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Vegan Pumpkin Pie: the perfect recipe for the Fall season
Few desserts capture the spirit of autumn quite like a pumpkin pie. Its aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger evokes the comfort of home, cozy sweaters, and crisp fall mornings. This year, try giving this classic a plant-based twist with the vegan pumpkin pie, creamy, spiced, and completely dairy-free.
Gaia Malieni
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Trump’s Pasta tariffs: it’s time to make Pasta from scratch
Italian pasta brands are warning that skyrocketing import taxes could make authentic pasta in the U.S. a luxury item.
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Christmas Gift Ideas: give the gift of a cooking experience with IMPASTIAMO
This holiday season, skip the usual gifts and give something unforgettable, like an experience to be shared and remembered. With an IMPASTIAMO Gift Card, you’re not just giving a present, you’re gifting a seat at the table with some of Los Angeles’ most passionate chefs.
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Capunti Pasta: the real Italian recipe
Today we’ll explore a delicious capunti pasta recipe inspired by Mediterranean flavors: cherry tomatoes, taggiasca olives, and feta cheese. When it comes to traditional Italian food, pasta always takes the spotlight and among the many varieties, capunti pasta stands out for its versatility.
Gaia Malieni
Nov 10


Holiday gifts idea: gift a cooking experience with IMPASTIAMO
Instead of wrapping up another pair of socks or a candle, IMPASTIAMO offers something more meaningful: an experience. Our newly launched gift cards are now available and can be redeemed for any of IMPASTIAMO’s popular pop-up cooking classes held across the city of Los Angeles.
Gaia Malieni
Nov 6


Diwali in Los Angeles: where to celebrate the Festival of Lights
In 2025, Diwali will fall around October 18–22 , and Los Angeles will light up with community events, temple ceremonies, and cultural festivals that honor this timeless tradition. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most radiant celebrations of the year. Originating in India and now celebrated across the world, Diwali (or Deepavali) marks the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Homes glow with diyas (oil lamps), temples resound with chan
Gaia Malieni
Oct 15


Montrose Oktoberfest 2025: German traditions in LA
October in Los Angeles means cooler evenings, golden sunsets, and one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events: Montrose Oktoberfest. This annual celebration brings the spirit of Bavaria to Southern California, offering locals and visitors the chance to experience German traditions without leaving LA. With beer gardens, live music, authentic food, and family-friendly entertainment, it’s the perfect way to welcome fall.
Gaia Malieni
Oct 13


IMPASTIAMO meets Angelo Mirabito: discovering life’s simple pleasures in Stromboli
When our IMPASTIAMO team decided to gather for a teambuilding trip, we knew it had to be somewhere special. We packed our bags and from Los Angeles we crossed the ocean to the Aeolian Islands, a cluster of volcanic gems in southern Italy.
Gaia Malieni
Oct 13


How are Mid-Autumn Festival Traditions celebrated in 2025?
Every year, when the moon is at its brightest in early autumn, millions of people across Asia and beyond come together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Gaia Malieni
Oct 8
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