Here at Vita Rustica Italy is not only our Passion but it is our heart and soul. We want to share with you everything we know from growing up Italian to living on two sides of the world. We have an expansive knowledge of Italy because we live it everyday. We want you to feel the love and the pull to make it Italy part of your life, hopes and dreams. We share all that we know in hopes that you too will catch the fever and love Italy as much as we do! Every article is made with you in mind to get you closer to an authentic personal experience with Italy and also sharing travel tricks and tips when traveling to different parts of the mediterranean from Italy!
About Me:

Welcome, I’m Maria Paulina!
I have a passion for cooking, family, food, and entertaining. I am the owner of The Charcuterie Board and also created a Gelato Food Truck here in Chicago! I believe in the Mediterranean principles of cooking and I’m on a quest to share with you how I turn whole, real foods into a healthy, balanced, and delicious way of life. I have a desire to preserve generational cooking, while also keeping my eye on the evolving modern food scene in Italy. I hope my love for cooking with fresh, whole ingredients made simple will inspire you to do the same for your family and friends.
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How To Make Feast Of The Seven Fishes An Italian American Christmas Eve Tradition