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When to Harvest Potatoes: a simple guide for home gardeners
Potatoes are one of the most rewarding vegetables to grow at home. Whether you’ve planted them in your backyard garden, or even in a large container, knowing when to harvest potatoes is the secret to getting the best tubers. Timing your harvest correctly ensures your potatoes are firm, nutrient-rich, and ready to enjoy in your favorite recipes.
Gaia Malieni
4 days ago


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
Nov 17


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.
Gaia Malieni
Nov 15


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.
Gaia Malieni
Nov 13


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
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Sun, Dec 14Dec 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PSTThe Butcher's Daughter (WeHo), 8755 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USARSVP to enjoy FREE PASTA, drinks, community, and a bit of old-world charm. A cultural experience celebrating the Italian art of gathering. This is a first come, first serve event — seating is limited and an RSVP does not guarantee entry once we reach capacity.
Jan 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PSTInglewood, 440 Hindry Ave, Suite B, Inglewood, CA 90301, USACreate your perfect pizza with your choice of shape, size, and toppings! Enjoy a 2.5-hour hands-on experience crafting authentic Neapolitan pizza with Master Instructor Peppe Miele. Vegan options available.
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