Living in Rome has changed the way I cook — and more importantly, the way I think about food. Here, it’s all about simplicity. A few ingredients. What’s local. What’s in season. You let the market guide you — dal mercato alla tavola — and everything else follows. This spring, that meant hand-shaped orecchiette and the greenest vegetables I could find, sautéed gently and brought together with Parmigiano and lemon zest. Easy, instinctive, and deeply respectful of the world around us. This Earth Month, I’m reflecting on the kind of cooking that’s been sustainable long before it had a name — the kind our nonnas have always done. Made with love, with care, and with what’s already around you. Proud to partner with @hexclad on this one — their pans are made to last a lifetime (literally — they’ve got a lifetime warranty!) and they hold up beautifully with metal utensils, high heat, and all the day-to-day realness of a Roman kitchen. A modern tool for an ancient way of cooking. #HexcladPartner #EarthMonth #SustainableCooking #CucinaItaliana #Roma #FlavorsByAlessandra