Amatriciana or Matriciana? Which one came first? And more importantly, which one tastes better? The famous Italian dish Amatriciana (also spelled Matriciana) has a long and interesting story behind the recipe and…
Traditional Italian food
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Cacio e pepe is a perfectly simplistic and classic Roman pasta dish. The 4 ingredients are just cheese, pasta, pepper, and salt. Like any traditional Italian dish, the basic ingredients…
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Winter is coming to an end and spring is just around the defrosted corner here in Italy. So what’s our next reason to celebrate, oh yes – Easter! Aside from it…
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Where to find the best street food in Rome
Where to find the best street food in Rome? The streets of Rome remain busy. You remain busy. Whether you are walking to work, or waltzing to the Colosseum, you are…
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How to Make the Perfect Pumpkin Risotto? Put pumpkin in or on anything and I’ll try it, and inevitably love it. Pumpkin is my favorite ingredient and the approaching cooler…
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Events in Italy: International White Truffle Festival
We grow up thinking fairytales only exist in Disney movies. That magic doesn’t exist. To this I say you haven’t experienced Italian truffles. What is a truffle you may ask?…
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Events in Italy – The Festival Prosciutto di Parma 2015
Passionate about the Italian prosciutto crudo? There is something to be said about tradition. Soaking up and learning a culture that has been around for decades and centuries transports you…
Looking For a post Christmas diet or just something light to eat? Food is not just something you eat in Italy. It is a deep part of the culture and…
Crimbo, Xmas, Noël – whatever other names you have for the holiday, we all know the name Christmas. Being our favorite holiday of the year for the family gatherings, festivities…
How to make the perfect Italian tiramisù
You are about to discover How to make the perfect Italian tiramisù! Few things epitomise the essence of Italian desserts quite like the world-renowned tiramisu. This scrumptious and classic sweet…