Foodie Guide

Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 04/19/2016 - 05:30
Chili pepper, ‘nduja and Tropea onions are the first ingredients that come to mind when talking about Calabrese cuisine. But besides those ingredients, this…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 03/31/2016 - 11:00
Aglio di Vessalico is a variety of garlic grown in Liguria, widely recognized as a basic ingredient of Ligurian cuisine and an integral part of the…
Food & Drink
by John Bensalhia | Tue, 02/23/2016 - 05:30
From key festivals and superstitions to fresh vegetable and historical trends, John Bensalhia investigates some of the key facts linked with delicious Italian…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 02/12/2016 - 00:00
Leave it to the Italians to come up with the most bizarre ways to produce delicious food. Such is the case with Formaggio di Fossa, or Fossa cheese, which I…
Travel
by John Bensalhia | Thu, 02/11/2016 - 04:08
With its quiet atmosphere and beautiful environment, Molise has so much to offer. John Bensalhia investigates some of its key aspects including architecture,…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/14/2016 - 02:00
You may be familiar with Pomodoro San Marzano, but have you ever heard of the “pomodorino vesuviano”? The Vesuvio Piennolo cherry tomato (full name: Pomodorino…
Food & Drink
by John Bensalhia | Mon, 01/11/2016 - 06:23
John Bensalhia samples some of the best traditional cuisine of Mantova and looks at some notable foods and restaurants in the area... Next year, Mantua (or …
Food & Drink
by Carla Passino | Fri, 12/18/2015 - 08:00
Dark, glossy, sweetly sour, balsamic vinegar is the perfect condiment for both salads and desserts. Here’s how to choose a great one. It costs more than many…
Culture
by Anna Lebedeva | Thu, 12/17/2015 - 02:56
When I heard the expression “heroic wines” for the first time, I smiled and imagined muscular farmers in Superman’s capes tending the vineyards. As it turned…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 12/11/2015 - 00:00
Torrone (nougat) is a confection traditionally enjoyed at Christmas and during winter in Italy. It was already known in ancient Rome, however its most famous…