February 14th: Valentine’s Day! How to celebrate in Rome the sweetest day of the year. February 14th is Lovers’ Day, all over the world! But we like to think that it is more the celebration of love in its general meaning… Obviously, we are including the love of food too! And also sharing it […]
Carnival: the craziest celebration of the year! A paradise for those with a sweet tooth and for those who love to use their imagination. Let the funniest and cheerful moment of the year begin! Every joke is worth it, they say… So get ready to feast! Fritters, chocolate and sweets. And as we know, in […]
Today we celebrate the most famous chocolate spread cream in the world. Experience our 5 top Nutella recipes to die for. Nutella: that splendid and perfect union between cocoa and hazelnut. Something that makes everyone happy since years. 100% made in Italy, both adults and children agree: it’s delicious! To celebrate this special day and pay […]
Ah, the coffee break! A sacred time to come together, chat, and chill. Even in Italy, land of espresso and cappuccinos, we know how to take a break! What would the working day look like without those ten golden minutes, in which you can unplug your brain and take your thoughts elsewhere? We really deserved […]
Local markets are the place of the heart for thousands of people. In summer and winter, a required stop for quality shopping. Old habits die hard! Among all the distinctly Italian habits, there is one that is still very common, despite the modern times. We are talking about shopping in the local markets. In particular […]
Imagine Italian cuisine without tomato? Unthinkable! Yet, for many moons, this scrumptious veggie was nowhere on Italian plates. Red tomato One of the main requirements of the tomato is its red color. However, originally the tomato had completely different characteristics. The wild tomato, or Solanum racemigerum, is native to western South America. At the time […]
Italy or Austria? Who invented Cappuccino? discover the story of the Italian icon Cappuccino, after wine, is the most famous Italian drink in the whole world. However, cappuccino as we know it today, is a very different version from the original one, which seems to have its roots not in Italy, but in Austria. Let’s […]
Discover the authentic Neapolitan biscotti: the biscotto amarena Get this, dessert lovers! The Neapolitan biscotti tart (a.k.a amarena biscuit) is the OG Neapolitan treat and one of the oldest desserts around. It’s the only sweet treat that we can confirm is 100% Neapolitan. While other popular desserts like Graffa, Pastiera, and Babà have made their […]
Italy is the paradise for fresh food! But, where do Italians go to shop? Explore the tradition for grocery shopping in Rome Local people prefer to buy fresh foods in the grocery stores or the farmers’ markets, instead of supermarkets. Cheese, prosciutto, salami, vegetables or fruits are better coming directly from quality producers. Italians give […]
Many moons ago, in the year of 2013, a tale of passion and tradition was born. Fueled by a deep love for the bounty of our land and a longing to share the beauty of our culture, Gourmetaly food tours is celebrating with you 10 years in food and wine tourism. A decade has passed […]
