Modica chocolate, an ancient and tasteful Sicilian tradition

Modica chocolate, an ancient and tasteful Sicilian tradition

Modica, the Sicilian capital of chocolate  In Southern Italy, and more specifically in Sicily, there’s an ancient, beautiful city called Modica, famous all over the world for its delicious chocolate. Modica chocolate has a rich history that goes way back to...
Sweet truffles, a real cuddle

Sweet truffles, a real cuddle

Chocolate truffles reached their peak in the 80’s and 90’s, but are still loved today Truffles (tartufi) are small sweet delicacies, well-known around the world for the intense and enveloping taste. They are ideal to offer to your guests or to present as...
Torta Tenerina: the “cake of lovers”

Torta Tenerina: the “cake of lovers”

A fan favorite among chocolate lovers Hardcore chocolate lovers will probably be no strangers to “torta tenerina”, whose soft and creamy consistency will make their mouth water just thinking about it. As a matter of fact, this cake is a favorite among gourmands, but...
Tozzetti and Vin Santo, perfect sweets to end every meal

Tozzetti and Vin Santo, perfect sweets to end every meal

Mix few simple ingredients and you will get a traditional sweet dessert Tozzetti are one of the most famous sweets of Umbrian tradition. Made with simple ingredients they are famous all over Europe for their sweetness and crunchiness. Loved by young and adults alike,...
Coconut and Nutella cake: the perfect match

Coconut and Nutella cake: the perfect match

Coconut lovers, this irresistible combination will not disappoint you If you love chocolate and coconut then you’ll adore the Coconut and Nutella cake. This recipe is a simple dessert to prepare, just add all the ingredients and once the cake is baked, spread it with...
Five savory Italian recipes made with chocolate

Five savory Italian recipes made with chocolate

Who said that chocolate can only be used for desserts? Everybody knows that chocolate comes from cocoa which has a bitter taste to the palate. This ingredient has been used since the beginning of times from the Maya population and it was way more in use than the now...
Cannoli, the sweetest pride for every Sicilian

Cannoli, the sweetest pride for every Sicilian

Sweeten your day with some Cannoli: one of the many Sicilian culinary masterpieces They are recognized worldwide and they are one of the most iconic pastries of Sicilian cuisine, as well as the entire Italian cuisine. Long ago, Cannoli were made only during Carnival...
Panna cotta, one of the most loved dessert

Panna cotta, one of the most loved dessert

Let’s discover together the Italian pudding, obtained by combining cream and sugar. And yes, the cream is cooked, hence the name “cotta”. Panna cotta is a traditional Italian dessert similar to pudding. This dessert is original of the Piedmont...
Caprese, one name three different delicacies

Caprese, one name three different delicacies

Each Caprese recipe refers to something completely different: it can be a chocolate cake, a salad or a sandwich, and having the same name they can all be called delicacies. Caprese cake If we think of Caprese as the cake, we need to talk about its origins because this...
Italian Valentine’s chocolate between romance and yumminess

Italian Valentine’s chocolate between romance and yumminess

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Arnaldo Pangia Romance never dies for Italian people, especially around Valentine’s Day. Italian couples from all around the Peninsula make reservations for romantic getaways to fancy restaurants, luxurious hot springs or exclusive...