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by Phoebe Hunt | Tue, 08/17/2021 - 03:18

Though nominally part of Italy, Sardinia is wildly different when it comes to the language, the culture, and even the terrain. It’s no surprise then—when…

Food & Drink

Che caldo! Discover Italy’s Favorite Frozen Treats

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 07/15/2021 - 12:02

When temperatures soar (and they do soar in Italy in summer - at times almost unbearably because of the combination of heat and humidity), what’s better than…

Food & Drink

Procida: The Flavors of Land and Sea

by Luciana.Squadrilli | Thu, 07/01/2021 - 02:50

Named Italian Culture Capital for 2022, the small island of Procida is somehow a thing apart from the larger and more famous Flegrean Islands off the coast of…

Food & Drink

How to Pick and Taste Good Extra Virgin Olive Oil

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 06/15/2021 - 05:56

Extra virgin olive oil is the healthiest fat around - it promotes cardiovascular health, it works as an antioxidant, it reduces inflammation and supports your…

Food & Drink

Pinsa, An “Ancient” Roman Specialty with Modern Roots

by Luciana.Squadrilli | Mon, 06/14/2021 - 10:04

If you’ve ever heard of (or sampled) the Roman specialty “pinsa”, it was probably accompanied by tales of its ancient origins linked to the Roman empire and…

Food & Drink

Carbonara: One Beloved Dish, Many Controversial Variations

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 04/06/2021 - 07:27

Perhaps there’s no other pasta dish that is at the same time as beloved and controversial as pasta alla carbonara. The dish is so famous and appreciated all…

Lifestyle

Livorno’s Central Market is a Feast For the Senses

by Jamie Mackay | Tue, 11/24/2020 - 04:45

A few years ago now a Florentine friend gave me one of the simplest and most useful travel tips I’ve ever received. When moving around Italy, he recommended,…

Food & Drink

How to Get Italian Olive Oil Straight to Your Door

by Georgette Jupe | Fri, 10/30/2020 - 06:13

Autumn is one of Italy’s most brilliant seasons, a time when the weather mercifully cools and the joy of harvest season awaits. Olive oil season is one of the…

Food & Drink

Six Delicious Condiments And Sauces Enjoyed In Italy

by John Bensalhia | Wed, 09/09/2020 - 10:54

Italy is well known for its superb range of food, but the secret of its success is to provide the right accompaniment. Using a wealth of carefully selected…

Food & Drink

Know Your Amari – The ONLY Way to Finish an Italian Meal

by james.appleton | Tue, 09/08/2020 - 03:24

If you go to an Italian restaurant – a good one, anyway – you’ll notice at the end of the menu, near the coffee and desserts, a selection of after-dinner…