Ferragosto is approaching, whip out the picnic baskets! What are we taking? All quick preparations to make and practical to carry and eat - dishes and cutlery are hardly needed! The secret? The best Italian cured meats.
Have you ever thought about how much work goes behind a packet of rice? How important the territory, the processing techniques and the packaging method are? To think all of this doesn’t affect the taste is a huge mistake. And while...
From Marzamemi’s tuna fish factories…The greater amberjack! Tradition and environmental sustainability: fishing is exclusively by angling in the Mediterranean, the processing entirely made by hand, in short it’s a delight to always keep...
We already know that dry-cured ham is one of the best and most symbolic products of our territory. But do you also know what the differences are, in terms of taste, between a sliced one and a whole one? Read our article and make room in...
Quartirolo Lombardo is an ancient cheese that tells the history and tradition of a territory. But it is also a wild card-kind of ingredient, which enriches every dish with taste and freshness, from appetizers to desserts. Here are some...
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Are you thinking of preparing one of the great first courses of Italian tradition? Are you aware that an exceptional recipe requires an exceptional pasta? Well today is your lucky day, because we have exactly what you need…Ready to find out?
Earth Day is a unique opportunity to celebrate our planet and protect it. But what can we do to respect it at our table? Which are the right dietary choices? We’re talking about about organic farming, herbicides, water footprint, conscious consumption, short supply chain, seasonality, CO2 emissions and so much more, as well as Bronte pistachios, nougat and organic honey...
Easter, a moment of rebirth and celebration, a delicious occasion to celebrate the end of the Lenten fast. But how do Italians have breakfast on Easter? Here’s a brief summary of regional traditions from North to South.
It’s not Easter without chocolate eggs. Did you know that Easter eggs are not just a sweet conclusion to Easter lunch, but tangible symbols of an ancient rite – actually much older than Christianity itself… Are you curious? Then keep on reading!
Anchovy sauce enhances the flavours and enriches every dish with taste and flare. But what do we mean by “flavour enhancer”? And what other ingredients can intensify and enhance the flavours? From vinegar to gomashio, from spices to soy sauce, here are our favourite ways to spice up the table!
Have you ever tasted the Provolone del Monaco cheese on baked pasta? In cabbage rolls? On a gorgeous platter with cold cuts, pickles and sauces of any kind? No? So what are you waiting for? Here are some simple but delicious ideas to enjoy one of the best Italian cheeses.
Tell me you’re Italian without telling me you’re Italian, here’s some pasta, some pizza and some bread. All great and delicious, but what’s really inside the dishes we love the most? And why do we hear so much about ancient wheat flour?
Mix the sweetness of Italian honey with the scents of our mountains and the care of those who transform a gift of nature into a jarred delight…And you get the rhododendron honey!
Acquerello rice is one of a kind. Its story is like a fairy tale, but it is the innovation implemented in the Colombara estate that makes it so special. There is something magical about this place: from the internationally patented reintegration of the germ into the grain, through helices, to silos kept at a controlled temperature where the rice ages up to 7 years. These risotto recipes are a must-try!
What do you think of when I say lentils? Do you think of Cotechino? Or of New Year’s Eve? That’s ok, but the time has come to discover some other recipes with this incredible ingredient, to start 2022 with a bang!
Tortellini have been, as always, the star of our holidays, either for a lunch with family or a dinner between friends. We all know that beef broth is the perfect pairing for Tortellini, but how do the great chefs cook them? Here you can find some star-rated ideas!
It’s impossible to resist a cheese platter! It’s ideally suited for the holidays, since it allows pleasing everyone without toiling away in the kitchen, it allows trying out new flavour combinations and enjoying once again the true masterpieces of the Italian cheesemaking craft. Here you can find some useful tips to impress your guests.
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