Gia's Italian Kitchen's Podcast

Episode 4.10 - What If Better Hummus Is Just Tweaks?

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:00:00 -0500

What do you think of CURRY HUMMUS? Ever tried it?

It's delicious, nutritious, and easy......and when you make it yourself, you know exactly what ingredients are in there...and NO vegetable oils!!!!!

Full recipe on my website:

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia/f/curry-hummus

Watch the full video on my YT channel:

https://youtu.be/JORQ-KjMVGk

Homemade hummus shouldn’t feel like a project. We’re in the kitchen making a fresh, creamy curry hummus that’s big on flavor and simple enough for a busy weeknight, starting with whole garlic cloves, fresh ground ginger, and curry spice that instantly wakes up a basic dip.

We also get practical about the details that actually change the outcome. Fresh lemon juice brings the brightness that store-bought hummus often lacks, and we share a surprisingly useful tool tip: a flat silicone juicer with a seed catcher that squeezes out every last drop without the “painted metal” mess. From there, we talk tahini (pressed sesame seeds), why it makes hummus taste richer, and how you can skip it or even use a little chicken broth if you’re trying to keep calories in check.

The biggest texture upgrade is our favorite shortcut: blending two types of beans. We use classic garbanzo beans (chickpeas) plus cannellini or Great Northern beans for a softer, creamier finish, then bring it together with good extra virgin olive oil and a splash of water as needed. Finally, we taste, adjust, and make it personal, more lemon, more curry, more salt, whatever your perfect hummus recipe looks like.

If you love easy healthy snacks, meal prep dips, and simple Mediterranean-inspired recipes with a twist, queue this up now. Subscribe, share the episode with a fellow hummus fan, and leave a review, then tell us: are you team tahini or team no tahini?

Remember when you used to have a family dinner?

Imagine a unique cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

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Episode 4.9 - Braciole, Bruschetta And Mahler FULL

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Did you miss our cooking extravaganza last night? SHORT CLIP

Cooking with Maestro Tim from Orchestra Iowa is always an adventure!

We made Braciole and Bruschetta and talked about Mahler....WITH props....this is a must watch!!!!

EMAIL FOR THE GROCERY LIST AND RECIPES: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

Inspired by the drama of Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 — the soaring melodies, the hammer blows, the hero’s fate — we’re cooking dishes that hit with the same bold intensity.

First up: classic Italian BRACIOLA, rolled tight with herbs and cheese, then simmered low and slow until it’s tender enough to make you forget your troubles. It’s rich, emotional, and just a little bit epic… very Mahler.

Then we balance the drama with something bright and heavenly: burrata & roasted tomato BRUSCHETTA. Creamy burrata (hello, cowbells!) meets blistered tomatoes, garlic, and basil on toasted bread. One bite and you get that perfect mix of light and dark — just like the symphony.

Watch it also on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079

A night of big flavors, big feelings, and a nod to one of the most electrifying pieces of music ever written. Aprons on — let’s get cooking.

Please go to my socials and subscribe, follow, like, comment, and share....to help me grow! Thank you! https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

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Episode 4.8 - Braciole, Bruschetta and Mahler SHORT

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Did you miss our cooking extravaganza last night? SHORT CLIP

Cooking with Maestro Tim from Orchestra Iowa is always an adventure!

We made Braciole and Bruschetta and talked about Mahler....WITH props....this is a must watch!!!!

EMAIL FOR THE GROCERY LIST AND RECIPES: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

Inspired by the drama of Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 — the soaring melodies, the hammer blows, the hero’s fate — we’re cooking dishes that hit with the same bold intensity.

Watch it also on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079

A night of big flavors, big feelings, and a nod to one of the most electrifying pieces of music ever written. Aprons on — let’s get cooking.

Please go to my socials and subscribe, follow, like, comment, and share....to help me grow! Thank you! https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 4.7 - Braciole, Burrata, And A Maestro Walk Into A Kitchen

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0500

Braciola, Burrata… and a Little Mahler Magic!

Join me and Maestro Hankewich from Orchestra Iowa for Italian inspiration! We’re turning up the heat in the kitchen and in the concert hall vibes on Saturday, April 18 at 5:30pm CST. It's FREE!

COOKING WITH US? EMAIL FOR THE GROCERY LIST AND RECIPES: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

Inspired by the drama of Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 — the soaring melodies, the hammer blows, the hero’s fate — we’re cooking dishes that hit with the same bold intensity.

Watch on LIVE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hhrd94tJQ/

Catch it later on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079

A night of big flavors, big feelings, and a nod to one of the most electrifying pieces of music ever written. Aprons on — let’s get cooking.

Please go to my socials and subscribe, follow, like, comment, and share....to help me grow! Thank you! https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

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Episode 4.6 - Chicken is NOT boring!

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0500

Today’s chicken dish is extra special — not just because it was packed with flavor, but because of who it was made for.

I had the honor of cooking for the cancer patients and caregivers at The Hope Lodge in Iowa City, a place where strength, love, and community show up in the most beautiful ways.

See video footage on my YT channel:

https://youtube.com/shorts/Crb9wLXcMkg?feature=share

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I built this dish around five powerhouse spices — turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, paprika, and cumin — each chosen for their warmth, comfort, and supportive benefits. Together they create a blend that’s soothing, nourishing, and deeply flavorful… exactly what I wanted to bring to the table.

Cooking for this community is a reminder that food is more than a meal — it’s connection, comfort, and a moment of care in the middle of a hard journey. I’m grateful to the American Cancer Society and the incredible team at Hope Lodge for welcoming me into their kitchen and their day.

To everyone fighting, supporting, and showing up with courage — this one was for you.

Let’s keep cooking, together.

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Episode 4.5 - Lemon Dill Salmon or Trout for Friday Dinner

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0500

What's for dinner, it's Friday!
This Lemon Dill Salmon or Trout is so easy and delicious!

🍋 Why I always bake my fish instead of frying it
In Gia’s Italian Kitchen, we keep things simple, flavorful, and rooted in real Italian cooking — and that’s exactly why I reach for baked fish every time.
When you bake fish, you let the ingredients do the talking.
No heavy breading. No greasy after‑taste. Just clean, bright flavor that actually tastes like the sea.
✨ Baking keeps those beautiful omega‑3s intact
✨ You get that tender, flaky texture without the oil bath
✨ Your body feels light and energized afterward — not weighed down
Italian cooking is all about letting good ingredients shine.
Baked fish does that beautifully… and your body will thank you for it.

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https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

Lemon Dill Trout or Salmon

1 lemon
1 shallot or yellow onion
4 cloves fresh garlic
2 leeks
Small bunch fresh dill
3 tablespoons salted organic butter
3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
1 whole fillet of wild-caught trout or salmon

Preheat your oven to 450°.

Prepare a large baking sheet (with sides) with parchment paper and add the fish, skin side down. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, warm the butter and EVOO on medium heat.

Dice the shallot and thinly slice the leeks, excluding the dark green woody parts of the leeks. Add to the saucepan and sauté for about 7-8 minutes.

Mince the garlic and add to the saucepan. Sauté for another 5 minutes.

Zest and juice the lemon, then add to the sauce. Turn the heat off but let combine in the saucepan for a couple minutes.

Finely chop the fresh dill and add to the sauce. Stir to combine.

Pour over the fish. Bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes or until desired doneness.

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Episode 4.04 - You Can Skip Social Media And Still Eat Well

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500

You don’t have to be on social media to cook great food, and I’m proving it with a handful of recipes that make weeknights feel a lot less boring. I point you straight to my blog so you can skip the scrolling, grab the links, and see exactly what I’m making with step-by-step recipes and photos.

First up: Caprese pork chops that stay juicy. I share the simple choices that make a big difference, like why bone-in chops help with moisture, how a little chicken broth in the pan keeps things tender, and why pesto plus tomatoes instantly makes the whole plate taste brighter. If you can find burrata, it takes this from basic to special fast, and it’s a great fix if you’re tired of rubbery grocery-store mozzarella.

Then we get into two easy staples that punch way above their effort level: homemade granola and herb-flecked popovers. I talk about reading ingredient labels, why even “healthy” store granola can be full of junk, and how to make a batch that lasts in an airtight container so you’re always five minutes away from a yogurt bowl lunch or after-school snack. The popovers are blender-simple and bake up light, warm, and savory like little dinner rolls with personality.

Finally, I share my new go-to Moroccan chicken, built from a quick spice rub inspired by an American Cancer Society cookbook. Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, and garlic bring deep flavor plus antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, and you can cook it in a skillet or roast it with root vegetables.

Listen now, grab the recipe links, and if you try one, subscribe, share the show, and leave a review so more home cooks can find us.

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia

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Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?
I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space

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Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 4.03 - What’s Really In Store-Bought Granola And How To Make A Cleaner One

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Have you looked at the ingredients list lately?
Homemade granola is so easy to make, super nutritious and delicious! If that storebought bag has things you cannot pronounce, probably best to make your own!

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Episode 4.02 - From Marinara To Malort: What We’re Posting And Why It’s Worth A Look

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Craving flavor without the scroll fatigue? We’re packing our feed with 30-second kitchen wins that still honor slow-food soul: quick-start marinara with seared chicken thighs, weeknight pasta made in the food processor, and a stovetop espresso ritual that beats drip by a mile. It’s the best of Italian comfort distilled into bite-size clips, with full recipes and stories linked when you’re ready to go deeper.

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We take you behind the camera and into our wider world: a physics-teacher brother pulling off the tablecloth trick, a Tuscan friend named Susanna guiding cannelloni with silky béchamel, and the sweet shock of a golden Pandoro dusted in sugar like fresh snow. Between laughs about Chicago’s notorious Malört and the steady rhythm of sourdough that replaces store-bought loaves, the theme stays the same—good food is a daily practice, a shared language, and a reason to gather.

We also open a thoughtful lane for health and community. Hormone replacement therapy sits on many minds, and we’re asking for real experiences and resources as we weigh estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone choices. Add a big dinner-party spread—roasted vegetable lasagna and limoncello tiramisu for a crowd—and you’ve got a month of cooking that blends practical tips, heartfelt stories, and a few bold flavors you’ll want to try tonight.

Follow us across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, and Pinterest at Gia’s Italian Kitchen to catch every short, recipe, and Italy moment. Then visit https://GiasItalianKitchen.biz for more recipes, classes, and updates on 2026 cook-alongs. If you enjoy the show, tap follow, leave a review, and tell us what recipe you want to see next. Let’s get cooking.

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Episode 4.01 - Carbonara, Caregivers, And “Holy Buckets”: A Very Tasty Roadmap

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

A kitchen can be a lifeline when life gets hard. We open the door to a year shaped by service, taste, and community: monthly meals at the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge, where adults in treatment and their caregivers gather for nutrient-dense, comforting Italian dishes that are easy to repeat on long days. The work is different from a showy cooking class—more heart than spectacle—with a focus on protein, gentle textures, and flavor that stays kind to sensitive palates, all delivered with the warmth of a home-cooked evening.

From there, we map the 2026 calendar. Private group classes and employer team building remain fully custom and available virtually, designed to bring teams together across cities with menus that travel well and formats that spark connection. Our partners at The Brick Kitchen in Independence, Iowa, host a run of hands-on workshops: Nonna’s marinara, a Tuscan-leaning carbonara, fresh fettuccine, and handmade ravioli, each paired with thoughtful wine tastings. We also team up with Swamp Fox Bookstore for an olive oil–focused night—tasting, live cooking, and the option to bundle a new cookbook—while the Marion Library offers approachable entry points for beginners who want Italian staples without the stress.

Along the way, we celebrate a podcast milestone—10,000 downloads—and outline what’s next: fresh series, interviews, and a new twist we’ll unveil soon. We also share a personal project in motion: a cookbook memoir that weaves childhood cancer survivorship with family recipes from Tuscany and the lessons a grandmother passed down at the stove. If you’re an editor or publisher who loves culinary storytelling with heart, we want to hear from you.

Come for the pasta, stay for the purpose. Grab tickets to upcoming classes, share your 2026 goals with us, and invite a friend who needs a seat at a welcoming table. If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the show, leave a quick review, and tell us which recipe you want to learn next.

Donated over 100 hours cooking
Donated over $200 to Feed Iowa First
Donated over $300 to Feeding America
Podcast reached 10,000 downloads

So much to look forward to in 2026:

* Core offerings – private group cooking classes and employer teambuilding events (custom menu and schedule) https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

* Social Media – short cooking videos, tips and recipes sent directly to you https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

* Hope Lodge – cooking for adult cancer patients and their caregivers, with a focus on nutritional and delicious recipes https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge/iowa-city.html

* Brick Kitchen – advanced cooking classes in Independence, Iowa (tickets are almost gone, get yours NOW) https://www.thebrickkitchenstore.com/upcoming-classes.htm

Jan/Feb – Carbonara and Marinara from Tuscany
March – Homemade Pasta
April – Homemade Ravioli

* Swamp Fox Bookstore – collaborative, ticketed events with cookbook authors https://swampfoxbookstore.com/gia

o Thursday, March 5 – Olive Oil tasting and Charcuterie making

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Episode 3.37 - Hello, my name is Kelley Cole with Gia's Italian Kitchen!

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600

My name is Kelley Cole, hear the story unfold,

In the kitchen I shine, got a heart made of gold.

Simmering sauces, olive oil slick,

Italian flavors—now that’s my trick.

From pasta to pizza, risotto on cue,

Every dish I make tastes molto bellissimo too.

So when aromas roll in and the good times roll,

You know it’s cooked with love by Kelley Cole

Learn more about Gia's Italian Kitchen:

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

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Episode 3.36 - Private Italian Cooking Parties At Home - Get your gift certificate NOW!

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Need a unique Christmas gift? Here’ a gift that stands apart!

Give a cooking experience straight from the heart.

Not something to wrap or hide on a shelf,

But time spent together, shared with someone else.

Friends and family cooking, laughing, and too

A gift full of flavor they’ll always love you for.

This season give more than just something to buy,

Give memories made – one dish at a time!

I will send you a gift certificate that you can give to your friend or family member before Christmas!

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Episode 3.35 - Snow Day Clam Chowder

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0600

The kind of soup that makes a snowy day feel like a celebration doesn’t need a dozen steps or a culinary degree. We walk you through our easiest-ever New England clam chowder, adapted from a beloved community cookbook and tuned for modern kitchens, weeknight schedules, and hungry holiday crowds. With a chop-and-simmer method, you skip the sauté, keep cleanup minimal, and still pull off a creamy, briny bowl that tastes like it simmered all afternoon.

We start with the classics—clams, clam juice, potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, butter, and flour—then make a few thoughtful tweaks that lift the flavor without weighing it down. Instead of half and half, we balance 2% milk with a splash of chicken broth for a lighter body that stays velvety. For heat, sriracha brings a gentle garlic backbone rather than blunt spice, and we ditch the sugar so the natural sweetness of vegetables and dairy can shine. The result is comfort with character: rich enough to satisfy, bright enough to serve alongside a bigger spread.

Hosting a crowd? Set the pot to low and let everyone help themselves. We share our trick of using a portable induction burner to hold the perfect gentle simmer without running a gas flame all day, whether you’re serving mugs of chowder for lunch or keeping it warm between courses. You’ll hear tips for thick vs. brothy textures, make-ahead options, and easy garnishes—oyster crackers, chopped parsley, a final drizzle of sriracha—that turn a humble pot into a festive centerpiece. Cozy, reliable, and endlessly adaptable, this chowder fits a holiday table just as well as a quiet Tuesday.

Ready to ladle up comfort? Hit play, grab the recipe from our show notes at giasitaliankitchen.biz, and if you enjoy the cook-along style, subscribe, share the episode with a soup-loving friend, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia/f/the-best-clam-chowder

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Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?
I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.34 - Sweet potato and black-eyed pea stew

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0600

Do you have any sweet potatoes left?

This delicious and nutritious sweet potato and black-eyed pea stew will warm you up! Try it this week! It's easy! Full recipe on my website:

ð 1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas

ð 4 large sweet potatoes

ð 4 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia/f/sweet-potato-and-black-eyed-pea-stew

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Episode 3.33 - Our Family’s Three-Year Journey To Italian Dual Citizenship

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0600

Paper trails rarely tell a straight story, especially when you gather more than twenty relatives on a single quest for Italian dual citizenship. We open the door to our process—the wins, the stumbles, and the strange moments—so you can see what it really takes to turn family lore into legal status. From old certificates with misspelled names to a notary who balked at a bilingual page, we unpack the real-world hurdles and the practical workarounds that kept us moving.

You’ll hear how we split costs across one application, organized a cross‑generational document hunt, and set up powers of attorney so our legal team could file in Italy. We talk through translations, certifications, and apostilles, plus the little systems that saved us: shared checklists, version control, and a single point of contact. When a church fire erased marriage records, we leaned on affidavits and “no record found” letters to satisfy the lineage trail without inventing facts. The lesson: bureaucracy rewards precision, persistence, and calm.

If you’re mapping your own path to dual citizenship by descent, this story offers a blueprint. Start early, triple‑check every name and date, and expect the unexpected. Find professionals who know the Italian courts, prepare bilingual documentation that’s properly notarized, and keep a clean record of every request and response. We’re closing in on the finish line now, dreaming of the day we step off a plane as citizens with passports in hand. If this journey resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who’s chasing their roots, and tell us your best tip—or your wildest paperwork plot twist—in a review.

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Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
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Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?
I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.32 - Tending to your herb garden in the fall

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0500

Time to make some changes to your herb garden….tear the basil out (sad face), bring the rosemary inside, and leave your sage, oregano & thyme outside (in the Midwest)

How about a dinner with friends and family?

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BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?
I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.31 - Basilcello....that's right....like Limoncello but with BASIL

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0500

BASILCELLO......WHAT?????
After I cut & harvested my basil to make pesto, I left the plants in the ground and the leaves regenerated themselves!!!
So now what?
Well instead of Limoncello I am trying Basilcello!!! Have you ever heard of this or made it yourself?
Here is phase 1.

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Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
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Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?
I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

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Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.30 - Cooking LIVE from Nonna's House, Cookbook from the Netflix film

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0500

A love letter to comfort food and the people who keep it alive, this episode takes a cinematic cookbook—born from a story of Italian grandmas cooking in a neighborhood restaurant—and turns its pages into dinner. We walk through “escaped birds,” a saltimbocca-adjacent pork roll with sage and prosciutto, seared in butter and olive oil until golden. Then we layer in a bright parsley salsa verde that cuts through the richness and finish everything on a bed of soft polenta that tastes like a hug you can hold with a spoon.

We share why these recipes feel like a memoir you can eat: the faces in the book are the cooks behind the flavors, and their technique is practical, not precious. You’ll hear how to swap pancetta for prosciutto without losing balance, how to coax fond for sauce without scorching, and how a handful of fresh sage can perfume a pan. We break down texture choices for polenta, how to keep it oven-warm and silky, and the small, steady steps that make a home kitchen feel like a neighborhood trattoria.

By the end, you’ll have a game plan you can cook tonight—roll, brown, baste, spoon—and a new respect for the way simple ingredients tell big stories. If food nostalgia, classic Italian comfort, and no-fuss kitchen craft are your thing, this one belongs in your weeknight rotation. If you cooked along or tried your own twist, subscribe, leave a review, and share your favorite Nonna-style recipe with us.

How about a dinner with friends and family?

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BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?
I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.29 - Preview of Cooking LIVE from Nonna's House, Cookbook from the Netflix film

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0500

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My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?
I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.28 - New to Empty Nesting- Jumping for joy or Crying your eyes out?

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0500

What happens when your purpose drives away? Our role as a parent has instantly changed.....and I am not really sure how to deal with this!

Seems like people are in one camp or the other. When your last child leaves the nest, parents are either so happy to have the kids out of the house…..or they are crying every day. I am in the latter bucket! The change is so huge and monumental, it is kicking my butt!

The day my last child left for college broke me in ways I never expected. Tissued required! What camp are you in?
Comment here or on my socials...find your favorite, I am on all of them:

https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

My daughter gave me this little "Olive dude" before she left….how sweet is that! And now it sits in the Iowa State Cyclone Lego.

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.27 - Returning from Italy- our review of Amalfi

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0500

We are back from Italy, and want to share all of the good nuggets with you!

Nona and I have been recording some podcasts about our trip, with great info about the cities we visited, the transportation that we took, and of course the FOOD. Today, let's talk about the Amalfi Coast and nearby towns.

We visited several cities on and around the Amalfi Coast (Naples, Salerno, Amalfi town, Positano, and Herculaneum), then headed to Sicily (Catania, Taormina, Acireale, Aci Trezza, and Mt. Etna). What a fabulous trip with so much to share with you!

I have also been posting several 60-second videos of our travels, so please check those out.

YT: http://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079

FB: https://www.facebook.com/giasitaliankitchen/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/giasitaliankitchen/

I hope you will go to my socials and subscribe, follow, like, subscribe, and share....to help me grow! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

You can go here to see all of them: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Want a unique cooking experience and learn how to cook authentic Italian dishes??? Let's schedule your private dinner party experience or employee teambuilding experience today!!!!

Learn more about GIK: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

Contact me: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.26 - Returning from Italy: Travel Visuals and Podcasts Coming Soon

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0500

We are back from Italy, and want to share all of the good nuggets with you!

Nona and I have been recording some podcasts about our trip, with great info about the cities we visited, the transportation that we took, and of course the FOOD.

In the meantime, I have been posting several 60-second videos of our travels, so please check those out....and I will publish the podcasts in the coming weeks.

YT: http://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079

FB: https://www.facebook.com/giasitaliankitchen/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/giasitaliankitchen/

I hope you will go to my socials and subscribe, follow, like, subscribe, and share....to help me grow! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You can go here to see all of them: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Learn more about GIK: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.25 - Traveling abroad…or want to? What should you pack?

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0500

We recently went to Italy and I thought it would be helpful to brainstorm with you on what to PACK!

I review in detail the clothes I brought, the suitcase, what I put in my carryon, etc....for a seamless overseas travel experience!

Questions? Email me kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

In the coming weeks, I will post VIDEOS of our travels through the Amalfi Coast and Sicily for your enjoyment…maybe you will plan a trip in the future!

All of my links are here…please follow, share, comment, like: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

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Episode 3.24 - THE FULL INTERVIEW w ADRIANA TRIGIANI IS HERE!

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0500

I interviewed the New York Times bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI!!! YEP it’s true! She is so awesome and down to earth! I can't wait for you to meet her! Her book release is July 8, 2025.....preorder your copy at a local bookstore today! If you are in Eastern Iowa, Swamp Fox Bookstore can order you a copy!

Watch the full interview, and short clips, on my YT channel: https://youtu.be/EKvL9WgFgrc

All of my links are here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Adriana Trigiani is The New York Times bestselling author of twenty books in fiction and nonfiction. She has been published in 38 countries around the world. She wrote the blockbuster The Shoemaker’s Wife, the Big Stone Gap series, the Valentine trilogy and Lucia, Lucia...to name a few.

Adriana’s latest novel, The View from Lake Como, hits shelves July 8th, 2025. Publisher’s Weekly’s “Best Book of Summer 2025”, this is the story of Jess Capodimonte Baratta, a recently divorced, dutiful daughter, living in her parents’ basement. When an unexpected loss sends her to her ancestral home of Carrara, Italy where Jess learns to rebuild her life and the house that goes with it.
Visit her website at www.adrianatrigiani.com

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Please follow, like, comment, subscribe....and all those social things, to help me grow!

How about a dinner with friends and family?

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person?
I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.23 - SNEAK PREVIEW------ I interviewed the New York Times bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI!!!

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0500

YEP it’s true! She is so awesome and down to earth! I can't wait for you to meet her! Full video and podcast to be released the first week of July, just ahead of her book release!

All of my links are here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Watch on social or listen on my podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1876610 or just search for Gia’s Italian Kitchen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.

Visit her website at www.adrianatrigiani.com

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.22 - I am going to interview ADRIANA TRIGIANI

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0500

FREAKING OUT!!!!!

I am going to interview the New York Times bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI next week!!! YEP it’s true!

Be on the lookout on my podcast and all social medias at the beginning of July when I release the interview!

All of my links are here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Watch on social or listen on my podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1876610 or just search for Gia’s Italian Kitchen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.

Visit her website at www.adrianatrigiani.com

DO YOU MISS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS?
Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.21 - Where Food Meets Purpose: The Journey Ahead

Thu, 22 May 2025 16:00:00 -0500

I am bringing Italian cooking to hungry foodies, to cancer patients, libraries, and beyond! Did you know that Gia's Italian Kitchen is getting around?

Hope to see you soon!

https://www.thebrickkitchenstore.com/upcoming-classes.htm

https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events?

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.20 - GIADA, one of my all-time favorites, has a new cookbook and I am going to test recipes LIVE!

Tue, 13 May 2025 22:00:00 -0500

LET'S GET COOKING!

Virtual folks can watch LIVE on my Facebook, YouTube, or IG: https://www.facebook.com/giasitaliankitchen/ OR

http://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079 OR

https://www.instagram.com/giasitaliankitchen/

If you want the grocery list ahead of time and are going to cook at home with me, simply send me an email at kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

IN PERSON folks, you can register on the library site (groceries will be provided): https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events

Support local and preorder your copy of Super Italian by Giada:

https://swampfoxbookstore.com/item/wCIDqQu6pg8QGRKxd6hJlQ

We will be making two DELICIOUS DISHES:

1 - Calabrian Chili Garlic Oil

2 - Casarecce with Sicilian Pesto and Shrimp

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.19 - Cooking with Giada!!!!

Thu, 01 May 2025 19:00:00 -0500

Have you watched any of my cookbook challenges? I take a favorite cookbook and test a few recipes (and dress up a little like the featured book). I started with Audrey at Home (a cookbook/memoir written by Luca Dotti, Audrey Hepburn's son). This was followed by Stanley Tucci and Ida Garten. How fun is that??!!

GIADA, one of my all-time favorites, has a new cookbook and I am going to test out a few LIVE at the Marion Library FREE on Thursday, May 15 at 6pm CST.

Virtual folks can watch LIVE on my Facebook or YouTube. https://www.facebook.com/giasitaliankitchen/ OR
http://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079

If you want the grocery list ahead of time and are going to cook at home with me, simply send me an email at kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

IN PERSON folks, you can register on the library site (groceries will be provided): https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events

Support local and preorder your copy of Super Italian by Giada:
https://swampfoxbookstore.com/item/wCIDqQu6pg8QGRKxd6hJlQ

We will be making two DELICIOUS DISHES:
1 - Calabrian Chili Garlic Oil
2 - Casarecce with Sicilian Pesto and Shrimp

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.18 - What is the ACS Hope Lodge?

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500

I am so honored and blessed to collaborate with the American Cancer Society in Iowa City, IA. The Hope Lodge invited me to provide cooking classes and nutritional information to the patients and their families, in their beautiful dining and kitchen space. I started with some protein packed boneless, skinless chicken breasts and made 3 dinners for them. Check out the flyer handout and my full class packet on my website, link below.

The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. More than just a roof over their heads, it’s a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need. Each Hope Lodge community offers a supportive, homelike environment where guests can share a meal, join in the evening’s activities, or unwind in their own private room. Patients staying at a Hope Lodge must be in active cancer treatment.

Learn more about the Hope Lodge - https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge/iowa-city.html

Class packet on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/events

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.17 - Day Trip to The Brick Kitchen in Independence, IA

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Plans today? Been to Independence, Iowa? It’s an awesome day trip! The Brick Kitchen, a bakery, a brewery, boutiques and more! Go right now! Only 30 minutes from Cedar Rapids!

To watch the video, go to my YT:

https://youtube.com/shorts/LTJQ6Kf8tfc?feature=share

REMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HAVE SUNDAY DINNER WITH FAMILY?
Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.15 - Italian Vinaigrette on the FLY!

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Your Pantry Already Has Everything You Need for Amazing Salad Dressing!
Having fun at Jeannie's house making Italian Vinaigrette on the fly!

Creating the perfect homemade salad dressing is truly an art form that transforms a simple bowl of greens into a memorable dining experience. In our recent kitchen adventure, we explored the fundamentals of crafting a delicious balsamic vinaigrette using nothing more than common pantry staples. This approachable method proves that exceptional cooking doesn't require specialized ingredients or complex techniques – just a few quality components and some basic knowledge about flavor balancing.

To watch the full cooking episode, go to my YT:

https://youtu.be/tMor1T3vizU

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.14 - Do you use your hands to make the meatballs?

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:00:00 -0500

SO much fun with Tim and Eric from Orchestra Iowa....this is a great clip.....thank you to Logan Adam Schultz, owner of Upload Media Group. Do you use your hands to make the meatballs?

To watch the full cooking episode, go to my YT:

https://youtu.be/c5_jfrf-Tvg

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.16 - So this happened over the holidays also!

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0500

Forgot to post this, but thinking about my dad tonight, so wanted to share.

My message....if you know someone who has lost a parent, text, call or visit them, RIGHT NOW, and just say, "hey, I am thinking about you today!" It will make someone feel loved!!!

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.13 - Cooking with Ina Garten at The Marion Library

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500

We cooked out of Ina Garten's cookbook at The Marion Library last week. This is my cookbook challenge, in collaboration with Swamp Fox Bookstore in downtown Marion. We made two delicious dishes...here are my thoughts.

Weeknight Mushroom Bolognese
French Bistro Salad

To see pictures of our class, pick your favorite social:

https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Thanks to Swamp Fox Bookstore! Visit their website and support local:

https://www.swampfoxbookstore.com/

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.12 - Making Cannoli at The Brick Kitchen

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0500

OMG.....have you ever had a homemade Italian Cannoli? They are the most wonderful dessert! We are made them at The Brick Kitchen...homemade shells filled with a Ricotta filling, mini chocolate chips and crushed pistachios....and yet another filled with Limoncello Mascarpone.

To see pictures of our class, pick your favorite social:

https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Want to try a class at The Brick Kitchen....see the schedule here:

https://www.thebrickkitchenstore.com/upcoming-classes.htm

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.11 - Creator's Club in Cedar Rapids - Cooking with Gia's Italian Kitchen

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0500

A beautiful evening last week at the Marion Public Library with Ana from Lovely Little Light and the Creators Club! Cooking a delicious meal and enjoying conversation with friends! I am so excited to collaborate with Ana!

Learn more about GIK (https://giasitaliankitchen.biz)

Learn more about the Creator's Club (https://www.lovelylittlelight.com)

See photos of the event:

https://youtu.be/N0hDfkxaibM

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.10 - Creator's Club in Iowa City - Cooking with Gia's Italian Kitchen

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0500

A beautiful evening last week at The Green House - Iowa City with Ana from Lovely Little Light and the Creators Club! Cooking a delicious meal, enjoying conversation with friends, and sipping on fabulous craft cocktails! I am so excited to collaborate with Ana and Emily (owner of The Greenhouse).

Learn more about GIK (https://giasitaliankitchen.biz)

Learn more about the Creator's Club (https://www.lovelylittlelight.com)

Learn more about The Greenhouse (https://www.thegreenhouseic.com)

See photos of our event:

https://youtu.be/i1uxMgQTcwY

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.8 - Meal Prep & Nutrition Coaching ONE NIGHT, March 24

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:00:00 -0600

How are your New Years Resolutions going?
Do you want sustainable changes instead of a short-term gig?
At our ONE-TIME event of health & nutrition coaching with meal prep, you will walk away with delicious, nutritious homemade meals and motivation! In-person and virtually.
Monday, March 24 at 6:00 pm CST

LEARN more or SIGN UP now:
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/categories/personalized-coaching-in-the-kitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.9 - What's this coaching thing all about?

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:00:00 -0600

A ONE-time event....health & nutrition coaching with meal prep, where you will walk away with delicious, nutritious homemade meals and motivation! In-person and virtually.
Cooking & coaching session is Mon, March 24 at 6:00 pm CST.

LEARN more or SIGN UP now:
https://kenzohealthcoach.com/shop OR
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/categories/personalized-coaching-in-the-kitchen

Watch the recording of the info & kickoff session from Mon, Jan 27:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3jn9FeZzToWQue-a65H2TQ

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.7 - What should Olive Oil taste like?

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0600

What is your favorite brand of Olive Oil? People ask me that quite often! What should you look for? What should it taste like? What should it smell like?

Sooooo, we are doing an olive oil tasting THIS Thursday, Jan 30 at 6pm, in-person at Swamp Fox Bookstore in downtown Marion, IA.

Support LOCAL....Help me sell this event OUT!!!!! Only a few tickets left!!!!

https://swampfoxbookstore.com/events/olive-oil-tasting

Tickets include charcutterie, wine tasting, and of course, the olive oil tasting.

Learn more at about GIK:

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.6 - Are you tired of hearing “what’s for dinner” and don’t know where to start?

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0600

Struggling to stay on track with your 2025 goals and eat healthier? Join Coach Kim & Chef Kelley for both health coaching & meal prep on January 27 at 6:00 pm CST for the FREE kickoff & info session. The coaching and meal prep program is available as a 1-time event or a 10-week program, where you will walk away with delicious, nutritious homemade meals and motivation!

LEARN more or SIGN UP now:

https://kenzohealthcoach.com/shop

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/categories/personalized-coaching-in-the-kitchen

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3jn9FeZzToWQue-a65H2TQ

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.5 - Baby It's Cold Outside Veggie Soup

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0600

Warm up with a bowl of Baby It's Cold Outside Veggie Soup, a delightful blend of seasonal vegetables that not only warms the soul but also packs a nutritional punch. This hearty soup is perfect for chilly days, offering comfort and nourishment in every spoonful.
For this and more recipes, visit my website:
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia

1 small butternut squash
4 teaspoons of homemade dry rub (see below)
1 large yellow onion
1 whole head of fresh garlic cloves
4 large carrots
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
16 oz. baby bella mushrooms
Large handful of fresh cut brussel sprouts
16 oz. fresh or frozen green peas
3-4 handfuls of fresh kale leaves
24 oz. chicken broth
24 oz. turkey broth
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger root
1 tablespoon lemongrass
1 cup homemade lemon basil pesto
1 tablespoon sea salt

Preheat your oven to 400°F .

Dry rub - In a small bowl, mix the dry rub. 1 teaspoon of ground cumin and turmeric. Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground coriander, garlic powder, sea salt, & fresh ground black pepper. Toss to combine. Store extra in a glass jar.

Slice the butternut squash into 3/4 inch rounds, place on a prepared cookie sheet (with a sheet of parchment paper) and drizzle with EVOO. Slather with the dry rub. Roast for 45 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Vegetables - Dice the carrots and onions. Sauté the carrots in 3 tablespoons of EVOO in a large stockpot (approximately 5 quarts) on medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the onions and sauté for another 5 minutes. Mince the garlic and add to the stockpot. Cut the ends off of the brussel sprouts. Add the brussel sprouts, peas and mushrooms then sauté for just a few minutes. Add the kale and toss so the leaves begin to wilt, just a few minutes. Remove the skin from the squash, roughly dice and add to the stockpot.

Soup – add the broth to the stockpot and bring to a boil. Add the fresh grated ginger root, lemongrass and pesto. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and add salt if needed. Simmer for at least 1 more hour, more if possible.

REMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HAVE SUNDAY DINNER WITH FAMILY?
Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.4 - Flavors of Wellness has launched! HEALTH COACHING & MEAL PREP with Coach Kim & Chef Kelley!

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0600

The "Flavors of Wellness" series is a transformative program designed to simplify healthy living and sustainable meal preparation, all LIVE with both Chef Kelley & Coach Kim.

Join us for the Info Session & Kickoff on Mon, Jan 27 at 6pm CST via Zoom....link coming soon! It's FREE! Mark your calendars!
AND register now or find out more:
https://kenzohealthcoach.com
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

WATCH THE LAUNCH VIDEO ON YOUTUBE:
https://youtu.be/LbFP08O6Cas

Join forces with two local women entrepreneurs to transform YOUR health!
The program is available in-person and virtually. In-person options includes all groceries. Both options include all live coaching, recipes, and community support!

Experience personalized coaching and delicious, healthy meal prep that makes creating new habits simple and your work week easier. Includes 3 dynamic 90-minute LIVE sessions, plus weekly 30-minute Zoom check-in calls, through Monday, March 31.

Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards a Healthier & Happier You!
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/products/flavors-of-wellness
Health Coaching & Meal Prep

Kim Barns (Coach Kim) is a passionate Health, Life, and Nutrition Coach who has successfully guided hundreds of clients to transform their lives. With expertise in everything from lifestyle modifications and weight loss to chronic health management and smoking cessation, she brings a holistic approach to every challenge.
Kim’s philosophy? Making healthy fun! She believes that sustainable habit change is the key to long-lasting success, and she’s dedicated to helping you build a healthier, happier life—without the stress or overwhelm. Whether you’re aiming to hit nutrition goals or embrace a new, vibrant lifestyle, Kim is here to make the journey enjoyable and effective.
https://kenzohealthcoach.com

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.3 - I tried to dress like Stanley Tucci, and cook from his cookbook!

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0600

I tried to dress like Stanley Tucci for my Cookbook Challenge #2, but I just couldn't wear the bald head cap. I did the blue oxford and the glasses! What do you think?

In collaboration with Swamp Fox Bookstore, I cooked Chicken Scarpariello with Italian Sausage and Peppers from The Stanley Tucci Cookbook. So fun! Thank you to Terri for joining me!

Cooking at The Marion Library has been such an amazing experience the past couple years! I am there every month, cooking Italian, and donating my time to the community. Thank you to The Marion Library for having me!

Book your own private cooking experience and LEARN more about GIK: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

REMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HAVE SUNDAY DINNER WITH FAMILY?
Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.2 - clip of Audrey at Home Cooking Challenge #1

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600

This quick clip of my Cooking Challenge #1, cooking from the new Audrey at Home cookbook / memoir, gives you a little flavor of the book. This was written by Audrey Hepburn's son, Luca Dotti. He shares memories and recipes from their life, some of which was living in Italy, where his father was from. It is a beautiful book!

We cooked Penne with Vodka and a Flourless Chocolate Torta....YUM!
To watch the short and full videos, visit my YT channel:
http://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079

REMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HAVE SUNDAY DINNER WITH FAMILY?
Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3.1 - Flavors of Wellness, Health Coaching & Meal Prep

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0600

Episode 3.1 - Flavors of Wellness, Health Coaching & Meal Prep
The "Flavors of Wellness" series is a transformative program designed to simplify healthy living and sustainable meal preparation, all LIVE with both Chef Kelley & Coach Kim.

Join us for the Info Session & Kickoff on Mon, Jan 27 at 6pm CST via Zoom....link coming soon! It's FREE! Mark your calendars!

AND register now or find out more:

https://kenzohealthcoach.com

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

WATCH THE LAUNCH VIDEO ON YOUTUBE:

https://youtu.be/LbFP08O6Cas

Join forces with two local women entrepreneurs to transform YOUR health!

The program is available in-person and virtually. In-person options includes all groceries. Both options include all live coaching, recipes, and community support!

Experience personalized coaching and delicious, healthy meal prep that makes creating new habits simple and your work week easier. Includes 3 dynamic 90-minute LIVE sessions, plus weekly 30-minute Zoom check-in calls.

Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards a Healthier & Happier You!
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/products/flavors-of-wellness

Kim Barns (Coach Kim) is a passionate Health, Life, and Nutrition Coach who has successfully guided hundreds of clients to transform their lives. With expertise in everything from lifestyle modifications and weight loss to chronic health management and smoking cessation, she brings a holistic approach to every challenge.

Kim’s philosophy? Making healthy fun! She believes that sustainable habit change is the key to long-lasting success, and she’s dedicated to helping you build a healthier, happier life—without the stress or overwhelm. Whether you’re aiming to hit nutrition goals or embrace a new, vibrant lifestyle, Kim is here to make the journey enjoyable and effective.

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.80 - Ready to clear the clutter and make room for healthier habits?

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0600

Meal prep made easy + habit changes that actually stick. Tired of scrambling for meal ideas? Don’t know how to prep efficiently? We’ve got you covered with delicious meals and healthy tips to kick off your new year the right way!

The "Flavors of Wellness" series is a transformative program designed to simplify healthy living and sustainable meal preparation, all LIVE with both Chef Kelley & Coach Kim. The program is available in-person and virtually.

Keep an eye out on socials for our exciting news! Kim & Kelley are collaborating !
While you are waiting, check out our websites:
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz
https://kenzohealthcoach.org

Experience personalized coaching and delicious, healthy meal prep that makes creating new habits simple and your work week easier. Get started with 3 dynamic 90-minute live sessions, plus weekly Zoom check-in calls.

Program kickoff is over Zoom on Monday night, January 27 at 6:00pm CST, goes through March 31.

Health Series Package includes:

· Certified Health & Nutrition Coach AND Professional Chef

· Healthy groceries for samples, meal prep & take home meals

· Three in-person, live sessions

· Weekly Zoom calls to answer your questions and collaborate

· A community of like-minded people to support you

· All recipes and coaching notes

· Social interaction in a fun, engaging environment

Cost: $497 in-person / $347 virtually (discount code will be provided)

Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards a Healthier & Happier You! Paired with personalized health habit coaching, weekly Zoom calls and unlimited email support, this series equips you with the tools, skills, and confidence to create a balanced and flavorful lifestyle. Perfect for those ready to take control of their nutrition while enjoying the journey!

PURCHASE - https://kenzohealthcoach.org/shop

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.79 - Cooking from Audrey at Home, Cooking Challenge #1

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0600

Cookbook Challenge! WHO AM I?

My first collaboration with Swamp Fox Books was just before the holidays. It was fabulous! We cooked out of the cookbook / memoir Audrey at Home, authored by Luca Dotti, son of Audrey Hepburn.

This was written by Audrey Hepburn's son, Luca Dotti. He shares memories and recipes from their life, some of which was living in Italy, where his father was from. It is a beautiful book!

We cooked Penne with Vodka and a Flourless Chocolate Torta....YUM!
To watch the short and full videos, visit my YT channel:
http://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079

REMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HAVE SUNDAY DINNER WITH FAMILY?
Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.78 - Small Business Saturday or Cyber Monday? I am both!

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0600

How about a cooking experience as a gift this year, instead of more clothing or trinkets?

Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Watch the full cooking video: https://youtu.be/SOQ5OzNtCMw

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.77 - Two MAKE AHEAD Italian holiday dishes that you can add to your Thanksgiving menu!

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:00:00 -0600

Do you remember the Sopranos????
I found the Sopranos Family Cookbook at Half Price Books!!!
Join me to cook two MAKE AHEAD Italian holiday dishes that you can add to your Thanksgiving menu!
- Pasta Puttanesca
- Poached Pears in White Wine
Email for the grocery list: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz
Learn more: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

You know how families don’t eat together like they used to? In decades past, families and friends lived in the same communities and same cities. Families had dinner together on Sundays and maintained relationships & communities to support each other. Today, we are all over the country, and have lost touch with our loved ones, and those who support us.

Kelley Cole, owner and founder of Gia’s Italian Kitchen, brings friends and family together through interactive Italian cooking, where she comes to you for a private cooking experience (in-person or virtually). You select a custom menu, many of which are from her family in Tuscany, and you cook together. Picture a zoom cooking experience with your family and friends across the country. Engage your parents, siblings, children and grandchildren. Reunite with high school or college friends or even your neighbors in a fun, learning environment!

Having grown up in the kitchen with a large Italian family, Kelley Cole, owner and founder of Gia’s Italian Kitchen, brings expertise, authentic recipes, and the love of connecting friends & family together through food. She offers interactive cooking instruction, in-person and virtually, for private group dinners, as well as personalized coaching in the kitchen, and employer teambuilding events. She prepares the participants with grocery and gadget lists ahead of time, so everyone is ready at showtime, and they are ready to catch up & laugh with friends & family.

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.76 - Scottish Fantasy, Cooking with Maestro Tim and CEO Eric from Orchestra Iowa

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:00:00 -0600

Big entertainment, a little cooking and some chat about the Orchestra!
This short clip is a conversation with Tim and Eric about the upcoming Masterworks concert, The Scottish Fantasy....which is why we were cooking Scottish food that night!

We made a couple fun Scottish dishes...and a cocktail or two:
- Scottish Beef Stew Pie
- Scottish Shortbread

Email for the recipes: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz
Learn more about Gia's Italian Kitchen:
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz
Learn more about Orchestra Iowa:
https://www.artsiowa.com/orchestra-iowa/

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.75 - Cooking with Maestro Tim and CEO Eric from Orchestra Iowa

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:00:00 -0600

Big entertainment, a little cooking and some chat about the Orchestra!
I talked with Tim and Eric about the upcoming Masterworks concert, The Scottish Fantasy....which is why we were cooking Scottish food that night!

We made a couple fun Scottish dishes...and a cocktail or two:
- Scottish Beef Stew Pie
- Scottish Shortbread

Email for the recipes: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz
Learn more about Gia's Italian Kitchen:
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz
Learn more about Orchestra Iowa:
https://www.artsiowa.com/orchestra-iowa/

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.74 - Pesto hack NO nuts!

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:00:00 -0500

Whether you have a nut allergy, or you forgot to buy the pine nuts....no worries. This works!

For the full recipe, visit my website:
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia/f/basil-pesto-with-parsley-nut-free

Watch the show on my YouTube: https://youtu.be/8L0fG2w_gfo

Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences? You found it here!
BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.73 - Making pasta on stage at Carillon in Chicago!!!!!!!

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:00:00 -0500

This was Monday (in Chicagoland)...about 100 people in their little theatre....I was up on stage showing them how easy it is to make homemade Italian pasta!!!!! So honored to be there...and so fun!
I want to do more of these!

Watch the show on my YouTube: https://youtu.be/qE4xOaUypS0

Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences? You found it here!
BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.72 - Testimonial from Pat & Ann - Virtual Private Cooking Class

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0500

Ever thought about taking a private cooking class but not sure if it’s worth it?

Meet Pat & Ann, parents of 3 sons, grandparents to many, and an advocate for Gia’s Italian Kitchen! Living in 4 different states, the virtual private class is bringing them together over an Italian dinner.

They share their experience with me, from learning new techniques to mastering dishes with their family. It’s not just about the recipes; it’s about gaining confidence, having fun, and enjoying the process. Watch their whole story here…this could be the inspiration you need to take the next step.

https://youtu.be/FelPVPHMomA

PURCHASE YOUR CLASS TODAY:

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.71 - Spices, Herbs, and Oils…OH MY! My interview with Alicia from Frontier Co-Op!

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:00:00 -0500

Spices, Herbs, and Oils…OH MY! Are these a few of your favorite things?

I recently sat down with Alicia Simmons, Sustainability Manager of Frontier Co-Op in Norway, Iowa, to talk about some of my favorite things and how you can get your hands on them!

It was an honor to learn more about their company and how I can support their vision. We had a lovely conversation about their amazing herbal, spice & essential oil products, their community & employee commitments, as well as their global sustainability efforts.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/o1m59VZegVs

This company was truly a pioneer in the organic market when they began in 1976. Their founders knew there had to be a better way of sourcing, better for the people and better for the planet.

a MEMBER-OWNED co-op, responsible to PEOPLE and PLANET.

www.frontiercoop.com

“We were the first major herb and spice distributor to recognize and actively promote the value of organics. Through our Well Earth sustainable sourcing program, we support growers around the world with technical expertise, and financial support.”

“We also believe we have a responsibility to protect the health and well-being of our employees.”

“At Frontier Co-op, we believe that business should be used as a force for good in the world. To us, this commitment to doing good is not charity. It's an important part of who we are as a co-op, and it's how we do business. We conduct our business with passion and integrity, and our goal is to have a positive impact in the world both socially and environmentally. Your support of our co-op helps us live our purpose every day.”

More about Gia's Italian Kitchen
Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences? You found it here!
BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.70 - Ravioli - Long Island Breakfast Club Show

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Did you see me on the Long Island Breakfast Club Show on Thursday night? I was LIVE for the whole hour!!!!! Here is a clip of the full episode.
If you want to watch the videos (clips and full), you can go to my YT channel, https://youtu.be/yssmNUKPtv0

Please like, comment, subscribe, follow and all of the things to help me grow!

For the recipes, email kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences? You found it here!
BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

#italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie #foodlover #food #localbusiness #yum #chef #recipes

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.69 - Short 3 - Long Island Breakfast Club Show

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.68 - Short 2 - Long Island Breakfast Club Show

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.67 - Short of Long Island Breakfast Club Show

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.66 - We were LIVE on the Long Island Breakfast Show!!!!!

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Did you see me on the Long Island Breakfast Club Show on Thursday night? I was LIVE for the whole hour!!!!! Here is the full episode, and also loaded to my podcast are smaller clips.
If you want to watch the video, you can go to my YT channel, https://youtu.be/yssmNUKPtv0

Please like, comment, subscribe, follow and all of the things to help me grow!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.65 - Reading the newspaper article where I was featured

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0500

So super cool the first time I was featured in the Gazette newspaper. Listen to this quick episode as I read the article.
View the article here: https://www.thegazette.com/business/my-biz-chef-shares-love-of-cooking-through-in-person-and-online-classes/

Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences? You found it here!
BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.64 - Is your kitchen safe? Today I talked with Tom, Fire Chief in Oregon!

Mon, 20 May 2024 21:00:00 -0500

Today I talked with Tom, Fire Chief in Oregon, about how to protect your family in the kitchen, as well as with Rebecca about their local efforts to support the firefighters on June 1.

In the heart of our community, the Evans Valley Fire District 6 Auxiliary embodies the spirit of dedication and service, supporting the heroes who protect us every day. Our firefighters face the blaze head-on, safeguarding lives and homes with unwavering courage. Yet, their bravery alone isn't enough—they need our support to thrive.

This year, we aim to light the fire of generosity within our community through our Annual Fundraiser Gala June 1, 2024. With 250 local business owners, community stakeholders and members set to attend, it's not just an event; it's a beacon of hope, aiming to raise over $25,000 for vital equipment and training needs that extend beyond our budget's reach.

Donate Now & learn more about Evans Valley: https://www.evfire.org/

Learn more about Gia’s Italian Kitchen: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

These additional resources give a wealth of information for kitchen safety guidelines and tips:
1) Each year hundreds of fires are sparked in Oregon by cooking, many of which can be avoided with proper fire safety.
https://www.oregon.gov/osfm/education/fire-safe/pages/cooking-safety.aspx

2) Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking.
https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/cooking

3) Teach community members to cook safely by giving them information about cooking fire risks and how to prevent cooking fires.
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prevent-fires/cooking/index.html

#italiancooking #foodblogger #foodie #foodlover #firesafety #kitchensafety #crab

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.63 - Traveling to Italy - with young kids!

Wed, 08 May 2024 20:00:00 -0500

Continuing our Traveling to Italy series with Gia's Italian Kitchen.....wishing you were on vacation right now? Do you dream of traveling to Italy....or have plans of going to Italy and not sure where to go? We will tell you about our experiences and itineraries to help guide you.

In today's episode, we talk to Cousin Nate and Matthew about traveling to Europe with young children! What to bring, being on the airplane, while you are touring, and everything in between! They have both been to Europe multiple times and have a wealth of information to share with us!

Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences? You found it here!
BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Miss your friends & family? Book a virtual dinner party today!
Looking for a new employee experience? Book a teambuilding event today!

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

#italiancooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie #foodlover #localbusiness #yum #chef #recipes #italy #travelwithkids

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.62 - Want an easier work week? Sign up now to Prep, Cook, and Eat!

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Want an easier work week? 90 minutes of cooking with me...THREE dinners...a live, personalized cooking experience to prep, cook and EAT!

Next time is Sunday, May 26 at 5:00pm CST, in a live, private video.

April is CLOSED!

Buy now before they fill up!

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/categories/personalized-coaching-in-the-kitchen

Just a few of the menu items (9 in total / 3 dinners):

Italian Cream Puffs with Walnut Cranberry Chicken Salad
Homemade Chicken Soup
Roasted Tomato Sauce, served over Angel Hair Pasta

What’s in my Masterclass?

Live cooking together, 90 minutes of meal planning for your week
Live chat for real-time questions
Multiple tips and tricks to help the following week
Small group setting, virtually in a private video
A detailed class packet with the grocery lists, cooking guides, and recipes

Special Price – only $47. Hurry before spots fill up!

After class, you will have a beautiful dinner, and prep cooking for two more dinners. You will have new skills, a revitalized passion for cooking, and memories with your friends & family.

#italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie #foodlover #food #localbusiness #yum #chef #recipes

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

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Episode 2.61 - Easier Work Week? Let's Prep, Cook, and EAT!

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Want an easier work week? 90 minutes of cooking with me...THREE dinners...a live, personalized cooking experience to prep, cook and EAT!

Next time is Sunday, May 26 at 5:00pm CST, in a live, private video.

April is CLOSED!

Buy now before they fill up!

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/categories/personalized-coaching-in-the-kitchen

Just a few of the menu items (9 in total / 3 dinners):

Italian Cream Puffs with Walnut Cranberry Chicken Salad
Sauteed green beans with fresh minced garlic and Roasted Tomato Sauce
Green Salad with Italian Lemon Vinaigrette

What’s in my Masterclass?

Live cooking together, 90 minutes of meal planning for your week
Live chat for real-time questions
Multiple tips and tricks to help the following week
Small group setting, virtually in a private video
A detailed class packet with the grocery lists, cooking guides, and recipes

Special Price – only $47. Hurry before spots fill up!

After class, you will have a beautiful dinner, and prep cooking for two more dinners. You will have new skills, a revitalized passion for cooking, and memories with your friends & family.

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Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

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Episode 2.60 - La Quercia interview (short) - Prosciutto in Iowa!

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Do you love prosciutto as much as I do?
How about a delicious charcutterie platter for Easter brunch?
La Quercia prosciutto is made right here in Iowa, with the quality and process as if you were in Italy!
I visited with Dayton, their Strategic Account Manager, to hear all about how La Quercia makes their prosciutto....and I might have sampled a bit too!

You can also watch the video here on my YouTube channel.

Visit their website for more yummy information (www.laquercia.us).

Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences? You found it here!
BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

#italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie #foodlover #food #localbusiness #yum #chef #recipes

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.59 - La Quercia interview - Prosciutto in Iowa!

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Do you love prosciutto as much as I do?
How about a delicious charcutterie platter for Easter brunch?
La Quercia prosciutto is made right here in Iowa, with the quality and process as if you were in Italy!
I visited with Dayton, their Strategic Account Manager, to hear all about how La Quercia makes their prosciutto....and I might have sampled a bit too!

You can also watch the video here on my YouTube channel.

Visit their website for more yummy information (www.laquercia.us)

Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences? You found it here!
BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.58 - Have you downloaded my FREE cookbook yet?

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

What’s for dinner tonight? Have you downloaded my FREE cookbook yet?

These recipes have very few ingredients, are low cost, and are easy to make. A couple of them are amazing twists on things you may already make today. SIX classics and several bonus recipes.

Download here - https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences? You found it here!
BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.57 - Traveling to Italy - talking with Nona about 1979

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Introducing a new series with Gia's Italian Kitchen.....wishing you were on vacation right now? do you dream of traveling to Italy....or have plans of going to Italy and not sure where to go? We will tell you about our experiences and itineraries to help guide you.

We start with this episode which contains memories of my mom, Nona, when she went to Italy decades ago with my dad, and her parents, Nonoini and Papaini (approx. 1979). Rome, Florence, Positano, and Herculaneum.

Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences? You found it here!
BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

For more easy and delicious recipes, click here to check out our first cookbook...download the PDF from our website!

#italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie #foodlover #food #localbusiness #yum #chef #recipes

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.56 - Interview with Emily Salmonson, Owner of the Greenhouse!

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0600

Are you looking for a unique place to grab a fabulous drink, in a soothing & inviting environment, where you can actually hear your friends talking?

In my interview with Emily Salmonson, owner of the Greenhouse, we talk about her journey to start this new business, a lovely description of her bar/coffeehouse/hangout, and why this is the new hot spot in town!

This beautiful bar is located in downtown Iowa City, just a few blocks off the University of Iowa, and just next to the Farmers Market. If you are anywhere near Iowa City, we hope you will stop by and support this local, woman-owned business.

Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/FQg4QbP2Kzk

Learn more about The Greenhouse in Iowa City: https://www.thegreenhouseic.com/

Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences? You found it here!
BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.55 - Tuscan Crostata with Roasted Tomatoes & Italian Olives

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0600

Episode 2.55 - Tuscan Crostata with Roasted Tomatoes & Italian Olives
Unleash your inner chef and elevate your cooking skills with our hands-on classes. Get ready to impress your friends and family with delicious homemade meals!
• 1 can (28-oz.) whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
• Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper

For the FULL RECIPE, click here!
WATCH me make it here in our YouTube channel.

Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences? You found it here!
BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.54 - Italian CORNBREAD for Super Bowl Sunday!

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0600

Episode 2.54 - Italian CORNBREAD for Super Bowl Sunday!
Italian Corn Bread with Figs & Rosemary

1 cup yellow stone-ground cornmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar

For the FULL RECIPE, click here!
WATCH me make it here in our YouTube channel.

Are looking for a unique experience, to create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences? You found it here!
BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique experience that you will all absolutely love!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Follow/Like/Comment our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

#italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie #womenownedbusiness #letsgetcookingwithgia #food #localbusiness #yum #chef #recipes

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.53 - Italian CHILI for Super Bowl Sunday!

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Episode 2.53 - Italian Chili for Super Bowl Sunday!
Enjoy this delicious twist on your classic Super Bowl chili.

Italian Sausage & Beef Chili

2 pounds ground beef
2 large yellow onions
2 green peppers

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.52 - Special Event Short - Cooking with star, Soprano Maria Natale from Opera TOSCA!

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0600

Did you hear this?

Turn your volume up!

Maria Natale leads the CR Opera in their production of TOSCA this coming weekend....and she joined us last night for a special COOKING event!

To watch the full event: https://youtu.be/07xPriGO-sY

For tickets to the Paramount production, Friday, Jan 19 at 730pm AND Sunday, Jan 21 at 200pm:

https://artsiowa.com

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Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

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Episode 2.51 - Special Event - Cooking with star, Soprano Maria Natale from Opera, TOSCA!

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0600

Did you hear this?

Turn your volume up!

Maria Natale leads the CR Opera in their production of TOSCA this coming weekend....and she joined us last night for a special COOKING event!

To watch the full event: https://youtu.be/07xPriGO-sY

For tickets to the Paramount production, Friday, Jan 19 at 730pm AND Sunday, Jan 21 at 200pm:

https://artsiowa.com

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 4.50 - My application to the Food Network!!!!!

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0600

My application for Food Network!!!

OMG...What do you think?

I only have 30 seconds, which goes by really fast!

#italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodie #foodlovers #foodphotography #giasitaliankitchen #localbusiness #womenownedbusiness

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.49 - Cooking Holiday Apps

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0600

We are making Baked Brie with Lemon Basil Pesto AND The Best Meat Meatballs Ever!

Email for the grocery list kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

If you are looking for a special gift this holiday season, to create memories for friends & family, you found it here! A private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, is the fun and unique gift that you will absolutely love! Right now, take 10% off your purchase of a Private Group Class (or any product on my website).....use the promo code "holiday"..... https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/products

Get one for you and one for them!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us at https://giasitaliankitchen.biz where we create memories for you and your friends & family through private dinner parties & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences.

Follow/Like/Comment our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

#italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodie #foodloverstv #foodphotography #giasitaliankitchen #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #letsgetcookingwithgia #cookingwithgia #cookbooks #herbs #food #localbusinesses #yum #chef #Recipes #tastyfood #KitchenHack #cookingwithlove #freshingredients #dinner #dinnertime #cuisines #flavors #viralposts #viralvideo #trendingvideos #unitedstates #eventsiowa #eventsthingstodoincedarrapids #iacedarrapids #classescedarrapids #foodanddrinkclasses #CulinaryDelights #datenight #Iowa #cedarrapids #culinaryclass #kcrgtv #everydayiowa #giasitaliankitchen #tasty #kitchen #cook #fresh #dinner #dinnertime #cuisine #flavors #viralpost #viralvideo #trendingvideos #UnitedStates #EventsIowa #EventsThingstodoinCedarRapids #IACedarRapids #ClassesCedarRapids #FoodandDrinkclasses #CulinaryDelights #datenight #iowa #cedarrapids #culinaryclass

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.48 - Intro to my cooking holiday apps

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0600

We are making Baked Brie with Lemon Basil Pesto AND The Best Meat Meatballs Ever!

Email for the grocery list kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

Get one for you and one for them!

Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me.
Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!
Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.47 - Intro to Interview with Coach Beth!

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0600

Meet Coach Beth, a Health & Life Coach, a wife & mother, and a dear friend who is a total bad ass female entrepreneur. She works with professional women experiencing perimenopause to go from feeling uncomfortable in their bodies to empowered and in control without focusing on weight loss. You want to hear more, right!?!

If you are unsure what a life coach is or if it’s something that you think might benefit you, LISTEN TO THIS. Coach Beth can help you prioritize your own health & wellbeing, create sustainable changes, and help design YOUR BEST LIFE. She is an ICF Certified Health/Life Coach, Intuitive Eating Counselor and Mental Fitness Coach who can transform your professional and personal life!

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/MFx2KxNffMo

In this episode, Beth and I have an amazing conversation about coaching, her upcoming retreats, owning a business, and even meditation.

What exactly is a Health & Life Coach?
A quick mindful exercise you can do at home or work to help yourself in a situation of stress
Coach Beth’s journey from an oncology nurse to life coach
How do you know if you need a Life Coach?
What to expect in her upcoming retreats in early 2024 (Sun, Jan 28 and Sun, Feb 25) (https://coachbethic.com/hygge-retreats/)

Learn more at www.coachbethic.com or find her on social media

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachbethic

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachbethic/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-beth/

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Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

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Episode 2.46 - Have you ever met a LIFE COACH? Join me for an interview in my “Girlfriends in Business” series.

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Beth and I have an amazing conversation about coaching, her upcoming retreats, owning a business, and even meditation.

What exactly is a Health & Life Coach?
A quick mindful exercise you can do at home or work to help yourself in a situation of stress
Coach Beth’s journey from an oncology nurse to life coach
How do you know if you need a Life Coach?
What to expect in her upcoming retreats in early 2024 (Sun, Jan 28 and Sun, Feb 25) (https://coachbethic.com/hygge-retreats/)

Learn more at www.coachbethic.com or find her on social media

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachbethic

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachbethic/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-beth/

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.41 - Healthy habits going into the Holidays!

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0600

Welcome to Gia's Italian Kitchen with Kelley Cole, owner, a podcast about Italian cooking, spending time with family, healthy tips & tricks, and maybe some traveling to Italy thrown in there.

Every week or so, I will bring you cooking episodes, fun recipes, exciting guests, and practical tips & thoughts to help you reconnect with friends & family.

As I am thinking about the holidays coming up, I am thinking about how we can all be successful. How can we feel good about ourselves, our bodies, and just enjoy the holidays.

How about positive habit stacking....with whatever will work for you?

Learn more about us…all of our links are here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.45 - What does the Olive Branch mean?

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0600

Is the holiday season the time for an OLIVE BRANCH?

Here are my thoughts….maybe this is the year!
What does that mean?
If you have a friend or loved one that you have been meaning to reach out to, maybe the time is now?

Learn more about us…all of our links are here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

#italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie #giasitaliankitchen #womenownedbusiness #letsgetcookingwithgia #food #localbusiness #yum #chef #recipes

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.44 - Short - Italian Wedding Soup at the West End Diner

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0600

My Italian Wedding Soup was featured at the West End Diner. Annette Perry, owner, and I made the first batch together, in their kitchen tonight.

Watch the full creation: https://youtu.be/vjxtexpm0Gc

Find out more about me: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

All of my socials: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

For more easy and delicious recipes, click here to check out our first cookbook...download the PDF from our website!

#italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie #foodlover #giasitaliankitchen #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #letsgetcookingwithgia #cookingwithgia #cookbook

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.43 - Kelley first spot on KCRG-TV!!!

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0600

What an amazing opportunity....and so much fun!
So thankful for the connection!
To watch the video: https://youtu.be/3igq6YTEq44
Learn more about us…all of our links are here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

#italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie #giasitaliankitchen #womenownedbusiness #letsgetcookingwithgia #food #localbusiness #yum #chef #recipes #tasty #kitchen #cook #fresh #dinner

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.42 - Who thinks it's time for SOUP?

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0600

My Italian Wedding Soup was featured at the West End Diner. Annette Perry, owner, and I made the first batch together, in their kitchen tonight.

Watch the full creation: https://youtu.be/vjxtexpm0Gc

Find out more about me: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

All of my socials: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.40 - Herbs into the Winter!

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0600

The deep freeze is almost here. Do you want to save some of your fresh herbs for wintertime? Listen to find out what I am doing with all of mine....a couple new experiments this year!

In the Midwest, these will come back - Sage, Thyme, Oregano, Tarragon
These will not - Basil, Parsley, Rosemary, Vegetables

Learn more about us…all of our links are here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.39- Rosemary Focaccia

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 20:00:00 -0500

This classic Italian bread may seem intimidating, but it is actually one of the easiest bread to make, and most delicious! Cold, refrigerated dough is the secret, which also makes for the perfect make-ahead dish!

Email for the recipe: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

Learn more about us…all of our links are here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.38 - OMG…..Do you know Chef Joe Gatto?

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0500

OMG…..Do you know Chef Joe Gatto?

This is the most amazing interview we have ever experienced!
I had the honor of talking with Chef Joe about his love for cooking, his passion for doing things “from scratch” his way, and his new podcast, Baking Bad.

You can watch the video interview on our YouTube channel.

Meet my new colleague! Boston-based Chef Joe Gatto is a private chef, culinary instructor, author and host of the TV show, “From Scratch”. Bringing his passion for scratch cooking, big personality and knowledge of film, he has helped create one of the most unique cooking shows out there. From making his own charcoal, hand forging his own knife, to milking cows to make butter and cheese, Joe goes all out to make an engaging, informative and fun show. Check out Chef Joe on his new podcast, Baking Bad, and on his WBUR radio show.

https://linktr.ee/chefjoegatto

@bakingbadpodcast

https://www.joegattosfromscratch.com/about

https://www.instagram.com/chefjoegatto/?hl=en

Learn more about us…all of our links are here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

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Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

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Episode 2.37 - Zucchini + Tomatoes + Herbs = Ratatouille

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Zucchini + Tomatoes + Herbs = Ratatouille
This is such a delicious, nutritious, and refreshing summer or winter dish!
Let me know what you think! Post a comment, like us, share us, tag us!

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/DoWCkCQVCU4

 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

 1 large onion

 2 eggplant

 2 yellow squash

 2-3 zucchini

 3-4 cups our homemade vegetarian tomato sauce (see our YouTube channel)

 1 pint of fresh whole grape or cherry tomatoes

Preheat the oven to 375 F.

In a large oven-safe pan, such as a cast-iron pan, add the EVOO. Slice the eggplant, squash, zucchini and onions into thin 1/4-inch rounds. Layer the vegetables in the pan, adding a little bit of the sauce about 1/2 way through. Layer the rest of the vegetables and the remaining sauce. Nestle the whole tomatoes into the dish.

Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes.

Put the leftovers in the freezer, after it cools, for a delicious winter dish!

Learn more about us…all of our links are here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.36 - Tips on Herbs and EVOO (Extra-Virgin Olive Oil)

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Enjoy our audience Q&A after the Panzanella Italian Bread Salad class:

Herbs that make it through an Iowa winter
Types of EVOO
Cooking with types of oils

For more easy and delicious recipes, click here to check out our first cookbook...download the PDF from our website!

#italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie #giasitaliankitchen #letsgetcookingwithgia #cookingwithgia #cookbook

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.35 - Homemade Croutons! YUM!

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0500

Homemade croutons sound good?
If you have never made homemade croutons, check out the easiest video ever. They are delicious! Top your green salad, make a Panzanella / Italian Bread Salad, or just eat them. YUM!

Cut leftover bread into cubes and place on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of EVOO (Extra-Virgin Olive Oil). Sprinkle with sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, and garlic powder. Bake at 375 F for 10 minutes.

Watch us make them here:
https://youtu.be/eXAvGhQGWkM

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Episode 2.34 - Panzanella Italian Bread Salad at the Marion Library

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0500

Italian Bread Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette (Panzanella)

1 large pack grape tomatoes
1 large English cucumber
1 orange bell pepper
1 medium red onion
1 handful of fresh basil leaves
1 pack baby arugula lettuce
1 small loaf of Italian or French bread
1 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning (includes basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary & red pepper). If you have fresh herbs, even better, about 1/2 teaspoon each.
Garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper, ½ teaspoon each
1 lemon

Make the croutons: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Slice the bread into bite-sized pieces and place on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with EVOO, then sprinkle with sea salt and garlic powder. Toss and repeat. Bake for 10 minutes.

Make the vinaigrette: Put all ingredients into a glass jar with a top. Shake vigorously and set aside.

Make the salad: Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces and place all, except the tomatoes, in a large serving bowl. Add the arugula and vinaigrette, then toss to combine. Take a handful of basil leaves and cut into short thin strips. Add the tomatoes and basil, then toss gently.

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Episode 2.33 - Making homemade pasta!

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 22:00:00 -0500

Ever tried to make homemade pasta? I can show you how easy it actually is!
Watch us make it here:
https://youtu.be/piKkVEvKFkU

BTW, I JUST LAUNCHED MY FIRST COOKBOOK!
Check it out and spread the word!

Make the dough. Either by hand or in a large Cuisinart, add the 1 cup flour and 2 eggs. In the Cuisinart, a dough ball will form when it’s done. If doing it by hand, make a little volcano with the flour, then add the eggs in the middle. With a fork, beat the eggs, then slowly begin to incorporate a little bit of the flour, going in circles around the volcano until all the flour is mixed. When you push one finger into the dough, it should bounce back, but not be sticky. If it is too sticky, add a dusting of flour and mix again.

Roll the pasta. Cut a piece of the dough, about 1/4 of dough ball, covering the remainder with a damp kitchen cloth. Either roll out the dough or use a pasta roller. When using the pasta roller, add a little bit of flour, crank, then put the setting on the widest one, usually #0 on the machine. Take the piece of dough and shape it into a small rectangle with your hands, then add a light dusting of flour to the outside. Roll the dough through the pasta roller, catching it underneath. Change the pasta roller to the next setting, add another light dusting of flour to the dough, then run through the roller. Repeat to level 5, then check the pasta. If it is starting to tear at all or is a bit see-through, you are done. We only go to the 5th or 6th level (of 7 on my machine).

Finish the pasta. If you are cutting the pasta with the pasta roller attachment, do that immediately following the rolling of the dough. Hang on a pasta drying rack while you continue with the rest of the dough. To cut by hand, fold the dough and thinly slice with a serrated dinner knife. With your hands, gently loosen the pasta so they don’t stick together. They can rest on the countertop, or back on the drying rack.

Cook the pasta. When the water has come to a rolling boil, add the pasta a little bit at a time. Gently stir. Fresh pasta only needs about 3 minutes to boil. Strain but reserve a little of the pasta water. Return to the stockpot and toss with the EVOO, Italian seasoning, and 1/4 cup of the pasta water, to make the perfect sauce. Warm on low for 1-2 minutes. Season with fresh ground black pepper, Pecorino Romano cheese, and fresh cut parsley. Mangia!

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Episode 2.32 - Interview with Feed Iowa First

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Have you heard of “Grow Don’t Mow”?

Have you been to your local farmers market lately? You should consider it!

I recently visited with Emmaly, Executive Director of Feed Iowa First. We talked about how buying local, like at your farmers markets, helps support their cause!

You can watch the full interview here on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/wiX2PUWNpi4

"Join our over 20 urban growing partners and turn the open land around your business, faith-based organization or school into productive farmland. Feed Iowa First wants to work with you! If you’re a private or commercial farmer, you can dedicate a portion of your existing farmland to grow fresh produce."

In 2017, Feed Iowa First donated over 38,000 lbs of fresh produce to pantries across Linn County. Feed Iowa First also helps support beginning farmers through training and investments that ensure the next generation of farmers and food production.

Their mission: “To combat food insecurity by growing food and farmers.”

“We believe health equity begins with food access; we work to meet the food needs of our community, simultaneously reducing waste by growing what is needed and wanted. We distribute more than 45,000 lbs. of fresh produce to economically disadvantaged households, immigrant and refugee families, and anyone in need through partnerships with local food pantries, health clinics, community fridges, and low-income apartments. Our model ensures households have consistent access to fresh and culturally appropriate produce to support nutrition security.“

https://www.feediowa1st.com/

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Episode 2.31 - What's going on with GIK in 2023

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Thought I would make an update on what Gia's Italian Kitchen is doing this year!
We have so many exciting events, and I want to share!

I am writing two cookbooks!!!! This is so exciting for you and for me! The first one is a "My First Apartment" cookbook, with easy and inexpensive recipes, that will be available online only, thru my website. The second one is a Cookbook/Memoir, with ALL of my grandmother's recipes and those from GIK in the past few years. I am hoping to launch this in 2024.
The Brick Kitchen where we hold in-person cooking classes
The Marion Library where we hold in-person cooking classes

Find out more on our website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

Register for classes at The Brick Kitchen

Register for classes at The Marion Library

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Episode 2.30 - Let's make chicken breasts!

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0500

Let’s make this basic prep ahead dish, that will set you up for many easy lunches and dinners throughout the week.

Preheat your oven to 400 F. Find a baking sheet with sides, so the chicken juices don’t run all over your oven. This is probably different than what you would use to make cookies. Cover the cookie sheet with a piece of parchment paper or tin foil, this will make your cleanup easier.

You can watch it here in our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/j5JLgx7DNV8

Place the chicken breasts on the parchment paper or tin foil. Drizzle with the EVOO and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake for about 30 minutes. If you have bone-in chicken breasts, you will need to cook for about 40-45 minutes.

Let the chicken cool for about 15-20 minutes, then you can shred it with your hands or two forks.

Many of the recipes in my FIRST COOKBOOK can be used with your shredded chicken:
• Meat & Veggie stir-fry
• Italian Mac ‘N Cheese (Pasta Cacio e Pepe)
• Spice Up Your Ramens
• Build your own Burrito Bowl
• Impressive Shawarma

There are so many more dishes you can make once you have the chicken made:
• Chicken Tacos or Quesadillas
• Cobb Salad
• Curry Chicken Salad

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Episode 2.29 - I made the quarterfinals...Food Network Competition

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:00:00 -0500

THANK YOU!!!!!

I made the quarterfinals! I still need your daily votes!!!!!!

There are three more weeks, three more rounds (quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals).

Please set a reminder to do your free daily votes, on your phone!

This is going to take a big effort to get to the next round!!!!

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Episode 2.28 - Gia's Black Bean Hummus

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 19:00:00 -0500

This will become your new favorite HUMMUS!

Black Bean Hummus with Chipotle and Lime.....YUM!

2 (15-ounce) cans black beans or 2 cups hydrated black beans
6 garlic cloves
1 chipotle pepper & 1 teaspoon of adobe sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lime (3 limes)
2-4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 bunch fresh cilantro
3 stalks green onions, roughly chopped
1 Seedless English cucumber
3 Whole carrots
1 small bag tortilla chips

In a food processor, finely chop garlic and green onion with 2 tablespoons of EVOO. Rinse and drain the beans. Add the beans and lime juice, then pulse until combined.

Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse until you like the consistency, slowly adding the rest of the EVOO. Taste and modify if needed. Maybe you want more lime or more heat or more salt. Pulse again. Taste again. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

Appetizer: Wash the carrots and cucumber. Slice the cucumbers and carrots into sticks, leaving the skins on. Serve veggies and chips with the black bean hummus.

Watch us make it here:

https://youtu.be/RI3xHqZK-2M

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Episode 2.27 - Lemon Basil Water? What?

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -0500

Lemon Basil Water? What?

Check this out!

You can watch my short video in the YouTube channel....link below.

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Episode 2.26 - 33.12 Martini with Watermelon and Mint

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0500

Leftover Watermelon from the 4th? Listen as Amy, Food Scientist, and I create this amazing and refreshing drink!

33.12 Martini with Watermelon and Mint

5 oz. Watermelon puree
3 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Simple syrup (or agave syrup)
Fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice (2 limes)
2 shakes of salt
Lime sparking water
1 1/4 cup granulated cane sugar
Fresh grated lime zest

Simple syrup – the typical recipe is 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar, but I only use ¾ cup sugar to 1 cup of water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and add the sugar. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved, then turn off the heat. This should only take about 5 minutes.

Watermelon Puree – cut all green and white pieces from the red fruit. In a blender, fill with the red pieces, almost to the top. Cover and pulse a few times, until all chunks are gone. Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and pour the puree into the strainer. With a spoon, press the puree through the strainer, into the large bowl. Discard the mesh and seeds left in the strainer.

Prepare the glass – Zest the limes into a medium-sized bowl. Add 1/4 cup of the sugar and mix. In a separate medium-sized bowl, add the juice of 1/2 lime. Dip the martini glass into the lime juice, then into the zest/sugar mixture.

Prepare the drink - in a large pitcher, add the puree, vodka, simple syrup, salt, and remaining lime juice. Mix to combine. Add 1-2 leaves of the fresh mint and muddle in the glass. Add the drink mixture and stir. Add 2-3 oz. of the sparkling water and stir. Garnish with a slice of watermelon and a fresh leaf of mint. Enjoy!

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Episode 2.25 - Interview - Erika with Tura Lura Co.

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 20:00:00 -0500

As part of my Girlfriends in Business series, I recently sat down with Erika, owner of Tura Lura Co., concrete and candle maker in Iowa City. Her next event is Sunday, June 25 in Cedar Rapids at Ashton Hill Farm on the SE side. High five to this strong woman building her business!

To watch the full interview, visit our YouTube site:

https://youtu.be/2w8lqTw0-FE

I’m the person behind Tura Lura Co. I’m an educator, artist, mama, community member, and accidental entrepreneur. I started by making concrete and candles for fun, was awarded an artist grant and began my company, then taught others to make candles during #candlepourbar events.

I love being in community with others, sharing tips and tricks to creating a life you love. Join me online as I continue to make handcrafted products and host shared experiences, expand into more DIY home projects, and have some good conversations about navigating life intentionally with my best friend and partner Dr. Matt.

Find out more about Erika and Tura Lura Co. here:

https://www.turaluraco.com/candle-pour-bar

Tura Lura Co. The Green House - Iowa City

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Episode 2.23 - Interview - Maker Spaces at the new Marion Library

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Looking for fun things for you or the kids?

The new Marion Library has amazing specialty areas for all to enjoy. Check these out:

• MakerSpace | A creative and collaborative space with 3D printers, laser printers, sewing machines, and other supplies.

• Recording Studio | A space for patrons to channel their inner podcast host, YouTuber, audiobook author, or singer-songwriter.

• Green Screen Room | A studio to learn more about the production process with access to video, sound, and lighting equipment.

https://marionpubliclibrary.org/

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Many of our RECIPES are listed on our website, which one makes your mouth water?

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Episode 2.23 - Recipe - Your new favorite salmon!

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 22:00:00 -0500

Looking for a new Salmon recipe? This will be your new favorite! (and even those who don’t love salmon, you will now!)

Salmon with Leeks and Thyme

1 pound fillet of wild caught salmon
Sea salt
Fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
4 tablespoons of butter
1 lemon
1 large leek
8-10 Fresh sprigs of thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup grape tomatoes

Preheat oven to 500°F or broil.

Sprinkle the salmon with a few grinds of both sea salt and black pepper. Cut in half and set aside.

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the EVOO and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Slice the lemon into thin rounds. After the butter is melted, add the lemon slices, and simmer for just a couple minutes. Flip and simmer for a couple more minutes.

Thinly slice the leeks, going about 3/4 of the way up the green stalks. Add to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the thyme sprigs, wine, and then the salmon. Bring to a simmer, increasing the heat to medium-high, for approximately 4-5 minutes. Turn the stove off.

Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for about 6 minutes, for a medium-rare salmon. Add about 3 minutes for medium salmon. Take the skillet out of the oven and place it back on the stove. Transfer the salmon to a serving plate.

On medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter and the tomatoes to the skillet. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down and incorporated into the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the salmon. Serve over rice if desired. Serves 4.

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Episode 2.22 - Recipe - Overnight Oats

Wed, 31 May 2023 19:00:00 -0500

What’s for breakfast tomorrow?

How about some easy & delicious Overnight Oats?

In a glass jar, add the following ingredients and mix thoroughly. Just place in the refrigerator tonight. Enjoy cold or warm it up in the morning…Mangia!

• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (not quick)

• 1 teaspoon chia seeds

• 1 teaspoon vanilla protein powder

• 1 heaping tablespoon of peanut butter or nut butter

• 1 teaspoon agave or maple syrup

• 1/2 cup milk

Watch us make it here.....so easy!

https://youtu.be/VQEuNJBQQCk

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Episode 2.21 - Travel to ITALY - Intro talking to Nona

Mon, 29 May 2023 19:00:00 -0500

Introducing a new series with Gia's Italian Kitchen.....do you dream of traveling to Italy....or have plans of going to Italy and not sure where to go? We will tell you about our experiences and itineraries to help guide you. This episode contains memories of my mom, Nona, when she went to Italy decades ago with my dad, and her parents, Nonoini and Papaini (approx. 1979 and some nuggets of recent trips). Rome, Florence, Positano, and Herculaneum.

In future episodes, we will talk about what we would recommend on your first trip to Northern Italy and your second trip and your next trip to Italy!

Do you want a private dinner party or an employer teambuilding event? Find out more about us at https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

We made the newspaper! https://www.thegazette.com/business/my-biz-chef-shares-love-of-cooking-through-in-person-and-online-classes/

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Episode 2.20 - Live - Mother's Day at the Marion Library on Sunday 05.14.23

Wed, 24 May 2023 21:00:00 -0500

What is a live interactive food demonstration?

We were at the new Marion Library...we made two appetizers, Baked Caprese and Orange Salad with Pickled Red Onions & Basil.

Watch the full video in our YouTube channel:

https://youtu.be/xqyZN0fFCmk

Do you want a private dinner party or an employer teambuilding event? Find out more about us at https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

Join us for future cooking classes, every month at the Marion Public Library in City of Marion, Iowa https://marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events

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Episode 2.19 - Education - Planning for HERBS with Lori

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0500

It's just time - Planning for HERBS!

Looking for advice?

I sat down with a good friend, Lori Lane, who was a Master Gardener for 10 years, about what we should be thinking about right now....planning for amazing herbs this summer!

What to plant and when? What comes back each year? Fresh herbs make such a huge difference in any food dish you are preparing! Bring your food to the next level!

Find out more about us at https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

We made the newspaper! https://www.thegazette.com/business/my-biz-chef-shares-love-of-cooking-through-in-person-and-online-classes/

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Episode 2.17 - Interview - The Brick Kitchen, Independence Iowa

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0500

It is an amazing kitchen store in Independence, Iowa! Locally owned, they have bakeware, cookware, cutlery, and Olive Oil/Vinegar tasting! YUM! They have every kitchen gadget you could imagine, it’s like Christmas again! “Quality products to inspire everyday chefs!” This week is the perfect time for a visit!

Independence Iowa is about 30 minutes north of Cedar Rapids. There are also local shops, restaurants, and a brewery to complete your visit! https://www.thebrickkitchenstore.com/

The name “The Brick Kitchen” is inspired by the building, known as “King’s Hall” that houses the store. Kings Hall was built in 1876 as an Opera House and later transformed into a chicken hatchery giving the building its industrial look and feel. It’s a 20,000 square-foot brick building that even has brick on the ceiling of the store, and some of the original stage wood floor from the days as the Opera House. So cool.

A shout out from Nate and Shelly to their contractors, in the creation of their beautiful new kitchen space:

Cy & Charley’s Firestone (https://cyandcharleys.com/appliances/) / (https://www.facebook.com/CyandCharleysIA/)
Dave Harms at The Cabinet Shop (https://harmsphotos.myportfolio.com/) /

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Episode 2.17 - Health - Health Series continued!

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0500

Part of your new years resolutions might have been how to be healthier or to just feel better. A new year brings new goals, resolutions, and intentions. Sometimes this relates to exercise, food, more quality sleep, or other nuggets of our day that could help us feel better.

If one of your goals is to eat better or to feel better, here are a few simple tips to help you get there....we will talk about several, but here are the top 2:

Increase your water intake
Try to get a least 7 hours of sleep per night. You may think you are getting more done by getting less sleep, but your body needs this recovery time. Your brain and your body will actually be more focused the next day if you allow it enough time to sleep.

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Episode 2.16 - Education - What is coming in 2023?

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0500

What are you looking for this year from Gias' Italian Kitchen?
Send us an email so we can cook up what you are craving!

Find out more about us at https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

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Episode 2.15 - Interview - Talking with the Marion Library!

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:00:00 -0500

Have you been to the new Marion Public Library?

It's the beautiful new library for the City of Marion with so many new surprising nuggets! Check out our interview with their program director Kylee Pusteoska.

Oh, BTW, there is an awesome new cooking kitchen!

Marion’s new library is a community gathering space with new specialty areas for all to enjoy. Some of the new spaces include:

MakerSpace - A creative and collaborative space with 3D printers, laser printers, sewing machines, and other supplies.
Recording Studio - A space for patrons to channel their inner podcast host, YouTuber, audiobook author, or singer-songwriter.
Green Screen Room - A studio to learn more about the production process with access to video, sound, and lighting equipment.

https://marionpubliclibrary.org/

Find out more about us at https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

We made the newspaper! https://www.thegazette.com/business/my-biz-chef-shares-love-of-cooking-through-in-person-and-online-classes/

Do you want our "library" of prior cooking episodes? They are all on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079

#italiancooking #italianfood #library #librarycommunity #letsgetcooking

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Episode 2.14 - Interview - Cooking with Maestro Tim - talking about the Gala!

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Orchestra Iowa is celebrating their 100th Anniversary this year! What is the Gala all about on Saturday, April 22? Listen to what Tim has to tell us!

LIVE event was in our YouTube channel here, watch anytime: https://youtube.com/live/cecmbgjW130?feature=share

Hey, we made the newspaper! Did you see it? https://www.thegazette.com/business/my-biz-chef-shares-love-of-cooking-through-in-person-and-online-classes/

Many of our RECIPES are listed on our website, which one makes your mouth water?

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia

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Episode 2.13 - Interview - Cooking with Maestro Tim 2023 - Introduction

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Hysterical cooking again with the Maestro Tim! We created Beef Saltimbocca and Fennel Salad with Mint….YUM!

LIVE event was in our YouTube channel here, watch anytime: https://youtube.com/live/cecmbgjW130?feature=share

Hey, we made the newspaper! Did you see it? https://www.thegazette.com/business/my-biz-chef-shares-love-of-cooking-through-in-person-and-online-classes/

Many of our RECIPES are listed on our website, which one makes your mouth water?

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Episode 2.12 - Live - Cooking with Maestro Tim 2023

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Hysterical cooking again with the Maestro Tim! We created Beef Saltimbocca and Fennel Salad with Mint….YUM!

LIVE event was in our YouTube channel here, watch anytime: https://youtube.com/live/cecmbgjW130?feature=share

Hey, we made the newspaper! Did you see it? https://www.thegazette.com/business/my-biz-chef-shares-love-of-cooking-through-in-person-and-online-classes/

Many of our RECIPES are listed on our website, which one makes your mouth water?

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia

#italianstyle #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #familybusiness #foodie

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.11 - Tip - Scallops with Maestro Tim 2022

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:00:00 -0500

Last year when we cooked with Maestro Tim, he gave us an amazing tip when cooking!

Join us THIS Sunday, April 2 when we will cook again with the Maestro, creating Beef Saltimbocca and Fennel Salad with Mint….YUM! Email us for the grocery list and recipes at kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

LIVE event will be in our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/cecmbgjW130?feature=share

We made the newspaper! Did you see it? https://www.thegazette.com/business/my-biz-chef-shares-love-of-cooking-through-in-person-and-online-classes/

Many of our RECIPES are listed on our website, which one makes your mouth water?

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia

#italianstyle #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #familybusiness #foodie

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.10 - Thoughts - Happy National Ravioli Day!

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0500

That sounds like such a wonderful holiday, YES!

What's your favorite filling?

Here is a family favorite, a little easier to make than homemade raviolis, and some photos from the real deal....want to make them together?

Want to watch some of our cooking episodes:

https://www.youtube.com/@giasitaliankitchen9079

We made the newspaper! Did you see it? https://www.thegazette.com/business/my-biz-chef-shares-love-of-cooking-through-in-person-and-online-classes/

Many of our RECIPES are listed on our website, which one makes your mouth water?

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia

#italianstyle #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #familybusiness #foodie

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.9 - Interview - Tavern on the Point, in Edison Park, Chicago IL

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:00:00 -0500

Do you know what the most northwest point of Chicago is?
TAVERN ON THE POINT!
Two brothers owning a restaurant, a tribute to our first responders, seriously great food, and an awesome atmosphere! We visited this past weekend! Check it out!
https://tavernonthepoint.com/
On the NW Highway, in Edison Park, just next to Park Ridge and Des Plaines.

Did you hear about our interview with The Gazette Newpaper:
MY BIZ: Chef shares love of cooking through in-person and online classes | The Gazette

See what we are all about: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

#italianstyle #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #foodie

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Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.8 - Tips - Three tips from our Chicken Piccata cooking night

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0600

We talked about three quick tips in the Chicken Piccata dinner: Garlic, Green Onions and Capers!

Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full cooking episode...we would love it if you would subscribe and like:

https://youtube.com/live/GeVmzyftQJY?feature=share

Did you hear about our interview with The Gazette Newpaper:
MY BIZ: Chef shares love of cooking through in-person and online classes | The Gazette

See what we are all about: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

#italianstyle #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #foodie #experience

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Episode 2.7 - Live - Chicken Piccata and Green Cilantro Rice

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 22:00:00 -0600

We made Chicken Piccata and Green Cilantro Rice...YUM!
Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full cooking episode...we would love it if you would subscribe and like:

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Did you hear about our interview with The Gazette Newpaper:
MY BIZ: Chef shares love of cooking through in-person and online classes | The Gazette

See what we are all about: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

#italianstyle #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #foodie #experience

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2.6 - Recipe - Red Clam Sauce w/ Mussels over Fettuccini

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0600

What's for Valentine's Dinner?
How about Red Clam Sauce w/ Mussels over Fettuccini!
This is a beautiful variation on our classic red sauce, that excludes the Italian Sausage and other meats, for a perfect pescatarian dinner.

Quick video to walk you through and see our big pile of delicious mussels....and the recipe:

https://youtu.be/hy1kW54LxeU

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Episode 2.5 - Health - Walking through Italy

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0600

Walking through Italy....how amazing does that sound! Close your eyes and imagine!
What is your weekly routine to get active and heart healthy?

We were recently interviewed by The Gazette Newpaper....check this out:
MY BIZ: Chef shares love of cooking through in-person and online classes | The Gazette

See what we are all about: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

Visit our YouTube channel to watch cooking episodes:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUqqL2wvBFiPRdTvmJ3uGHg/

#italianstyle #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #foodie #experience

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Episode 2.4 - Live - Ratatouille with Pork Chops and Fennel

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0600

Ratatouille with Pork Chops and Fennel

5 Tablespoons EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
4-5 bone-in pork chops
1 large onion
6-8 Large Cloves of Garlic
1 Tablespoon dried oregano
1 Tablespoon dried Italian Seasoning
1 large fresh fennel bulb
2 Eggplant
2 medium Zucchini
2 cans crushed San Marzano tomatoes (no added sugar)
2-3 pints of fresh grape/cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 Tablespoons tomato paste (no added sugar)
1 teaspoon Salt and pepper

In an extra large saucepan, warm the EVOO on medium heat. After a couple minutes, sear the pork chops for about 3 minutes each side, just to seal the outside. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Chop the onions and garlic. Add to the extra large saucepan, as well as the oregano, and sauté for 5-7 minutes on medium, gently scraping the bottom of the pan from the pork chops.

Dice the fennel, including the white and green parts (about 1/2 way down the stalk), and add to the onion mixture. Sauté for another 5-7 minutes.

Dice the zucchini and eggplant into bite-sized pieces. Add to the saucepan, toss and sauté for about 5 minutes.

Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, mix thoroughly. Add the red wine and continue to simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes. Roughly dice the fresh tomatoes and add to the mix, as well as salt and pepper.

Nest the pork chops back into the mixture. Reduce the heat to low, covered, and simmer on low for at least 20 minutes, turning the pork chops after 10 minutes.

This is great to eat as a main dish or serve over polenta or pasta! Mangia!

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Episode 2.3 - Interview - The Gazette story about Gia's Italian Kitchen

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0600

This hit the newspaper today! So excited...and grateful for the all of the friends and family who have helped me the past couple years! It’s so fun!

MY BIZ: Chef shares love of cooking through in-person and online classes | The Gazette

See what it's all about:

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUqqL2wvBFiPRdTvmJ3uGHg/

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Episode 2.2 - Education - Memories from 2022

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:00:00 -0600

2022 was an amazing year of cooking memories and time with loved ones. Post a COMMENT if you remember any of these photos! Thank you to all of our supporters, family and friends! We are so grateful for your pictures and comments. We could never do this without the support and help from friends, family and our “pit crew”! We are looking forward to more delicious events in 2023!

Do you want to see prior cooking episodes? They are all on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUqqL2wvBFiPRdTvmJ3uGHg

Many of our RECIPES are listed on our website, which one makes your mouth water?
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/recipes-mangia

Do you have someone in mind that you want to connect with in 2023? We can help!
1. Private Group Cooking Experience – create your own dinner party, virtual or in person (or combination for your out-of-town friends)

https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop/ols/products/2-live-private-group-cooking-online-instruction-italian-style

2. Employer team building events – we provide a fun environment for employees to build stronger relationships with their coworkers and feel appreciated from you as their employer, through a team cooking experience.

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Episode 2.1 - Recipe - Italian Sausage & Green Apple Stuffing Bites

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0600

The Italian Sausage & Green Apple Stuffing Bites will make a delicious appetizer or weeknight dinner! Makes approximately 12 little bites.

1 loaf Italian bread
Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Garlic powder
Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons salted butter
1/2 small yellow onion
1 stalks celery
1/2 pound ground Italian sausage
3 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 small bunch fresh parsley
1/2 Granny Smith apple
2 eggs
1/3 cup chicken broth

Preheat the oven to 350°.

Cut the bread into bite-sized cubes. On a baking sheet, toss the bread with 3 tablespoons of EVOO, and sprinkle with the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bake for about 10 minutes, until toasted. Set aside.

In a large saucepan, on medium heat, sauté the Italian sausage until browned, but not fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. In the same saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of butter and turn heat back to medium. Dice the onion and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Mince the garlic, sage and parsley and add to the pan, cook for 2-3 more minutes. Add the sausage back in, stirring and breaking up the meat, about 5 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine the eggs and chicken broth. Dice the apple into small pieces. In a very large bowl, transfer the croutons. Add everything else into the bowl with the croutons, season with salt and pepper, and gently toss.

Grease one 12-cup muffin pan with butter. Pack the stuffing into the muffin cups and bake for about 15 minutes, until golden brown. Take out of the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Loosen the muffins with a thin silicon spatula or small knife and get them out. Serve warm. Mangia!

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Episode 52 - Live - Risotto with Lobster, and BADGER!

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:00:00 -0600

Did you see our Risotto with Lobster last night? BADGER joined Gia's Italian Kitchen to cook....it was amazing! Keegan is home for the holidays, soooo much fun!

You can watch the full episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XW7BJmtddO4

For the grocery list and recipes, simply email us at (kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz)

Find out more about Gia's Italian Kitchen on our website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

Learn more about BADGER here: https://linktr.ee/badgerland?fbclid=IwAR3vv01N3oPudQoJMivfkhKVU0N8c_NnZJXSvkFfevOd37pMNkSIPSA7QGk

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Episode 51 - Live - Frittata with Veggies and Pancetta

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0600

My grandmother used to make these with whatever she had in the refrigerator. They make a delicious, easy weeknight dinner, as well as an elegant brunch. Try one for to EASE your holiday meals this season!

You can watch the video on our YouTube channel.

Gia's Italian Kitchen connects you to those you love and maybe don't see as often as you would like. Relationships are strengthened when you cook and eat together!

Visit our website for more recipes and events:
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

How are we different?

You pick the menu...Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live....video and audio on so you chat while we cook.
We do not prep food ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!

Full Recipe:

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
1 onion
2 red or orange bell peppers
2 potatoes
8 eggs
8 oz. cubed pancetta (optional)

Preheat the oven to 375 F.

Dice the potatoes into bite sized pieces. Soak the potatoes in water for about 15 minutes to pull out some of the starch, to make them less sticky. Drain and pat them dry. Spread out on a cookie sheet with one Tablespoon of EVOO or a piece of parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes.

In a medium saucepan, sauté the pancetta over medium heat until slightly crispy, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a large ovenproof pan, heat the EVOO over low-medium heat. Dice the onion and peppers. Add to the pan and sauté for about 10 minutes. Add the potatoes, pancetta, salt, and pepper to the pan. Continue to sauté for a few more minutes.

Preheat the oven to Broil.

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and season with salt & pepper.

Add to the large ovenproof pan. Cook on the stove for about 10 minutes on medium heat, gently lifting the edges to allow the uncooked egg to flow underneath.

Broil for just one minute to slightly brown the top.

Cut into wedges like a pizza. Served hot or at room temperature.

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Episode 50 - Live - Cocktails and Brie

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:00:00 -0600

Need a new appetizer and drink for your upcoming holiday parties and festivities?

Last weekend we made a couple delish items....check it out!

1 - Baked Brie with Basil & Lemon Pesto over toasted baguettes

2 - Twisted Poinsettia Cocktail

Email us for the grocery list and recipes at kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

The full episode can be found on our YouTube channel

Gia's Italian Kitchen connects you to those you love and maybe don't see as often as you would like. Relationships are strengthened when you cook and eat together!

Visit our website for more recipes and events:
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

How are we different?

You pick the menu...Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live....video and audio on so you chat while we cook.
We do not prep food ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!

#experience #letsgetcooking #italianstyle #italiancooking #italianfood
#cookingclass #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #foodie #food #instruction #cookingclass

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 49 - Thoughts - Reflections on Thanksgiving!

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 22:00:00 -0600

Episode 49 - Reflections on Thanksgiving!

Gia's Italian Kitchen connects you to those you love and maybe don't see as often as you would like. Relationships are strengthened when you cook and eat together!

Visit our website for more recipes and events:
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

See past cooking episodes on our YouTube channel.

How are we different?

You pick the menu...Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live....video and audio on so you chat while we cook.
We do not prep food ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!

#experience #letsgetcooking #italianstyle #italiancooking #italianfood
#cookingclass #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #foodie #food #instruction #cookingclass

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 48 - Interview - Beautiful Strength, part 2

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0600

My interview with Annette, owner of the BEAUTIFUL STRENGTH Project continues!

I had the honor of meeting their founder, Annette McNamara, a few months ago, and she really touched my heart. Their mission is celebrating the resilience of the human spirit through the power of conversation and photography.

She has created such an amazing and inspiring non-profit, to help others....and does all this in a super cool pink bus that she drives all over the country! Check it out, spread the word, and see how you can get involved! https://www.beautifulstrength.org

To see the full video, click here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ijwVc6ABnc

Gia's Italian Kitchen connects you to those you love and maybe don't see as often as you would like. Relationships are strengthened when you cook and eat together!

Visit our website for recipes and events:
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

See past cooking episodes on our YouTube channel.

How are we different?

You pick the menu...Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live....video and audio on so you chat while we cook.
We do not prep food ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!

#experience #italianstyle #italiancooking #italianfood #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #foodie #food #instruction #cookingclass #letsgetcooking

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 47 - Interview - Beautiful Strength, part 1...what are you thankful for?

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Have you heard of the BEAUTIFUL STRENGTH Project?

I had the honor of meeting their founder, Annette McNamara, a few months ago, and she really touched my heart. Her vision is that everyone has a chance to be seen, heard, valued and loved. Their mission is celebrating the resilience of the human spirit through the power of conversation and photography.

To see the full video, click here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4302OKZyBw

Gia's Italian Kitchen connects you to those you love and maybe don't see as often as you would like. Relationships are strengthened when you cook and eat together!

Visit our website for recipes and events:
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

See past cooking episodes on our YouTube channel.

How are we different?

You pick the menu...Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live....video and audio on so you chat while we cook.
We do not prep food ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!

#experience #italianstyle #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #foodie #food #instruction

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 46 - Tip - Rosemary butter on the THX turkey!

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:00:00 -0600

Episode 46 - Rosemary butter on the THX turkey!

This is a yummy tip for your Thanksgiving bird. You could do this with fresh rosemary, sage, thyme, and oregano....or any combination....WITH butter. YUM!

Gia's Italian Kitchen connects you to those you love and maybe don't see as often as you would like. Relationships are strengthened when you cook and eat together!

Visit our website for more recipes and events:
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

See past cooking episodes on our YouTube channel.

How are we different?

You pick the menu...Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live....video and audio on so you chat while we cook.
We do not prep food ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!

#experience #love #like #italianstyle #italiancooking #italianfood
#letsgetcooking #cookingclass #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #foodie #food #instruction #cookingclass

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

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Episode 45 - Thoughts - My favorite Italian desserts

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:00:00 -0600

Episode 45 - My favorite Italian desserts

Gia's Italian Kitchen connects you to those you love and maybe don't see as often as you would like. Relationships are strengthened when you cook and eat together!

Visit our website for more recipes and events:
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

See past cooking episodes on our YouTube channel.

How are we different?

You pick the menu...Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live....video and audio on so you chat while we cook.
We do not prep food ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!

#experience #love #like #italianstyle #italiancooking #italianfood
#letsgetcooking #cookingclass #familybusiness #womenownedbusiness #foodie #food #instruction #cookingclass

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Episode 44 - Thoughts - Imagine cooking & laughing in your own private dinner party!

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0600

Have you ever given a gift to a friend or family and everyone exclaimed “ohhhh….ahhhh”????

That’s the best gift in town…the gift of love, laughter and friendship! The gift of a cooking experience with them in-person or virtually (or a combination), will get an ohhhh....and an ahhhh.....instead of another trinket!

What would it look like virtually? Click HERE to watch in our YouTube!

Learn more and purchase here: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/shop

Be on the lookout for our post next week to see a sample of the in-person class!

Gia's Italian Kitchen connects you to those you love and maybe don't see as often as you would like. Relationships are strengthened when you cook and eat together!

How are we different?

You pick the menu...Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live....video and audio on so you chat while we cook.
We do not prep food ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!

#experience #love #like #italianstyle #italiancooking

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 43 - Thoughts - What is Gia's Italian Kitchen all about?

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0500

Do you have friends & family across the country (or globe)?
Do you wish that you could see them more often? We can bring you together through a beautiful Italian dinner party! We connect you to loved ones and serve it up with a generous helping of Amore! Watch a sample of our Private Group Experiences!

How are we different?

Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live and instantly through an online chat
We do not prep ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!
Recipes are authentic, and have been passed down for generations

More fun posts on our Facebook page: (3) Gia's Italian Kitchen | Facebook

See past videos: Gia's Italian Kitchen - YouTube

Gia’s Italian Kitchen connects people who love Italian food to authentic roots & traditions, who love to spend fun quality time with their friends & family, and want to create delicious food together from the most amazing Italian recipes of Northern Italy...through my personalized instructional online courses without having to guess at internet recipes, rewind TV shows, or spend a fortune at restaurants. We chop, dice, and create together, it’s all live!

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Episode 42 - Interview - Dinner with Maestro Tim, let's talk about Music

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0500

Episode 42 - Dinner with Maestro Tim, let's talk about Music

Have you heard this belly laugh? Check out this dinner that Tim Hankewich and I (and my mom, Nona) made together and some great conversation about Orchestra Iowa. Enjoy a mouthwatering Gnocchi with a Gorgonzola Sauce & Seared Scallops, accompanied by an Orange Salad with Pickled Red Onions. You won’t want to miss this!

The full video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUqqL2wvBFiPRdTvmJ3uGHg

Email us for the recipes: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 41 - Interview - Dinner with Maestro Tim - What's in that Old Fashioned?

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0500

Episode 41 - Dinner with Maestro Tim - What's in that Old Fashioned?

Have you heard this belly laugh? Check out this dinner that Tim Hankewich and I (and my mom, Nona) made together and some great conversation about Orchestra Iowa. Enjoy a mouthwatering Gnocchi with a Gorgonzola Sauce & Seared Scallops, accompanied by an Orange Salad with Pickled Red Onions. You won’t want to miss this!

AND a favorite drink, The Old Fashioned...catch Maestro Tim's special twist.

The full video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUqqL2wvBFiPRdTvmJ3uGHg

Email us for the recipes: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 40 - interview - Dinner with Tim Hankewich at Orchestra Iowa (and the Paramount Theatre)

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 23:00:00 -0500

Episode 40 - Dinner with Tim Hankewich at Orchestra Iowa (and the Paramount Theatre)

Have you heard this belly laugh? Check out this dinner that Tim Hankewich and I (and my mom, Nona) made together and some great conversation about Orchestra Iowa. Enjoy a mouthwatering Gnocchi with a Gorgonzola Sauce & Seared Scallops, accompanied by an Orange Salad with Pickled Red Onions. You won’t want to miss this! The full video can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUqqL2wvBFiPRdTvmJ3uGHg

This was beautiful and delicious!
Orange Salad with Pickled Red Onions that Tim Hankewich at Orchestra Iowa made with me!
All you need are 5 oranges, 1 red onion, and some fresh basil.
Slice the red onions super thin. In a bowl, toss with a few shakes of Rice wine vinegar and a little salt and white pepper (not black pepper). White pepper is more subtle. Mix occasionally.
Peel the oranges and slice in thin rounds. Arrange on a platter.
After a while, sprinkle just a little sea salt on the oranges.
Mix the onions again to extract the sharpness and water from the onion. Needs to pickle and soften the onions for at least 30 minutes. When the onions are ready, sprinkle over the oranges, omitting the liquid. Top with a generous handful of thinly sliced basil leaves. Enjoy!

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Episode 39 - Live - Bruschetta episode - YUM!

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:00:00 -0500

Episode 39 - Bruschetta episode - YUM!

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Episode 38 - Live - Favorite Dessert - Apple Slice

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:00:00 -0500

Episode 38 - Favorite Dessert - Apple Slice

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Episode 37 - Recipe - How about some hot corn chowder?

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0500

Episode 37 - How about some hot corn chowder?

Grocery list:

6 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
6 ears corn
5 slices bacon or pancetta
1 large onion
1 large carrot
3 stalks celery
1 lb. red potatoes, 6 medium-sized
3 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup milk

In a medium stockpot, add 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer on high heat. Cut the kernels from the cobs and add to the stockpot. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered. Set aside the corn kernels. Compost/discard the cobs.

Chop the bacon or pancetta and add to a large stockpot, 5 quarts. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally until browned, about 10-15 minutes. Leave the liquid in the pot and remove bacon bits. Set aside.

Chop the onion, celery and carrots and add to the bacon fat. Cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add the corn broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Chop the fresh thyme and add to the broth.

Dice the potatoes. Add the potatoes, corn kernels, salt, black pepper, red pepper, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for another 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Transfer about 1/3 of the vegetables (try not to get a lot of broth) to the Cuisinart and pulse a few times. Add back to the soup. This will make a creamier and thicker soup. Add the bacon bits and milk, simmer on low for 10 more minutes. Enjoy!

Thanks to Amber Bohlen for the inspiration!

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Episode 36 - Live - Food & Wine Pairing - Meatballs over Arugula & an Asparagus Tart w/ goat cheese

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 18:00:00 -0500

Episode 36 - Food & Wine Pairing - Meatballs over Arugula & an Asparagus Tart w/ goat cheese

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Episode 35 - Thoughts - Meatballs, Asparagus and Wine…..OH MY!

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0500

Episode 35 - Meatballs, Asparagus and Wine…..OH MY!

How does this sound....FREE Food & Wine Pairing, Italian Style!

THIS Sunday, October 2, 5:00–6:00 pm CST

Hold on to your seat….we are going to pair Italian wines with some beautiful appetizers and show you how! Register here for FREE: Our Facebook Event

Can you join us? Grab a friend or family member and put a calendar reminder in your phone...we are cooking up some favorites:

1. Classic meatballs with arugula

2. Asparagus tart with goat cheese and oregano.

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There are several wines listed in the Facebook event, pick one white and one red for the tasting.

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• Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!

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• Recipes are authentic, and have been passed down for generations

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Episode 34 - Recipe - Time to Make the Pesto!

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 22:00:00 -0500

Episode 34 - Time to Make the Pesto!

Time to make the PESTO! Harvest your basil NOW if you haven’t already.

Check out a bright new twist on your pesto recipe!

Fall Pesto with Maple and Walnuts

ð 1 cup walnut pieces or halves

ð 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or agave

ð 4 whole peeled garlic cloves

ð 1/3 – 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

ð 1/2 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt

ð 1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon zest (optional)

ð 3-4 heaping handfuls of fresh cut basil leaves, washed and dried thoroughly

In a food processor, combine all ingredients, except the basil and half of the EVOO, pulse a few times. Add basil leaves to almost fill the food processor. Drizzle in the oil, continue to pulse until just becoming thick and creamy. Add more basil leaves and pulse. Taste, and season with salt and/or pepper if needed.

This is wonderful atop butternut squash or to roast with a salmon steak!

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Episode 33 - Thoughts - FREE Food & Wine Pairing, Italian Style!

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0500

Episode 33 - FREE Food & Wine Pairing, Italian Style!

Sunday, October 2, 5:00–6:00 pm CST

Hold on to your seat….we are going to pair Italian wines with some beautiful appetizers and show you how!

Register here for FREE:
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kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

We recently had a wine tasting / dinner with Sommelier Dr. Steven Greif at the National Czech & Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids, Iowa....and we are doing it again! Dr. Greif has an astounding ability to pair your favorite foods with wine you will fall in love with.

Can you join us? Grab a friend or family member and save the date…we are cooking up some favorites:
1 - Classic meatballs with arugula
2 - Asparagus tart with goat cheese and oregano.

Wine pairing favorites from Tuscany:
1. White - Tamburini Vineyard – IL Castelluccio Bianco – Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes
2. Red - Tamburini Vineyard – Somnio Brunello Montalcino

How are we different?
• Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
• Questions are answered live and instantly through an online chat
• We do not prep ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!
• Recipes are authentic, and have been passed down for generations

What’s next?
Check out our Private Group Classes and Employee Culture Program on our website!
https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/

Gia’s Italian Kitchen connects people who love Italian food to authentic roots & traditions, who love to spend fun quality time with their friends & family, and want to create delicious food together from the most amazing Italian recipes of Northern Italy.....through my personalized instructional online courses without having to guess at internet recipes, rewind TV shows, or spend a fortune at restaurants. Buona Sera!

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Episode 32 - Live - Roasted Vegetable Lasagna & Harvey Wallbanger Cake

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0500

What a yummy episode! We made two dishes:

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Harvey Wallbanger Cake with Galliano liqueur

To watch the full video, you can access here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvGiBR0-S1A

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How are we different?

Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
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Episode 31 - Thoughts - Did you miss our class with THE Sauce, Meatballs and Desserts?

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0500

Episode 31 - Did you miss our class with THE Sauce, Meatballs and Desserts?

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Episode 30 - Recipe - Veggie Lasagna is so yummy!

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0500

Episode 30 - Veggie Lasagna is so yummy!

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How are we different?

Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
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Episode 29 - Tip - Pickle the onions from our dinner with Tim

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0500

Episode 29 - Pickle the onions from our dinner with Tim

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Episode 28 - Live - Pork "Purse" with Vegetarian stuffed peppers

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0500

Episode 28 - full class - Pork "Purse" with Vegetarian stuffed peppers

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Episode 27 - Recipe - Making a pinwheel appetizer with your Pesto!

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Episode 27 - Making a pinwheel appetizer with your Pesto!

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Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
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Episode 26 - Thoughts - What to do with all that Rosemary?

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Episode 26 - What to do with all that Rosemary?

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Episode 25 - The Best Meatball Ever!

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Episode 25 - The Best Meatball Ever!

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How are we different?

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Episode 24 - Making the Pesto!

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Episode 24 - Making the Pesto!
We made two different types of pesto...Classic Basil with Lemon....and a surprising Maple Walnut Pesto!
We then made an appetizer for each. Baked goat cheese and phyllo cups with the classic pesto and butternut squash with the maple walnut pesto....YUM!

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How are we different?

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Episode 23 - Tell me about the Employee Culture Program!

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0500

Episode 23 - Tell me about the Employee Culture Program!

How are we different?

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Episode 22 - Tip & Trick - Garlic

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0500

Episode 22 - Tip & Trick - Garlic

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Episode 21 - Live - Charcuterie making class

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:00:00 -0500

Chef Allie Lanham, founder of The Hangry Lady, is creating colorful, flavorful food with a healthy twist to satisfy the Hangry Lady in all of us! She designs edible art grazing tables for events in Cedar Rapids, IA. We will design a custom Antipasti (that's Italian for Charcuterie) board and learn how she makes a flower out of salami! We will also talk about some of our favorite ingredients and where you can find some amazing & authentic Italian products here in the states.

You can also watch the full episode on YouTube!

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Episode 20 - Thoughts - The herb garden needs some attention in this hot summer we are having!

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -0500

Episode 20 - The herb garden needs some attention in this hot summer we are having!

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Episode 19 - Interview - The Hangry Lady, Orchestra Iowa & Gia's Italian Kitchen

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:00:00 -0500

Episode 19 - The Hangry Lady, Orchestra Iowa & Gia's Italian Kitchen

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Episode 18 - Live - Get some garlic on those veggies

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0500

Episode 18 - Get some garlic on those veggies

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Episode 17 - Thoughts - Herb Garden is Ready

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0500

Episode 17 - Herb Garden is Ready

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Episode 16 - Interview - 1st with The Hangry Lady 1/22/22

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0500

Episode 16 - Our first interview with The Hangry Lady 1/22/22

Chef Allie Lanham, founder of The Hangry Lady, is creating colorful, flavorful food with a healthy twist to satisfy the Hangry Lady in all of us! She designs edible art grazing tables for events in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Visit The Hangry Lady

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Episode 15 - thoughts about Nonoini, family, and Raviolis

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:00:00 -0500

Episode 15 - thoughts about Nonoini, family, and Raviolis

How are we different?

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Episode 14 - Thoughts - first recording at Nona's house

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:00:00 -0500

Episode 14 - first recording at Nona's house

How are we different?

Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
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Episode 13 - Live - First Ever Full episode - Free Class #1

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -0500

Episode 13 - First Ever Full episode - Free Class #1 - Tuscan Herb Roasted Chicken, Sweet Peas in Nono's Marinara, and a beautiful Italian Bread Salad.

Email us for the recipes: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

How are we different?

Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live and instantly through an online chat
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What’s next? Check out our Private Group Classes and Employee Culture Program on our website!

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Episode 12 - Live - Let's finish the Italian Bread Salad already!

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -0500

Episode 12 - Let's finish the Italian Bread Salad already!

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How are we different?

Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
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What’s next? Check out our Private Group Classes and Employee Culture Program on our website!

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Episode 11 - Live - Intro to the Tuscan Herb Roasted Chicken Free Class

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -0500

Episode 11 - Intro to the Tuscan Herb Roasted Chicken Free Class

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How are we different?

Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live and instantly through an online chat
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Recipes are authentic, and have been passed down for generations

What’s next? Check out our Private Group Classes and Employee Culture Program on our website!

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Episode 10 - Thoughts - message after 1st free course

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -0500

Episode 10 - message after 1st free course
How are we different?

Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live and instantly through an online chat
We do not prep ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!
Recipes are authentic, and have been passed down for generations

What’s next? Check out our Private Group Classes and Employee Culture Program on our website!

Learn more about us: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/

More fun posts on our Facebook page: (3) Gia's Italian Kitchen | Facebook

See past videos: Gia's Italian Kitchen - YouTube

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 9 - Education - We give you the grocery list for every class ahead of time!

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -0500

Episode 9 - We give you the grocery list for every class ahead of time!

How are we different?

Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live and instantly through an online chat
We do not prep ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!
Recipes are authentic, and have been passed down for generations

What’s next? Check out our Private Group Classes and Employee Culture Program on our website!

Learn more about us: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/

More fun posts on our Facebook page: (3) Gia's Italian Kitchen | Facebook

See past videos: Gia's Italian Kitchen - YouTube

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 8 - Tips - Sweet Peas with Italian Marinara....YUM!

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -0500

Episode 8 - Sweet Peas with Italian Marinara....YUM!

Email us for the recipes: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

How are we different?

Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live and instantly through an online chat
We do not prep ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!
Recipes are authentic, and have been passed down for generations

What’s next? Check out our Private Group Classes and Employee Culture Program on our website!

Learn more about us: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/

More fun posts on our Facebook page: (3) Gia's Italian Kitchen | Facebook

See past videos: Gia's Italian Kitchen - YouTube

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 7 - Tips - prepping the Tuscan Herb Roasted Chicken

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -0500

Episode 7 - prepping the Tuscan Herb Roasted Chicken

Email us for the recipes: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

How are we different?

Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live and instantly through an online chat
We do not prep ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!
Recipes are authentic, and have been passed down for generations

What’s next? Check out our Private Group Classes and Employee Culture Program on our website!

Learn more about us: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/

More fun posts on our Facebook page: (3) Gia's Italian Kitchen | Facebook

See past videos: Gia's Italian Kitchen - YouTube

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 6 - Tips - homemade croutons for the Italian Bread Salad

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -0500

Episode 6 - homemade croutons for the Italian Bread Salad

Email us for the recipes: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

How are we different?

Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live and instantly through an online chat
We do not prep ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!
Recipes are authentic, and have been passed down for generations

What’s next? Check out our Private Group Classes and Employee Culture Program on our website!

Learn more about us: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/

More fun posts on our Facebook page: (3) Gia's Italian Kitchen | Facebook

See past videos: Gia's Italian Kitchen - YouTube

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 5 - Cooking course Nov 2021 green shirt

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -0500

Episode 5 - Cooking course Nov 2021 green shirt

Learn more about us: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/

More fun posts on our Facebook page: (3) Gia's Italian Kitchen | Facebook

See past videos: Gia's Italian Kitchen - YouTube

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 4 - Cooking Challenge #1 podcast announcement

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 23:00:00 -0500

Episode 4 - Cooking Challenge #1 podcast announcement

Email us for the recipes: kelley@giasitaliankitchen.biz

Learn more about us: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/

More fun posts on our Facebook page: (3) Gia's Italian Kitchen | Facebook

See past videos: Gia's Italian Kitchen - YouTube

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 3 - Tips - Three quick cooking tips for an easier work week

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0600

Episode 3 - Three quick cooking tips for an easier work week

How are we different?

Ingredient lists and cooking guides are emailed ahead of time, so you are ready at showtime!
Questions are answered live and instantly through an online chat
We do not prep ahead of time – we chop, dice and cook together. We prep YOU ahead of time!
Recipes are authentic, and have been passed down for generations

What’s next? Check out our Private Group Classes and Employee Culture Program on our website!

Learn more about us: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/

More fun posts on our Facebook page: (3) Gia's Italian Kitchen | Facebook

See past videos: Gia's Italian Kitchen - YouTube

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 2 - short recap of 2021

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0600

Episode 2 - short recap of 2021

Learn more about us: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/

More fun posts on our Facebook page: (3) Gia's Italian Kitchen | Facebook

See past videos: Gia's Italian Kitchen - YouTube

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Episode 1 - technology check

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0600

Episode 1 - technology check

Learn more about us: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/

More fun posts on our Facebook page: (3) Gia's Italian Kitchen | Facebook

See past videos: Gia's Italian Kitchen - YouTube

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!