Anna Staropoli
Expertise
Sicilian Food, Family Recipes, Italian Desserts
- Anna has interviewed top culinary figures, from up-and-coming Florentine chefs to famous food personalities, including Alton Brown.
- In 2019, Anna moved to Palermo, Sicily, and dove into the island's cuisine. She's mastered the art of making — and eating — street food, from riceballs to panelle, and knows that the best way to engage with local culture is through its cuisine.
- As a freelance writer, Anna has been featured in Atlas Obscura, Commercial Observer, America Domani, Hipcamp, New York Observer, Matador Network, The Italy Edit, Italy Segreta, Live in Italy, Tuscan Trends, Magenta Florence, and La Repubblica, among others.
Experience
As a reporter, Anna Staropoli has written all about travel, food, and wine, as well as commercial real estate, ESG, and climate change. These topics may seem all-encompassing, but they intersect more often than not; she's sat down with Miami's mayor in Buenos Aires, Argentina to discuss South Florida's flood resilience and shadowed puppeteers in Palermo, Sicily to explore the adaptability of their art.
Education
Anna graduated from Dartmouth College in 2019 with a degree in English, creative writing, and geography. She's been writing about her favorite places ever since.
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Stories By Anna Staropoli
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The citrus addition already evokes something tropical, so embrace the theme with yet another island-worthy ingredient: coconut.
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With the release of "Wonka," you might have chocolate on the brain. Luckily, you can live out your candy fantasies by visiting Club Med's chocolate "speakeasy."
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Pasta has spent far too long being relegated to boring old bowls. Put that pasta on a skewer for a fun new way to enjoy an old favorite.
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You can use citrus juice for many recipes, including pies and cocktails. However, pesky seeds can always rear their ugly head; use this hack to circumvent them.
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Steak is an incredibly versatile meat that pairs well with many different veggies and cheeses. When crafting steak pinwheels, consider these cheesy options.
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In her 10-recipe holiday dinner special, Martha Stewart experiments with creamed coconut spinach, which reminds her of childhood and her mother's cooking.
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While certain qualities of whiskey may deter anyone who prefers their spirits on the sweeter side, not all hope is lost for budding whiskey enthusiasts.
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If you've run out of piping bags, you don't have to save your cookie recipe for another day. Rather, you can employ any number of other vehicles for the batter.
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While solid butter is traditionally responsible for croissants' flaky, trademark layers, it's challenging to work with. Softened butter is far easier to use.
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Perfecting the cook time on a dense dessert like Key Lime Pie is tricky. Follow these indicators to know when to pull your pie from the oven.
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Whiskey lovers are bound to notice a booming trend in American single malt whiskey, but what exactly is an American single malt and what makes it so special?
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Achieving this desired consistency requires some finesse, but even if all else fails, a broken cheese fondue doesn't mean game over; you can remedy your clumps.
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When it comes to salad dressing, this handheld device offers an easy and efficient way to combine your liquids, leaving you with a smooth texture.
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Mexican and Japanese culinary tradition may not strike you as a match made in heaven -- but this new omakase restaurant could change your mind.
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Bread, potatoes, fruits, and vegetables are some standard choices for what to dip in cheese fondue. But if you're looking to up your game, look to the bottle.
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The espresso martini has become quite popular in recent years. But if you're getting bored of the standard version, try adding some amaro to liven things up!
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Vermouth is a ubiquitous cocktail ingredient, but have you heard of a more specialized label, Vermouth di Torino? Here's what distinguishes the two.
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If you are a frequent baker, then it may be worthwhile to learn why Martha Stewart considers zinc countertops to be ideal for prepping baked goods.
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It's easy to give tomato soup a big upgrade by using sun-dried tomatoes, but for the absolute best results, go with the brand that Giada de Laurentiis uses.
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Cremini mushrooms are the ideal addition to chicken cacciatore, but if you only have the dried version on hand that requires a different cooking timeline.
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It's a good idea to think of canned chili as a starting point, and to add ingredients to turn a bland bowl into a delicious dinner. Let's start by adding heat.
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While the kind of vermouth you use may seem inconsequential, it is also the difference between a bitter El Presidente and a delicious one.
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Bianco vermouth is a semi-sweet fortified white wine. Haven't heard of it? That's because it's still pretty obscure in America - but that could be changing!
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Sure, you've heard of Aperol Spritzes, and probably Hugo Spritzes, too. But have you ever tried their Turin-inspired cousin, the Cinque 7 Spritz?
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Okra is off-putting for many people due to its sometimes slimy texture. However, when cooking it, it may be worth leaning into the odd texture.
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The crucial add-in of baking soda acts as a leavening agent and ultimately bears responsibility for the ultra-soft, ultra-fluffy slices of butter cake.
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Even when you don't have a luxurious vacation to an all-inclusive resort on the calendar, you can still enjoy some of its tastiest offerings at home.