Christina's Cucina

An impassioned Italian Scot sharing how to cook authentically, and travel with enthusiasm.

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ladies working at the Ciao tomato factory

The Best Quality Canned Tomatoes are Italian (A Tomato Factory Tour in Italy)

March 2nd, 2022 | 13 Comments

Excelsior Hotel junior suite view

Ischia Hotel Excelsior Belvedere: an Italian Island Dream Hotel and Spa

February 13th, 2022 | 13 Comments

limoncello cocktail on a silver tray

Limoncello Cocktail (Italian Limoncello Spritz Recipe)

July 4th, 2021 | 18 Comments

Christmas tree in living room

— Christina’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide — (Focus on Small Businesses)

November 25th, 2020 | 64 Comments

best pizza sauce recipe

The Best, Homemade, No-Cook Pizza Sauce Recipe

June 20th, 2020 | 117 Comments

floor next to a bed

Thinking of Using Airbnb? Think Again.

May 30th, 2020 | 314 Comments

Passau panorama over the Danube

Visiting Passau and Vilshofen on AmaWaterways Melodies of the Danube Cruise (Day 7 and 8)

April 26th, 2020 | 9 Comments

Austrian boats in the water by Christina Conte

Austrian Lake District and Linz with AmaWaterways Melodies of the Danube River Cruise (Day 6)

April 9th, 2020 | 15 Comments

donau danube

Visiting Weissenkirchen, Melk Abbey, and Grein, Austria with AmaWaterways Melodies of the Danube ~ (Day 5)

March 1st, 2020 | 6 Comments

church in Vienna

Visiting Vienna with AmaWaterways on the Melodies of the Danube River Cruise (Day 4)

February 16th, 2020 | 13 Comments

Bratislava Castle view from the AmaMagna

Melodies of the Danube River Cruise with AmaWaterways – Bratislava to Vienna, Day 3

February 9th, 2020 | 5 Comments

AmaMagna on the Danube in Budapest

The Best Danube River Cruise with AmaWaterways – Budapest (Day 1)

January 5th, 2020 | 16 Comments

The Old Place

Discover the Conejo Valley in Southern California

December 6th, 2019 | 8 Comments

Corinthia Budapest Hotel lobby

Corinthia Budapest Hotel ~ a Luxurious Stay in the Center of the City

December 1st, 2019 | 16 Comments

christina's living room at Christmas

— Christina’s 2019 Holiday Gift Ideas — (For the Cooks & Travelers in Your Life)

November 20th, 2019 | 15 Comments

Fusilli with Pumpkin and Sausage

Fusilli with Pumpkin and Sausage and the Greatest Tomatoes From Europe

November 17th, 2019 | 22 Comments

daughter Denisa Villanova university

Hidden Allergens: Pink Peppercorns, Tree Nut Allergies and how an Amazon Reviewer Helped Solve a Mystery

October 27th, 2019 | 466 Comments

candelabra in Antica Corte Pallavicina restaurant

Antica Corte Pallavicina Restaurant Michelin Star Dining

September 15th, 2019 | 6 Comments

hall at antica Corte Pallavicina

Best Relais in Emilia Romagna for Foodies? Antica Corte Pallavicina is Your Dream Come True

September 8th, 2019 | 10 Comments

Naples harbor

What Not to Miss in Naples if You Only Have One Day (What to See and Eat in Naples, Italy)

September 1st, 2019 | 16 Comments

Christina's Cucina is Paestum worth visiting

Is Paestum Worth Visiting? (Top 7 Reasons to Visit Paestum)

August 24th, 2019 | 19 Comments

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Meet Christina

A Scottish Italian cook living in Los Angeles, Christina is usually cooking, baking or (cr)eating something scrumptious. When she isn't in the kitchen, she loves to travel, near and far, as long as good food is involved. Christina is on a mission to save authentic Italian dishes from extinction, and is constantly promoting Scottish (and British) food as some of the best cuisine the world has to offer—one steak pie and sticky toffee pudding at a time.



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