Many of us have a relatively intimate knowledge of Italian food like lasagna, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and of wines such as Chianti. But when taking a closer look, you’ll find an abundance of delightful Italian delicacies with a variety of everyday uses. Take a virtual trip to Italy enjoying the tastes and textures of […]
A trip into the charming streets of Naples, with a stop at Antica Pizzeria da Michele, a favorite by locals. For more about the history of pizza, read this: History of Pizza . If you want to make pizza at home, read this: How to cook pizza at home . Some Dates […]
Fun and curious fats about Italy. Pizza will unite the world: “Pizza is one of the very few words which is understood all over the world” 🙂
The essential A-Z of Italian Cinema Anita Ekberg in the most iconic scene of La Dolce Vita (Giac83/wikimedia) Antonioni to Zavattini: Antonioni, Michelangelo: Antonioni was born in Ferrara in 1912, and became a fashionable director in the 60s. He is also celebrated as an author, a screenwriter and painter and […]
Pagan symbols is everywhere and is easily found by researching the history of our modern customs and practices. Some of the days of the week and even some months of the year are named after Pagan gods. This week we are going to take a look at the month of January […]
See Seafood Recipes Nothing defines Venice’s cuisine like its seafood. No meal is complete without some sea creatures as the fruitful harvest from the surrounding lagoon and the nearby sea washes onto the plate. If you’re looking to learn more about food in Venice, here’s our overview on the seafood […]
Viva La Vespa! Still The Besta! Whenever I see one of those classic putt-putts of yesteryear zooming down a busy street, I cannot help but reminisce about the two beautiful years I spent in Perugia, half a lifetime ago. Within the trail of their vapor lie a myriad of sweet […]
Italians’s breakfast habits A typical Italian breakfast: cappuccino e brioche, eaten at a café on the way to work. Lovely, but is it healthy? (Colti Sbagli/flickr) Italians have had bad breakfast habits for quite a long time, but fortunately our way of dealing with “prima colazione” has been changing. […]
Italian Cakes baked for special holidays: Pandoro, Panettone Colomba and Carnevale’s specialities.
Italian sparkling wines are generally less expensive than their French and Californian counterparts; they have a crisp, inviting character all of their own.