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.

• Winter storm is good for painting a turnip https://t.co/IKw986B6uE 3 days ago
• Arugula, gruyere, leek torta, stamped with a heart for my cat Buddy. https://t.co/WLIBdhbpmi 4 days ago
• Thanksgiving Salad with Escarole, Tart Apple, Sweet Almonds, Fennel, and Parmigiano ericademane.com/2019/11/27/tha… via @EricaDeMane 1 week ago
• Thanksgiving Salad with Escarole, Tart Apple, Sweet Almonds, Fennel, and Parmigiano ericademane.com/2019/11/27/tha… https://t.co/HZKvxT4eQJ 1 week ago
• Manhattan Clam Chowder, My Way ericademane.com/2019/11/18/man… via @EricaDeMane. Not for a diner anymore. Make it yourself and have clam dog feast. 2 weeks 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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