Cartellate, also known in their dialectal version as cartiddhate, are typical Apulian Christmas sweets that can be tasted all year round, especially during Christmas. They are more typical of the Bari area but can be found as far as Salento. In Salento, these sweets are prepared together with another typical Christmas delicacy, the purceddhuzzi. The
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Farinata di Ceci is a very low, salty cake made with chickpeas flour, water, salt, and extra virgin olive oil. In Sardinia, they also add onions, anchovies, and sausages to it. Also known as fainà, this dish originates from the region of Liguria and has been imported to Tuscany thanks to Genevan prisons. But how
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It is now October and the heat of the summer is slowly fading away, while the rainy autumn season comes knocking at the door, but fear not! You can still experience the warmth of the Italian lands at the kitchen table. Today we are going to take a look at 5 of the best Italian
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Italy is the world’s largest wine producer, followed by France and Spain. Italy boasts an immense area of 1,730,000 acres of cultivated vineyards, which accounts for roughly 19% of the world’s wine. Although Italy is the biggest exporter of wine in the world, it is also the country with the highest consumption of it. Every
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What is the best time to visit Italy? There really is no exact answer to this question, but autumn certainly has a lot to offer in every region. The large influx of summer vacationers is now behind us and the villages and towns return to their everyday life, thus revealing themselves to the visitor in
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Italy is one of the largest wine producers in the world. This incredible quantity of wine, exported and consumed worldwide, comes from almost three thousand years of tradition, experimentation, and research. The oldest reference to wine found in history is in the 6th century BC, in Campania, where the technique was to grow the vines
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The origins of the Calabrian ‘nduja are not entirely certain, but the most accredited thesis traces its origins back to the Napoleonic period (1806-1815). It seems that in that period, Gioacchino Murat, Napoleon Bonaparte’s brother-in-law, had ordered his men to distribute a tripe-based French salami free of charge, to enter the good graces of the
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The typical Emilian dishes are a real treat for the palate and are known all over the world for their unmistakable taste. Fresh pasta, cured meats and aged cheeses, in this corner of the Po Valley, gastronomy reaches exceptional levels. For those planning a trip to Emilia Romagna, we prepared 5 of the best recipes
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If you’re looking for a culinary adventure this spring, there’s no better place to visit than Italy. With its rich culinary heritage, stunning landscapes, and welcoming people, Italy is the perfect destination for a gastronomic getaway. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just looking to indulge your senses, an Italian spring culinary vacation is an
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How is Christmas celebrated in Italy? In Italy the tradition is twofold: for Christmas Eve dinner it is customary to eat fish or lean dishes. Christmas lunch, on the other hand, makes way for all kinds of culinary abundance. Many families celebrate both events, and until a few decades ago, the traditions were clear: in
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