Foodie Guide

Food & Drink
by Francesca Re Manning |
I would probably list walking and eating as two of my favourite activities. And if you can do both in a beautiful setting surrounded by art and historical…
Culture
by Francine Segan |
Alchermes, a spicy-sweet liqueur with a lovely floral aroma and distinctive bright red color, was created in Tuscany and has been popular throughout Italy…
Culture
by csabino |
Italy’s breads are as varied as its pastas, wines, and cheeses, with some 350 officially recognized types happily consumed in the country’s 20 regions reaching…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati |
It’s well known that every Italian region has its own culinary traditions, and it’s no exception when it comes to Christmas sweets. We picked one dolce di…
Culture
by csabino |
Cover photo credit: Fototeca Trentino Sviluppo S.p.A. Foto di Arturo Cuel You might want to visit the Trentino Alto Adige for skiing, hiking, or touring…
Food & Drink
by Francine Segan |
A box of pasta can cost anywhere from $1 to $7 or more per pound. Since pasta is just flour plus water, what, if anything, makes expensive pasta worth the…
Food & Drink
by Anna Lebedeva |
The chocolate season in Italy has started. Yes, there is such a thing as I have learned over the years of living in the Bel Paese. Italians tend to eat…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati |
[Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma's most famous food products. Photo courtesy Maestro Travel Experience.] In 2015, Parma was declared by…
Food & Drink
by Francine Segan |
Italians like to linger at the table, both during and after a meal. Dessert is leisurely and often served in three parts. First the sweet itself, which is…
Food & Drink
by csabino |
Among the 450 or or types of cheeses found in Italy, a dozen or so, including mozzarella, ricotta, parmigiano, gorgonzola and pecorino have gained…