique finds from my adventures.
🔍 Food Research & Deep Dives – Exploring the history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of legendary ingredients
📌 Recipes from
Around the World
Food is a bridge between cultures, and each dish tells a story of its people and its territory.
📌 Cooking Postcards
Blog
In my culinary adventures each recipe comes with a personal story - where I discovered it, who shared it with me, and why it’s special.
This section features research on iconic foods and ingredients, starting with my first project: Parmigiano Reggiano.
📌 Research & Deep Dives: Exploring Culinary Heritage
Ciao! I’m Sofia, a high school student passionate about good food, different cultures, and travel. Born in Italy and raised in California since I was seven, I’ve always felt like I had a foot in two worlds—one shaped by my Italian heritage, the other by the diverse flavors of my travels and friendships. Over the years and my adventures, I learned that food is a way to stay connected, share experiences, and understand traditions.
A little about me:
📌 Born in Italy, moved to California at age 7
📌 Food lover & recipe collector – from family traditions to travel finds
📌 Passionate about cultural heritage & storytelling through food
My Favorite Foods & Travel Moments:
🍝 Making gnocchi or bake cakes with my nonna in Italy
🥑 Discovering avocado toast in California
🍣 Eating sushi in a hidden Tokyo alley or a delicious ceviche in Lima
🍕 Finding the best pizza in Naples
Culinary Postcards
Each recipe is more than just a list of ingredients - it’s a piece of someone’s history, shared by friends met during summer vacations, local families, and communities around the world.
Research and Deep Dive
Food isn’t just about taste—it’s also about history, culture, and tradition. This section features research on iconic foods and ingredients, starting with my first project: Parmigiano Reggiano.
Future research topics will include balsamic vinegar from Modena, Neapolitan pizza’s UNESCO status, and the art of curing Prosciutto di Parma.
Here, I explore:
What makes Parmigiano Reggiano different from regular Parmesan
The strict rules that protect its authenticity
The economic, environmental and cultural impact of this legendary cheese
The battle against counterfeits around the world
The story behind
Parmigiano Reggiano
Why Prosciutto di Parma is still cured like it was
centuries ago
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