Arcelia Martin The typical Italian breakfast is the cozy morning duet of a cappuccino and a cornetto. In comparison to other countries, Italian breakfast is considerably smaller. It was not until recently that breakfast become a part of Italian culture. “Since ancient Roman times, breakfast was not big in Italy and it later became …
Discover the Basic Renaissance Food Migle Vaisnoraite “If you ask them [Italians cooks] ‘I would like to put this type of cheese with this type of bread’. They will go ‘no, no, no, that does not go’…There is a lot of pride that goes behind the food,” says Monika Duque, a professor of history …
Grace Kucera Pitti Taste, the fair dedicated to the excellence of Italian taste and food lifestyles, is returning March 10-12 at the Stazione Leopolda. Presented by Pitti Immagine, Taste showcases products from more than 340 leading Italian companies in the international food world. The fair is a journey around the planet of food …
Grace Kucera On March 19, Italians celebrate Festa del Babbo, or Father’s Day, in honor of St. Joseph, Jesus’ mortal father, symbol of compassion and kindness in Catholic tradition. It was during the Middle Ages that this tradition began when Sicilians prayed to St. Joseph to bring rains to save their fields from …
Italy’s cultural and agricultural ministries launched a campaign declaring 2018 “the year of Italian food.” The objective of the campaign, which started last month, is to promote the cultural, social, and aesthetic value of Italian food and wine all over the world. The campaign was launched through the social media of the ministry and …
The Florentine Gelateria della Passera and the San Gimignano-based Gelateria di Piazza ran by Sergio Dondoli have been awarded again with the prestigious prize of the three cones, the highest attainable in the Gambero Rosso guide, for the year 2018. An Italian food and wine magazine and publishing group founded in 1986, Gambero Rosso …
The best way to approach the preparation of a pizza, is to know what mistakes you should avoid. Here is a list of the most common mistakes that people make when preparing their own pizza. Using the improper flour: This is important because it sets up the foundation of your pizza, the crust. If the wrong …
What is the aperitivo in Italy? It is a way people stay connect- ed, and can be a dinner option for those who just want a light evening meal or who are on a strict budget. This fun and tasty trend began in Milano in the 80’s when some bars had the idea to serve …
C. DE MELO The invigorating nip in the air combined with the comfort- ing scents of chimney smoke and roasting chestnuts means that autumn is officially here. Fash- ion-conscious Florentines break out their sleek leather boots, wool coats, and cashmere wraps to hit the streets in style. In my opinion, this is the best time …
Ten long, sweet days of chocolate of all kinds. It is precisely this the (main) ingredient of the Chocolate Fair taking place in Piazza SS. Annunziata from Friday March 2 to Sunday March 11. This year, which represents a kind of “year zero” for this event begun 14 years ago, the fair will have a …