Tagliatelle sind eine weltweit und vor allem in ihrer Herkunftsregion Emilia-Romagna berühmte Sorte frischer Eiernudeln.Die Geburt der Tagliatelle ist umwittert von Mysterien und Legenden und wie so oft, versteckt sich hinter dem Geheimnis ihres Ursprungs eine...
Tagliatelle are a type of fresh egg pasta, known worldwide and particularly famous in the Emilia-Romagna region, their territory of origin. Their birth is surrounded by mystery and legend and as often happens, behind the secret of their origin lies a...
Ferragosto is a ‘sacred’ date, a day when all work stops and Italians take a break. But we know that not all foreign countries honour this day, which falls on the 15th of the month, as it is a holiday that was first imposed by the ancient Romans and then...
1 Woche, 32 italienische Restaurants, 15 € für eine Pastaspezialität und ein Getränk: Die True Italian Pasta Week 2022 steht vor der Tür. Gnocchi al tegamino mit Guanciale, Walnüssen und Taleggio-Käsecreme; Buchweizen-Pizzoccheri mit Löwenzahn, Ricotta vom Bauernhof...
Modica, the Sicilian capital of chocolate In Southern Italy, and more specifically in Sicily, there’s an ancient, beautiful city called Modica, famous all over the world for its delicious chocolate. Modica chocolate has a rich history that goes way back to...
A typical Italian specialty could only inspire the wildest imagination Radiators, wheels, flying UFO, snails, spaccatelle, lilies, rooster crests, candles, curly lasagna, Vesuvius. No, this is not a joke, these are 10 names of real pasta shapes. Looking at the shelves...
A masterly balance of flavors In Campania making vegetables more appetizing is an art. Zucchini alla scapece – one of the cult dishes of Neapolitan cuisine – are fried zucchini marinated in white wine vinegar and seasoned with mint. A side dish with an...
Eating in breathtaking, weird and fun places makes food even more interesting Dining at a restaurant is definitely one of the most enjoyable activities you can do, in company, as a couple, as a family. Sharing a meal, especially for the Italian culture is a...
From poor origins to queen of Sundays, not to be missed during your next trip to Milan Here is a truly special dish, born of the peasant tradition of seasoning savoy cabbage with the less noble cuts of pork. Typically eaten on Sundays, accompanied by polenta, it has...
A very special kind of cheese A drunk cheese is a type of cheese with a strong and aromatic flavour, sweetly spicy and with a unique grape aftertaste. Immediately recognizable for its dark red crust, made smooth by the time spent in the wine. The colour of...
Bud Spencer and the immediate correlation to the black skillet full of beans and the loaf of bread Many of the dishes shown in the various movies in which Bud Spencer and Terence Hill acted, show a plenty of choices, and when you start to watch their movies you never...
An exceptional pasta sauce from southern Italy What is the best way to season pasta? This is a tricky question, and unfortunately there is not a unique and universal answer. Nonetheless, if you are looking for a new sauce to add a magic flavour to your pasta, what...
Cantucci are the most loved and well-known Italian biscuits Cantucci (Cantuccini) also known as “Biscotti di Prato” are typical sweets of traditional Tuscan cuisine, very crunchy and scented. They are dry biscuits with almonds, obtained by cutting slices...
Let’s discover a different version of Neapolitan Pizza Napoli offers a plenty of tasty dishes full of history and one of them is pizza fritta (fried Pizza). If you try to pronounce its name you can even hear the hot oil crackling from the pot! This kind of...
Discover a special stew from Gubbio, Umbria The origins of this stew lay in Umbria: according to the tradition, it comes from the town of Gubbio, as the name Friccò all’Eugubina suggests. It is a stew composed by various kinds of meat: in the recipe we suggest...
The history of the most ancient Jewish community of Europe In Rome you can find the most ancient Jewish community of Europe, present in the city since the II century b.C. According to the book of Maccabees the relationship between the Roman Republic and the Jewish...
The perfect Christmas cookies “Mostaccioli” (or mustacciuoli) are diamond-shaped, spiced cookies covered in chocolate icing, eaten during Christmas time and popular in centre and southern Italy. These cookies are traditionally prepared from December...
The dish you have to try while in Trentino Alto Adige Have you ever had any stale bread in your pantry? Apparently Bavarian and Tyrolese farmers had, as they made a whole recipe tradition around it. In fact this traditional food is made out of dry bread soaked in milk...
Mix few simple ingredients and you will get a traditional sweet dessert Tozzetti are one of the most famous sweets of Umbrian tradition. Made with simple ingredients they are famous all over Europe for their sweetness and crunchiness. Loved by young and adults alike,...
Two culinary delights from Veneto All around Italy you can try many different types of focaccias, all of which will surprise you with amazing flavours and textures. This time we want to bring you on a culinary journey to Veneto, a region in Northern Italy, to...
From pauper cuisine to esteemed dish in restaurants Cjarsons ara typical dish from the Friulian cuisine. To be more precise, they come from the alpine region of Carnia, but they can be found in the Friulian plain too. Similar to ravioli, they are made of a dough of...
Ribollita is one of the most well-known dishes of the Tuscan culinary tradition Nowadays, this recipe is the symbol of family traditions and of the local customs, extremely popular during the winter months in Italy. Ribollita is a a hot and tasty first course: a soup...
Baccalà alla Vicentina, one of the most famous dishes from the city of Vicenza is a second course appreciated for its strong taste, perfect for cold weather. The baccalà is a winter second course made of codfish, typical of the Region of Veneto. This recipe is based...
An ancient street food from Central Italy The “piadina romagnola” or “piada romagnola” it’s a simple ancient street food from Emilia Romangna, made with wheat flour, lard or olive oil, baking soda or yeast, salt and water. It was traditionally cooked on a clay pan...
A delicious Italian masterpiece Teste di moro, or mallomars, as they’re best known worldwide, find their origins in Naples and they are basically chocolate pralines with a tender sponge-cake centre, softened with liqueur and usually covered with icing and chocolate...
Traditional dish from the Friulian region In the Italian region Friuli – Venezia Giulia an unique dish is known and appreciated by all: it is the so-called frico, a little pie of potatoes and cheese. It is known for the crunchy crust on the outside and the soft heart...
Branda… What? This funny word is not a curious tongue-twister, but it is the name of a typical (and delicious!) dish from the Italian region Liguria. Usually served as appetizer on toasted bread, it is composed by 5 different ingredients: the main one is...
Malloreddus, “little bulls” Let us have a taste of Sardinian tradition with Malloreddus, generally more known as “gnocchetti sardi”, which literally means “little gnocchi from Sardegna”. It is a typical and delicious food deriving from the Sardinian...
The most typical Perugian cake, the brustengolo If you are planning to stop by Perugia, you can’t miss the opportunity to taste the typical cake, the so-called Brustengolo, whose name’s meaning is still wrapped up in mystery. Although its origins made it as a typical...
City of art, sea and… food! Everybody is crazy about Neapolitan food, and there is a good reason for it. Among all the specialities that make this beautiful city one of the most visited by food lovers, we count not only the world-wide famous pizza, but also...
There are a lot of pasta varieties (around 100) depending on shapes and sizes. Let’s have a look to 2 of the most known and loved. If you are a pasta lover, you have to absolutely learn the difference between spaghetti and linguine, two kinds of long pasta, very...
Sweeten your day with some Cannoli: one of the many Sicilian culinary masterpieces They are recognized worldwide and they are one of the most iconic pastries of Sicilian cuisine, as well as the entire Italian cuisine. Long ago, Cannoli were made only during Carnival...
One simple ingredient for a taste sensation: Porchetta Porchetta, best known for its incredible mixture of taste, basically consists of boneless roast pork. Even if its origins are still a mystery, tradition usually links Porchetta with the central Italy, especially...
Street food means practicality, taste and tradition. Let’s discover some of the street food specialties of this year’s Italian Street Food Festival. Street food is a phenomenon that has taken hold rather quickly in Italy and around the world. Perhaps...
When savoury meets sweet, what a combination! It should not come as a surprise that opposite tastes can meet and create original and delicious dishes. In particular, savoury courses and fruit can be mixed in various combinations. And we are not talking about pizza...
Recreate a Neapolitan Easter with Pastiera and Casatiello Would you like to celebrate Easter in a typical Italian way? The Neapolitan cuisine is here for you. Naples has got an actual procedure to follow on Easter’s Day. From Fellata to Pastiera, the Easter menu...
Sarde are the most common “blue fishes” from the anchovies family. Even if it’s not a fancy or expensive fish, we can find it in a lot of ancient and modern recipes thanks to its versatility, but do you know where they come from and all of its...
Within our journey in the Italian cuisine, we arrive to Sardinia, land of splendid sea and breathtaking landscapes. A popular destination for holidaymakers from all over the world, this Italian island boasts a food and wine tradition made of exceptional and unique...
One of the most popular recipes in Italian gastronomy is the Parmigiana. The Eggplant Parmigiana is a classic in the Italian culinary tradition: the eggplant is widely used in Italian cuisine by virtue of its properties, such as low calories and a high presence of...
Truffle: a secret treasure hidden in the ground Contemplated in antiquity as the food of the gods, with handed down aphrodisiac properties, the truffle plays a role as a true sovereign within Italian cuisine. It was during the Middle Ages, especially in Italian noble...
The Italian regional cuisine: a thousand of different menus The Italian cuisine is known worldwide for being one of the most loved, not only for the tastefulness of its dishes, but also and above all for its great regional variety. From North to South, the Belpaese...
Written by Gabriella Quercia Expensive but absolutely essential. How use saffron as its best Queen Cleopatra used it in her beauty cream as an ingredient for her attractiveness, while Alessandro Magno washed his hair into this spice to preserve the marvelous orange...
