Erica De Mane

Welcome to Ericademane.com

I am a chef, food writer, and teacher who specializes in improvisational Italian cooking. I am the author of The Flavors of Southern Italy and Pasta Improvvisata, as well as Williams-Sonoma Pasta, which is available at Williams-Sonoma stores. A member of the Association of Culinary Professionals and the Italian-based International Slow Food Movement, I live in New York City. I offer private cooking classes, which you can learn about here.

For more about me, see About Erica De Mane.



Buy a copy of The Flavors of Southern Italy.



Buy a copy of Pasta Improvvisata.



Buy a copy of Williams-Sonoma Pasta.

Buy a copy of my ebook, Pasta Improv

Buy an e-copy of the book formerly known as Pasta Improvvisata.

Follow me on Twitter.

• Snow outside , pizza di scarola inside. https://t.co/zf6zLlPQh6 3 days ago
• @thevandykeparks Truth is strong 3 days ago
• Some Thoughts on Salad, plus a Recipe for a Salad of Chicories with an Anchovy Vinaigrette and Butter Croutons. And… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 3 days ago
• Some Thoughts on Salad, plus a Recipe for a Salad of Chicories with an Anchovy Vinaigrette and Butter Croutons. And… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 3 days ago
• Cavatelli with Brussels sprouts, guanciale, and hot green chilies. Stay strong. https://t.co/7TCUTIRQ7g 5 days ago

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Favorite Things

My favorite olive oil: Ravida, from Menfi, Sicily. Buy it here.


My favorite online gourmet store: Gustiamo.com. Visit it here.

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