Mozzarella, pure passion!

Mozzarella, pure passion!

Mozzarella is one of the best known and most appreciated Italian cheeses in the world. Few people know the story behind its creation, which, like many Italian gastronomic specialities, is rooted in the years. This cheese is, in fact, the result of an ancient process,...
Polenta: an old-fashioned specialty to warm you up

Polenta: an old-fashioned specialty to warm you up

You may know it as cornmeal, but if you want to try the actual Italian dish you should call it Polenta Feeling cold and hungry? Polenta is here just for you! It is ideal to have a satisfying lunch at a mountain hut or to share a homemade meal with your loved ones or...
A delicacy straight from the sea: bottarga

A delicacy straight from the sea: bottarga

A modest start for such a bougie ingredient The origin of this special food comes from Nile Delta, formed in Egypt in the 10th century B.C. Later bottarga spread its fame onto other countries although the name comes from Italian origins. The typical bottarga is...
Italian not-waste leftover cuisine

Italian not-waste leftover cuisine

The not-waste-leftover of the meals is an important concept in Italian cuisine. Italian rural tradition has taught us that leftovers can be used to prepare many other tasty recipes, instead of throwing them away! The main ingredients of this type of anti-waste cuisine...
Italian balsamic vinegar, the quality seasoning

Italian balsamic vinegar, the quality seasoning

Italian Balsamic Vinegar, one of the basic salad dressing in Italian cuisine, has become a healthy condiment for any type of dish. Strongly protected by the Designation of Origin, it is one of the most precious Italian product. Balsamic vinegar is a dark-coloured,...
Meet the truffle, king of the kitchen

Meet the truffle, king of the kitchen

Truffle: a secret treasure hidden in the ground Contemplated in antiquity as the food of the gods, with handed down aphrodisiac properties, the truffle plays a role as a true sovereign within Italian cuisine. It was during the Middle Ages, especially in Italian noble...