The hardest part of gift-giving is zeroing in on the exact perfect item. Do they already have this? Is this what they want?

For the first time, dining critic Rachel Bernhard sets a list of Milwaukee's best restaurants, with 25 top-tier standouts ...

Prima loved: Helping ourselves to chocolate brownies from the complimentary snack baskets offered around by friendly ...

Remember, great gifts don’t have to come with a hefty price tag; sometimes the small treasures, like the Porcelain Espresso ...

If you’ve ever been to a prestigious Italian restaurant, you’ve likely come across cacio e pepe. Literally meaning “cheese and pepper,” it’s a pasta dish that stands out on the menu ...

Piatto Divino owners Eric Cavallaro and Alfia Trovato brought their Sicilian heritage and love of Italian food and the ... The presentation is a show with fresh pasta being tossed in a parmigiano ...

Famiware’s stoneware pasta bowls from Walmart look nearly identical to Our Place’s $80 set, but they cost less than $7 apiece ...

It's also my son's favorite." In a video that showcases a tantalising bowl of piping hot pasta, she guides her audience through the steps of her authentic Italian recipe. She begins by advising ...

Having a microwave is the pinnacle of convenience for many. You can nuke a TV dinner, throw a slice of cold pizza in for a ...

So it was surprising that this dream somewhat came true on my last few trips across the pond where I found I could suddenly tolerate fresh Italian pastas, Japanese fried chicken, and crusty French ...

Desiree DeNunzio is the gift guide editor for CNET's Commerce team. When she's not writing and editing, she's either hiking through the redwoods or curled up with a good book and a lazy dog.

or on the couch with bowls of pasta in our laps as we watch our favorite show. The food itself is integral in providing comfort, of course, but the setting and circumstances matter, too.