If you’re like us, you love your stainless steel pots and pans. They transfer heat well, provide a great sear on anything you put in it, and take a beating from metal utensils without hardly blinking. But over time, no matter how thoroughly you wash them when you’re done, they can get brown and splotchy – particularly if you cook on high heat with minimal oil. The splotches don’t usually affect cooking in the pan, but certainly prevent it from looking like new.
Luckily, there’s a really simple way to restore the shine to your stainless pans, using something you almost certainly have laying around your kitchen – baking soda.
I’m about to confess something that will shock the conscience of Italian families everywhere – I am the descendant of Italian immigrants and never cooked an ounce of Italian food until I was over thirty. There, I said it. For those who grew up in and around Italian neighborhoods, such a confession is hard to believe. When so much of Italian culture is based on culinary traditions and inspiration from childhood memories of cooking with family such an anomaly is unfathomable. I guess I was a late bloomer. But this is not about me. It’s about cooking with Gus – my Italian grandpa – Augusto Ricardo Ciriello.
My grandpa Gus Read More
Summer is in full swing and that means patio cocktails, poolside drinks, and dining al fresco! Our pick for stylish summer entertaining is the lemon basil collection by Michel Design Works!
The lemon basil design embodies the effortless chic of the Italian lifestyle. Bright lemons evoke the sun drenched cliffs of the Amalfi coast. And what could be more quintessentially Italian than sprigs of fresh basil? This cheerful design forms a casual yet sophisticated table setting your guests will love!
Appetizers or cookies make a lovely presentation on the wood or metal trays. Stylish serveware and coordinating paper napkins make outdoor entertaining Read More
We love to entertain! Hosting is at the heart of what we do at The Italian Cowboy. So, to say we were excited when we found Pacific Merchants would be an understatement! We knew this was a 
perfect go-to line for entertaining and serving. The warm tones of the wood provide the perfect backdrop for elevating the every day into a special occasion.
Last minute guests? No worries! The three bowl and platter set is your new best friend. Grab some nuts, olives and gherkin pickles from the pantry and fill up the three bowls. Your guests will think you’re Read More