Drink espresso like an Italian

What to do with ‘pane e…
Anyone who's been to Italy must have been amazed at some point over the service costs 'pane e coperto' which literally…
3 reasons to enjoy a Siesta
In many southern cultures, it is very normal to have an afternoon nap. In Spain, where the word originates, and in some…
Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano?

Italian Whitsun
At Whitsun, the catholic Italian people commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit from heaven, and a beautiful ritual has been devised to herald the Whitsun…
Almond biscuits
Light, quick to prepare and delicious with an espresso: real Italian almond biscuits.
Italian herbs
Italians love to use herbs in their…
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Which organic vino suits which…
Italy is one of the world's oldest wine producing countries and each region offers a great diversity of wines. From the…
Playing with the shelf life of…
They say you mustn't play with your food. Especially not when it comes to a true Italian delicacy such as pesto. This…
Tips for a traditional Italian dinner

Scroppino: the trendiest…
Scroppino is the Italian digestif at the moment. This delicious drink to finish off your Italian dinner is also a very…
The best pizzas in Rome
If you're 'doing' a weekend, or a week in Rome, you obviously want to make the most of the Roman cuisine. The best of the Italian food can be found in Rome,…
Italian dolce
Italians love their dolci, but their…

How to wear sunglasses Italian…
On the Vespa, during the aperitivo, a romantic date and in the club: A real Italian just cannot do without his…
How to fill a long spring…
Are you looking for a new way to fill a long spring evening? If you're fed up with sitting at terraced cafes for the…
Roma or cherry tomatoes?
Two lovely tomatoes but with totally…

The great Italian soup
Minestrone soup is a genuine Italian vegetable soup. But if we look at recipes for minestrone soup, each and every Italian will surprise us with his or her own…
Make your own 'sun-dried'…
Sun-dried tomatoes are the tastiest ingredients in an authentic Italian pasta dish. When on holiday in Italy, you can…
The secret of non-sticky spaghetti
Stirring for minutes on end, adding…
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The pink sensation from Italy
Spritz is amazingly popular among trendy Romans and Milanese, perfect during Aperitivo and also very simple to make at…
Pasta Italia
A pastadish in the colours of the Italian flag.
No more standing in a queue for the Colosseum
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The end of separating sauces
It can happen to the best chefs. Just when you're ready to treat your friends to a fantastic Italian pasta with tomato…
Freshly roasted chestnuts in…
Italy would not be the same without chestnuts in the autumn. They are used in many different ways in the daily menu,…
