Carbonara, Queen of Rome
Carbonara is one of Italian's best known dishes! If you travel to Italy and specifically to Rome, you MUST eat this delicacy. Origins There are many stories behind Carbonara, but the first mention about combining pasta and eggs can be found in “Il cuoco galante” a...
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Testaroli, a pearl of the Ligurian cuisine
Ligurian Testaroli, history and recipe
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Pesto alla Genovese: history, legends and the real, simple recipe
Pesto alla Genovese: history, legends and the real, simple recipe
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Italian undercover gluten-free options: dishes which were born as naturally without gluten
Intolerance to gluten is widely spread: many restaurants today offer gluten-free options with no problem.
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Marzipan, a very ancient sweet tradition
Marzipan, a very ancient sweet tradition in the whole world
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Rice in Italy: the many varieties of a nutrient which is not only versatile but also healthy
Rice is a big part of Italian culinary tradition: the number of different recipes from the north to the south is proof of its versatility and richness.
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Parmigiana, funghetto, caponata or even covered in chocolate: let’s cook some aubergines!
Aubergine, one of the most popular vegetables, really versatile in its preparation, and the main character in the Mediterranean diet!
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Arancini or arancina? No matter what, Italy celebrates them on 13th of December
This Sicilian typical and very tasty street food star has 2 names, but the same ingredients. And it even has a celebration day, on 13th of December.
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Breakfast around the world: how to get the most important meal of the day right
It is no secret that breakfast is regarded as the most important meal of the day: but what is actually the right way to have a healthy breakfast and how do different cultures try to reach it?
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Italian snacks from North to South: the uniqueness of a regionally different cuisine
Cold cuts, olives, focaccia and taralli… Italian cuisine shows its northern and southern differences both in food customs and in recipes: among these a significant change appears in snacks.
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Sarde, treasure of the Mediterranean Sea
Even if it’s not a fancy fish, we can find sarde in a lot of ancient and modern recipes, but do you know where they come from and all of its preparations?
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You call it Bolognese, we call it ragù: all you need to know about one of the most famous Italian sauces
It’s one of the most famous Italian recipes all over the world and the most wrongly imitated: Ragù alla Bolognese (or Bolognaise, as you probably know it).
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“Polpette”: a small bite for a big treasure
If you ask an Italian about meatballs (polpette), the answer will be different based on the taste, the region and the preparation method.
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Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano: two different twins
The two most popular sorts of Italian cheese, Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano, might look just the same, but these two are actually differentiable.
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Vin brûlé: the perfect winter beverage
Vin brûlé is Europeans’ favourite beverage during winter. What not everyone know is that this type of beverage has antique origins and different variations.
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The regional cuisine: the variety of the Sardinian traditions
Sardinia: a popular destination for holidaymakers from all over the world, this Italian island boasts a food and wine tradition made of unique dishes.
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The benefits of eating seasonally
Eating seasonally was the rule once. Today the tie with the local economy has weakened: which would the advantages of going back to a seasonal diet be?
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Penne lisce or penne rigate? Obviously PENNE LISCE. But why?
What is the type of Penne Italians prefer? Lisce (smooth) or Rigate (with little grooves on it), and why do they choose one or the other?
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Italian green gold: olives and olive oil varieties
Olives and oil are a central part of Italy’s culture and cuisine: this cultivation, present already in roman times, has remained important even today.
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Famous cocktails created in Italy known worldwide & Italian aperitif tradition
Italy’s cocktail and aperitif tradition is long and valued: there are many multiple differences between different drinks and drinking customs.
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Italian cuisine: from common misconceptions to foreign bad imitations
Italian worldwide renowned cuisine is often badly imitated, almost leading to a cultural offense to the coutry of good food.
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Slow food: from the early origins to today’s Chefs influencers
A dissenting voice to the fast food trend: slow food set light on the importance of a full, sit-down meal and its physical as well as mental benefits.
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True Italian restaurants in Berlin offering take away and delivery
The corona virus crisis is something we are all still learning to cope with. There are still ways to stick to your habits, like a good lunch and/or dinner.
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The most famous Italian desserts worldwide
The excellence of Italian Cuisine: desserts deserve a place of honour among the worldwide most famous and most appreciated Italian culinary products.
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How the plant-based, whole wheat and organic trends have changed the way we think about pasta
Even simple food like Pasta is being revisited: diving into the world of organic, whole wheat, plant-based and gluten-free.
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World Pasta Days, in 10 German cities the party of the best gluten free, bio and whole wheat pasta recipes
To celebrate the World Pasta Day the Italian trade agency and True Italian are organizing an Event centred on the symbol of Italian cuisine: Pasta!
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To Spritz or not to Spritz?
Theologians think they know the questions, scientists think they know the answers. I think it’s time to drink another Spritz” (Anonymous) In its original recipe, the ‘Aperol’ is served matching Prosecco and seltz, and is accompanied by some ice cubes and a slice of...
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The regional cuisine: Trentino Alto-Adige will not let you down
Let’s make a jump in the North of Italy and enter the magic region of Trentino–Alto Adige, an area characterized by hills, valleys, beautiful mountain ranges of the Alps and breathtaking landscapes. It is one of the smallest Italian regions but at the same time, it is...
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History and secrets of Tiramisù
Tiramisù: how much history is there behind the symbol of the Italian dessert for excellence? Tiramisù is the fifth most famous Italian word abroad, the top one in the desserts category. The name comes from saying ‘tireme su’, in Tevigian dialect "lift me up". But why...
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The regional cuisine: welcome in Veneto
Veneto is a region rich of history, beautiful landscapes and... wonderful dishes A variety of crops and farms are alternated among the region and it characterizes the various courses that each city and province could offer us on the table. Ingredients change...
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The Barrique, an ancient practice for a sublime wine taste
Whether it's called Barrique in French or Barricato in Italian, the wine that rests inside these kinds of barrels is of undisputed quality. What do we mean with barrique and, above all, which wines are best suited to this system? The Barrique system It comes from the...
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The Eggplant Parmigiana: one dish, many versions
One of the most popular recipes in Italian gastronomy is the Parmigiana. The Eggplant Parmigiana is a classic in the Italian culinary tradition: the eggplant is widely used in Italian cuisine by virtue of its properties, such as low calories and a high presence of...
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Berlin calls ‘Aperitivo Time’
Do you feel homesick from time to time? Or do you wanna feel at home just for a drink or better to say... An ‘aperitivo’ with your friends? We have researched and picked the best places in Berlin where you can spend the ‘Golden Hours’ drinking an Aperol Spritz or a...
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Berlin, new opening for the legendary pizzeria Da Michele: Marinara for 5€, Margherita for 7,50€
L'antica Pizzeria Da Michele Berlino: the wait is over. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Neapolitan pizza temple in the German capital. The countdown is coming to an end: at 18: on Wednesday, February 19th, L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele will open in...
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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...
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The regional cuisine: a typical Aosta Valley menu
The Italian regional cuisine: a thousand of different menus The Italian cuisine is known worldwide for being one of the most loved, not only for the tastefulness of its dishes, but also and above all for its great regional variety. From North to South, the Belpaese...
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From poverty to luxury: the evolution of pizza
* Article edited by Cristina Torres The discovery of pizza origins: from a poor and simple plate to the most loved food of all the times Pizza has been and still is one of the most popular recipes and dishes of Italian cuisine in the world. Famous among all cultures...
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The Michelin Stars of the Italian constellation
11 might sound a small number of starred restaurants, but by ranking 4th in the 3-Michelin Stars restaurants in Europe, Italy culinary stardom is expanding. Indeed, accordingly to STATISTA, Italy was at the 6th place in the list of "countries by number of...
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Most people don’t know that Italian kitchen is mainly vegetarian and plant based
At the Golden Globes 2020 was served a 100% plant-based dinner, an earth-friendly choice perfectly aligned with the diet trends, and a raising "well-eating" awareness. It is the first major awards show to go vegan, a brilliant decision in our time of...
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Learn how to make filled fresh pasta with the workshop (with final dinner) by True Italian and Pastamadre
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn * written by Irene Diamanti The new workshop organised by True Italian and Pastamadre is the perfect occasion for learning how to make fresh pasta. The fourth Week of Italian Cuisine in the World is going to be...
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7 incredible specialties of Italian street food
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Gabriella Quercia What is the real Italian Street Food tradition? “cuoppo”, “arrosticini” and so on. A triumph of taste. Nowadays streets are full of food trucks, kiosks and stands where food is the real...
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7 curiosities and the history of one of the best traditions in the world: the street food
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Gabriella Quercia Street food: happiness cointaned in a paper cone. Discovering its interesting history The most ancient street food dates back to the human origins, about ten thousand years ago. Greeks...
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Saffron, the gold spice. 5 Italian recipes to learn how to use it at its best
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Gabriella Quercia Expensive but absolutely essential. How use saffron as its best Queen Cleopatra used it in her beauty cream as an ingredient for her attractiveness, while Alessandro Magno washed his hair...
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Easter sweets: a guide across Italy’s tradition
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Gabriella Quercia Easter is around the corner and the best way to celebrate it is with a lot of food. Let's start with us a trip across Italy's tradition Easter is coming, and it is one of the sweetest...
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Pizza, 11 things that you may not know about the world’s most famous Italian dish
There's who bought it with Bitcoins, who delivers it by airplane, and who spent even 8.300 euros for it.Pizza is a very serious affair, and it’s a dish rich in history as well as full of anecdotes. Here are some funny stories about pizza that you probably didn’t know....
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Win a stay in Naples with the Instagram contest of the True Italian Pizza Week Berlin 2019
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The new Instagram contest created by Berlino Magazine and True Italian for all people who would like to try the authentic Italian pizza in Naples. In occasion of the event True Italian Pizza Week, taking place...
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Pizza, a food that is also good for your health. Here is why
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Gabriella Quercia Pizza margherita is good for your health! This typical Italian food is one of the best for both Italians and foreigners. We have good news for you: pizza is not only delicious but,...
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International Women’s Day
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn As we all already know, March 8th is International Women's Day. This year the celebration of women's courage and the commemoration of all those who fight for gender equality is even more special in the...
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Carnival seems to be finished, but there is a city in Italy that has not celebrated it yet
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Kostandina Himollari Carnival, one of the most colourful celebration of the year Carnival is the most colourful celebration of the year and in Italy it’s linked to delicious sweets, masks, costumes and...
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The “aperitivo” a world famous cocktail made in Italy
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Giulia Cavallo There is nothing better than a fancy cocktail and some finger food with friends and colleagues right after a hard day of work. But the “aperitivo” has an interesting story behind. As everyone...
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8 Italian foods which are very hard to translate into English
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Arnaldo Pangia Italy is one of the most biodiverse territories in Europe, and that includes both in terms of flora and fauna. That's why you don't have to doubt your translator's skills whenever you're...
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Pizza Horoscope – Find out who you really are
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Arnaldo Pangia The tradition of pizza horoscope is very old and dates back to Ancient Rome. The legend says that those born under the infamous sign of the pizza hawaii were thrown off a cliff after ... ......
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5 common mistakes about Italian food tradition
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Arnaldo Pangia When they talk about food and traditions, Italians are very strict and pretty inflexible. There are some, actually, a lot of, severe rules that everyone knows and nobody talks about. You all...
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The origin of pizza: how one of the most famous Italian food was born
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Gabriella Quercia In every part of the world, Italy is famous for pizza, one of the most produced and loved food. Even if it is a renowned food, only few people know its history. How was pizza born?...
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Top 5 Italian recipes so easy it’s almost like cheating
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Arnaldo Pangia You’re inviting someone for dinner and you want to impress them... too bad you don’t really feel like putting too much time, effort or money to cook something too fancy. We’ve all been there....
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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...
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10 Rules to Recognize a Real Neapolitan Pizza
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In 2017 the UNESCO inscribed the "Art of Neapolitan ‘Pizzaiuolo’" on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Since then we are talking more and more about the Neapolitan pizza, but how...
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The sweetest fight: Pandoro or Panettone?
When it comes to the Christmas dinner, Italians know that it is the typical moment when family and friends get together, enjoy their meal, spend quality time with their loved ones and... well, friendly fights are on the agenda. In this softly combative atmosphere the...
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10 sublime Italian Christmast sweets you need to taste
Oh oh oh, let's spred the Italian Christmas tastefulness! It's Christmas time and here at True Italian we are thinking about true Italian Christmas recipes! What is that Italians have for dessert during those cold December nights? Let's find out together the most...
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