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Sun-dried tomatoes – what you need to know

Sun-dried tomatoes

Sun-dried tomatoes are a popular Sicilian preserve, simple to prepare and very tasty to eat. In the past they originated from the need to preserve the abundant garden produce for the winter. Their production consists of drying the tomatoes in the sun for at least three days or with a drier (for those who have […]

Italy’s best Christmas desserts: from north to south

Christmas desserts

Traditional Christmas Italian desserts are a real delight. As winter season approaches, supermarkets fill up with delicacies and from north to south, you can’t resist eating them. Although there are specific regions that produce some desserts rather than others, at Christmastime everyone eats everything. Let’s find out together which traditional desserts are typical region by […]

Polenta – here’s what you need to know

Polenta

  Polenta is a typical autumn and winter dish of northern Italy. Its origins are linked to mountain villages as an ancient, poor but delicious recipe. Polenta is made with cornmeal, which gives it its yellow color and accompanies vegetable, meat and fish dishes. It is used as a side dish because of its neutral […]

10 Most famous Pasta Types and how to use it

Pasta Types

Pasta represents a complete meal in Italy. A fair ration of carbohydrates is often accompanied by a protein or vegetables. How can you give it up? Impossible.If you area pasta lover and want to learn more about pasta shapes, this is the article for you! Spaghetti and Linguine Spaghetti are one of the most iconic […]

Pocket Coffee: The Iconic Italian Espresso to Take with You

Pocket Coffee

Italians can give up many things but not coffee! Coffee is a ritual, a guarantee, the expression of true Italian culture and especially espresso is known for its quality and unique flavor. Drinking a good espresso in the morning bodes Italians a good day – especially when you have a very hectic lifestyle. And what […]

Limoncello Spritz – what you need to know

Limoncello Spritz

Before introducing Limoncello spritz, let’s start with the basics: do you know limoncello? Limoncello is a typical liqueur from Campania, it is made from citrus peels, particularly lemons from the Amalfi Coast. It is considered an excellent digestive to drink after a meal, or it can also be used to moisten desserts, fruit salads and […]

La Befana – everything you need to know about the Italian Epiphany

Befana Epifania in Italia

In Italy, Epiphany morning is a magical morning where the world is divided into two types of children: those who have been good and those who have been bad. The Befana represents the feast of Epiphany, which is celebrated throughout Italy on January 6. It is a heartfelt folk tradition where children (but also adults) […]

The 5 Italian Primates You Should Know

primati italiani

Italy is said to be the country of sun, sea and good food! But that’s not all. It is a winter and summer tourist destination for its artistic beauties, archaeological sites, museums, cities where you can breathe in the history of our days and ancestors. Today we have decided to dwell on at least 5 […]

Italians’ 5 favourite traditional dishes

5 piatti più amati dagli italiani

That tourists and foreigners like eating Italian food is not in doubt. But what are the traditional dishes most loved by Italians? We did a survey and found even more than five and came up with our final ranking. There are dishes that have made history such as pesto alla genovese, bistecca alla fiorentina, cacio […]

Balsamic vinegar – curiosities and uses

aceto balsamico

Balsamic vinegar is one of the most loved products by Italians abroad and most sought after by Italian lovers. It is not just a simple vinegar; its colour and consistency give an extra touch to every dish, and it is particularly popular for seasoning dishes. According to definition, balsamic vinegar ‘is a type of typical […]

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