There are few foods that conjure up images of feasts like Italian meals do. This is a country that takes food seriously, and it is common to see four and five-course meals on a daily basis. When you consider there are more than six hundred types of paste and fourRead More…
Italy is known for its artists such as Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo as well as the greatest food nation. Its geography and climate allow it to produce an array of tasty ingredients and its position in the Mediterranean centre increase influences from the Far and the Middle East,Read More…
Pizza has to be one of the best culinary inventions of all-time. There are many areas in Italy that lay their claim to the creating of the pizza and while that may never be proven here are some fun facts about pissa, one of the most popular foods in theRead More…
There are not many who love Italian food that do not rank pasta among their favourite dishes. However, for many people, they reply of store bought pasta to supply their cravings, and for a true Italian pasta experience, nothing beats homemade pasta. The only problem is, many do not knowRead More…
The pizza is seldom disputed as one of the Italian cuisine’s most popular exports. However, unlike other foods (such as sandwiches, which remain largely the same concept as when they first appeared) pizzas have undergone a rather complex evolution, changing with the times. This quintessentially Italian food looked rather differentRead More…
There is nothing quite like the taste of fresh pasta or meal at an Italian restaurant. The aromas and flavours from the fresh sauce, seafood, sausage and choose blend perfectly together to give our culinary desires a taste of perfection. However, knowing which top 5 italian restaurants in America areRead More…
A quick Italian chili recipe! Pasta con funghi, aglio, olio e peperoncino (mushrooms, oil, garlic and chili pepper) This Italian chili recipe is one of the simplest, tastiest recipes around. If you do it against a clock, I reckon you can do it in 15-20 minutes with a bit ofRead More…
Is making pasta difficult? No way! Here are 3 really easy, really quick fresh pasta recipes. Making pasta is so easy, you’ll ask yourself why you didn’t try it years ago! Yes, it takes a little longer, and takes bit more preparation, but the satisfaction of actually making pasta isRead More…
How Easily To Read Italian Wine Labels and Look Like an Expert Italian wine labels are easy to read once you know what you are looking for. A little information on Italian wine labels goes a long way when you are in Italy looking for a great wine to purchase orRead More…
How and Why Geography Has Influenced Italian Food History As one looks at a map of Italy, you notice immediately that Italy is mostly surrounded by water, bordering on 5 seas with approximately 7600 Km of coast line. Also, you can’t help but notice the hilly and mountainous terrain thatRead More…
