How can you not love them? Italian meatballs is one of the most iconic dish of the culinary tradition. A bastion of Italian grandmother’s cooking and of our favorite comfort food. Let’s discover the history and some recipes of this dish with ancient origins. The journey of meatballs The origins are not well defined. Most […]
Carnival is the perfect celebration for those with a sweet tooth! Make way for delicacies and calories! At Carnival enjoy every typical sweet of this time of the year. In Italy, among the most loved, there are three in particular. Let’s discover them together! Carnival in Italy: abundance in the kitchen Carnival represents the desire […]
Within the tradition of Italian first courses, soups and broths play a special role. They have been present in the Italian culinary scene since forever because they represent the grandmothers’ cooking. From north to south, two recipes in particular are the most loved: Pasta e fagioli and Pasta e ceci. Let’s get to know them […]
Today in the United States it’s Fettuccine Alfredo Day. An iconic dish that represents Italy, according to Americans. But why is it not the case in Italy? Let’s discover together the true story of Fettuccine Alfredo and its original recipe. Who is Alfredo? The Roman origins of Fettuccine Alfredo (as told by the restaurant Il […]
It’s Croissant Day! During this day we want to celebrate its Italian brother: the Cornetto! Let’s see all the differences between croissant and cornetto and discover the best croissants to taste in Rome. Croissant or Cornetto? Brothers but not twins The French croissant and the Italian cornetto are similar, but in reality they differ from […]
Celebrating the International Pizza Day: Let’s see together how many types of pizza to enjoy in Rome, from the delicious Roman style pizza to the amazing neapolitan & more. Pizza in Ancient Rome We are not surprised to know that pizza already existed in Ancient Rome. The ancient Romans used to eat a type of […]
Vegetarians and vegans, don’t be mad! But porchetta is an ode to food! And the pork a providential animal for the production of this unforgettable flavor. Porchetta is the undisputed queen of street food and absolutely cannot be missing from the list of the most famous Italian foods. Let’s discover together the origins and curiosities […]
Whoever dreams of a nice steaming plate of Spaghetti with tomato sauce, raise your hand! Everyone loves pasta, but Spaghetti is still the favorite, not only for Italians but also for Americans. In fact, on January 4th United States celebrate Spaghetti during the Spaghetti day, a symbol of Italian cuisine. The origins of Spaghetti Who […]
Soft or crunchy, with almonds or hazelnuts, white or chocolate. Torrone, the nougat, is a delicacy that you can’t give up. It is one of the oldest desserts in the world and a perfect combination of simple but delicious ingredients. Let’s discover together the history of Italian Torrone and all the secrets of this symbol […]
Is it possible to imagine a celebration without a cork popping out of a bottle of Prosecco or Spumante Classic method? Prosecco, Franciacorta, Champagne or Spumante. No one can resist the charm of a glass of one of these famous bubbles. But to choose the right bottle you need to know more. Let’s discover the […]
