Italians love their dolci, but their favourite ending to a meal is still fresh seasonal fruit. Preparation of Italian cakes is usually saved for special occasions, though there's always a reason to eat Italian ice cream of course. On birthdays, name days, holidays or other festive occasions, Italians like to indulge in the tastiest desserts and…

Which sauce goes with which pasta? How to make the perfect risotto? And how do you follow the Italian pasta etiquette: Our website already provided all kinds of useful culi-tips. But if you want to be a real expert in the Italian kitchen, why not opt for an Italian workshop? At La Cucina del Sole you can learn how to make your own pasta and…

Sun-dried tomatoes are the tastiest ingredients in an authentic Italian pasta dish. When on holiday in Italy, you can sometimes see them being made: long tables full of tomatoes lying out in the sun to dry. Drying your own tomatoes in for instance the Northern European sun is not going to work: even in the summer months, the sun is not strong…