Truffles. Possibly the most commonly discussed true Italian delicacy. Yes indeed, the truffle really is Italian. It is often unjustly assumed that truffles are a French product because the truffle was adopted by French cuisine a few centuries back. Truffles can also be found in France, but the large majority are hidden in the Italian soil, and…

Large, grande pastas come with grande sauces. They are eaten in grande families at grande tables. The Roman pasta all’Arrabbiata for example, the classic sauce with garlic, tomatoes and red peppers from Rome. Romans eat this dish directly from the pan, if possible. A grande pan of course, because they really enjoy their food in Italy. Anyone…

Spritz is amazingly popular among trendy Romans and Milanese, perfect during Aperitivo and also very simple to make at home. The drink was first created during the Austrian occupation of north-eastern Italy. The Austrians thought the wine too heavy and therefore literally added water to the wine to dilute the taste. The Italians didn't agree,…