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The northern regions of Italy tend to get relatively cool compared to the rest of the country, the two coasts of Italy experience different climates in winter time, with the west coast wetter and warmer, while the east colder and drier. In winter, the eastern coast of Italy tends to be harsh with cold,…
Al fresco dining is truly one of life’s best things. A simple, timeless pleasure. It gives you that holiday feeling even when at home. That’s probably why everybody loves it so much. As Italians, alfresco dining is part of our chilled and relaxed lifestyle. There is very few things better than sitting outside in the…
Cured meats are a huge and fundamental component of the Italian food culture! You might have heard of the uber famous Prosciutto di Parma before, right? Well, that is just one of the hundreds of varieties of cured meats produced in Italy. Known under the term of salumi, it includes anything from prosciutto (ham) to salami…
Guanciale is the culinary essence of Rome. Guanciale is a telling name, in fact the word itself refers to the part of pork used to make it – “guancia” in Italian means cheek, and it is indeed the cut of meat chosen for this delicious cured meat. When it comes to culinary traditions there…
Aubergines are in season! Well, to be fair, this probably applies to a mediterranean climate, where aubergines, peppers and courgettes give their best in the period between August and September. It’s a vegetable that needs lots of sun and warm temperatures to grow big and flavoursome, and that isn’t exactly typical of the British weather.…
Aperol is one of, if not THE, most popular aperitif drink in Italy With its unique taste, bitter and sweet at the same time, seducing bright orange colour and a solid brand tradition behind it, its popularity is hardly ever going to dimish. Not in the nearest future anyway! Let’s get to know this delicious drink better –…
It is not just a coincidence that basil is considered the KING OF HERBS. The term “basil” in fact, derives from the Greek word basilikon which means indeed “regal”. It has been known for centuries for its diverse and unique properties…which are not limited just to culinary use! For us Italians the smell of basil is, without…
Have you ever wondered why we have a type of pasta called Strozzapreti, which basically means “priests stranglers” ? Despite this sinister translation from Italian, which makes these pasta twirls sound quite a dangerous thing to eat and not really very appealing, as you would imagine a pasta dish to be, Strozzapreti are indeed innocuous and really…