Foodie Guide

Generally speaking, Italians are still quite suspicious of veganism, mostly because they think all vegans eat is tofu and lettuce. Those who mock vegans may…

Italy’s agricultural bounty includes a wide variety of prized nuts and dried fruits. Depending on the area where they’re grown, they acquire specific features…

Easter lunch in Italy is a celebration of the colors, scents and flavors of the new season, spring. While there are common dishes and ingredients, from north…

Children in Italy are tested for celiac disease by the age of six. You read that correctly. For us celiacs, growing up in a country with such an informed…

Valentine's Day is upon us and if you’re planning a romantic dinner with your partner then you may want to include some (or all!) of the following foods and…

Hand-kneaded pasta dough has been the base ingredient of many traditional dishes of Emilia-Romagna’s cuisine for a long time. A clever product that, in times…

Milanese cuisine and that of Lombardy in general is not as feted as that of other Italian regions. As Milan is such a cosmopolitan city, drawing residents from…

We all know how lovely, truly excellent EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil is), but it is an easy product to imitate and produce in mass quantities that take away…

The holiday season is fast upon us and I'm sure you are wondering what to get for all the beloved people in your life. It’s not easy finding that perfect gift…

Bologna is often touted as the food capital of Italy and is home to some of the country’s most famous delicacies, such as tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù and…