Products we love and use
The #1 question we get asked during our cooking classes is about the products we use in our kitchen. We are totally obsessed with quality when it comes to cooking utensils and food, so we suggest only brands that we personally use. We are happy to share our favorite products from our kitchen, pantry, and bookshelf.
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Kitchen Essentials

Pasta Drying Rack
Having a pasta drying rack makes fettuccine-making easy and organized.
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Ravioli-making toys
Here’s a sneak peek of our ravioli-making drawer. We love each and every toy!
Moka coffee maker
We like making espresso coffee the traditional way. And this is our favorite one.
Pantry
Italian extra virgin olive oils shipped worldwide
Get a 5% discount on every order with the discount code: LOCALAROMAS.
BOOKS
Our favorite Italian cookbook
This is the book we use for the Foodie Sisters in Italy video recipes.
Recipes & Stories from Rome
So more than just a cookbook. It’s a love letter to Rome, the people, the food.
Where to eat & drink in Rome
We use this guide when looking for great places to eat, drink, and shop in Rome.
Traditional restaurants in Italy
A selection of restaurants in Italy that use local ingredients and traditional recipes.
TRAVEL
Refill a reusable water bottle in Rome’s drinking fountains
You’ve got fresh drinkable water in Rome for free. Simply use a stainless steel reusable water bottle and stop buying single-use plastic ones.