The first Carbonara seems to have been made in Rome in 1944. The most reliable story tells the meeting between the ingredients available to American soldiers and the imagination of a Roman cook. The result was the prototype of Spaghetti alla Carbonara: eggs, bacon (later turned into guanciale) and cheese. As the time passed the recipe
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Zuppa Inglese is one of the most popular spoon dessert in Italy. Many countries love it and say they invented it. The contenders are Naples, Rome and two region: Tuscany and Emilia Romagna. England is not between them. It’s for sure that it has nothing to do with the Zuppa. The “English Soup” (Zuppa Inglese)
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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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A vacation in Rome has among its basic stops the local restaurants to try the traditional cuisine. These are poor dishes, with few ingredients, but of excellent quality and processed in a wise way according to ancient recipes. Eating in Rome is like taking a leap into history: discovering all the dishes that, now as
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A dish with Jewish origins, but which today is known throughout Italy. It is a typical dish of Tuscan tradition, in particular of the city of Livorno, very simple to prepare, but also very tasty. At one time, red mullet were considered waste fish, so the poorest families would go to the markets to retrieve
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Extra virgin olive oil is part of our history: it is one of the most popular foods on Italian tables as well as one of the foundations of the Mediterranean diet. It can be used in many ways, from dressing raw foods, such as salads, to an essential ingredient for cooking a potentially infinite number
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Verona, the romantic city par excellence, home of the most famous lovers in history, as well as the most unfortunate, Romeo and Juliet. A timeless place, a jewel in the heart of the Veneto that attracts tourists from all over the world, not only for the Shakespearean tragedy, for the curiosity of climbing onto the
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Even in Italy, street food plays a fundamental role within the traditional diet. Whether it’s take-away pasta or a sandwich on the fly, Italians never shy away from food. Every region of Italy has its own ingredients and typical bread shapes, so it is easy to satisfy all tastes. Sandwiches are the classic lunch break
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The tradition of Carnival in Italy has very ancient roots; over the years, several festivals have arisen that celebrate it, which are famous worldwide. Today we’re going to take a look at the most interesting and particular traditions, and obviously, the typical sweets that represent one of these most awaited festivals of the year. With
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Cooking isn’t as simple as it looks. Some would argue that it is an art, and like all arts, requires practice, dedication, and lots of studying. There are many advantages to cooking and preparing your own food at home, from savings to improved mood and diet. If you don’t know how to cook but want
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