Provolone cheese is one the most famous cheese in the world, loved especially in the UK. It is made with simple ingredients (like most Italian cheeses) and has a rich taste.
Sei anche tu ossessionato dalla carbonara? Sapevi che la carbonara si fa con il guanciale e non con la pancetta? Un vero italiano potrebbe rabbrividire se metti la pancetta nella carbonara. Oggi vogliamo presentarti questo magico prodotto fresco: il guanciale italiano – conosciuto anche come guancia di maiale stagionata. Vico Food Box è tornato nel Regno Unito nonostante la Brexit e il Coronavirus e porta per te le migliori specialità italiane. Non puoi viaggiare? Non preoccuparti! Lo...
There are many Italians abroad. Sometimes, because of their ways, habits and behaviour, they are thought to be Spanish – and that’s very funny because it happens the same to Spanish people. But how can you recognise an Italian abroad? Today we will suggest you five things to look out for in order to recognise them.
Il barbecue per gli italiani è una tradizione irrinunciabile. Per gli italiani all’estero è ancora più importante! Un momento di relax, per stare con famiglia e amici mangiando cibo italiano, carne arrosto, salumi, formaggi, verdure e pane tostato.
Italian bread is one of the most popular foods abroad, along with pizza and pasta. Even though bread is a carbohydrate, just like pasta, Italians often eat it after eating pasta. As an accompaniment to sauces and they make ‘scarpetta‘, for example they eat the bread with the leftover pasta sauce.
Italiani e gesti qual è il rapporto? Perché gesticoliamo? Recentemente soprattutto con internet, gif, meme ed emoji il gesto italiano del “mano a sacchetto” o “mano carciofo” si è diffuso, quali sono le sue origini? Cosa significa, ha diversi significati, quali sono?
Alchermes is a liqueur that is usually drunk at the end of a meal as a digestif or used to moisten cakes and desserts. It is likened to an Elixir of Long Life and for this reason it is highly sought after even abroad.
It is an aromatized wine that is flavored with botanicals, such as herbs, spices, and roots, and fortified with additional alcohol, typically brandy. It has multiple flavors together; herbal, fruity, bitter, floral, spicy. A vermouth’s flavour profile is all very dependent on the blend of botanicals used. While some lean heavily into citrus like orange and lemon peel, others rely more on herbs and spices for a more savoury, bitter taste.
Pecorino is one of the best-loved and most popular Italian cheeses in Europe. In Italy, there are various types of pecorino, depending on regional production. Specifically, it is sheep’s milk cheese, from which it derives its name.
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 ice cream.
4 years ago our adventure began! Celebrate Vico Food Box birthday with us, we have a gift for you at the end of the article. But first we would share with you our 7 points for success.
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.
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Cuire des pâtes n’est pas difficile. Tu n’as pas besoin de trucs, de rituels, ni d’un ancêtre italien dramatique qui...
