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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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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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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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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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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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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Nestled between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, Abruzzo is a region in Southern Italy that boasts some of the finest wines in the country. With its unique microclimate and strong agricultural tradition, Abruzzo has developed high-quality wines that often fly under the radar. To help you dive into this uncharted territory, we’ve rounded
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Italy is a country that’s very well known for its coffee and coffee drinks. From the strong espresso shots prepared in high quality, professional machines, to the sweetest and most delicious coffee iced creams. Today we’re going to take a look at the most famous and traditional coffee types you can find in bars and
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The history of limoncello starts from afar and most of it has been lost over the centuries. Today limoncello is the king of Campanian liqueurs. Its color is yellow like the sun, bringing with it all the joy of the Sorrento and Amalfi coasts. With a sharp and sweetish taste, it is a very ancient
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Gnocchi are a very iconic type of dumpling in Italian cuisine, very delicious and with many variations. They are small lumps of dough most traditionally composed of a simple combination of wheat flour, egg, salt, and potatoes. There are lots of variations of gnocchi, some using semolina flour, cheese, day old breadcrumbs, or cornmeal. There
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