La Piadina Romagnola: The Authentic Taste of Romagna
Thin, fragrant and made with just a few simple ingredients, piadina romagnola is one of the best-known symbols of Romagna. A humble food born from local popular tradition, it has…
Abruzzo Arrosticini: History, Tradition and How to Enjoy Them
Small meat skewers, a narrow, elongated grill, the aroma of hot coals spreading through the air: arrosticini are one of the best-known symbols of Abruzzo cuisine and, still today, represent…
Tette delle monache: History and Tradition in Altamura and Guardiagrele
A soft sponge cake dome, a clearly visible tip on top, plenty of cream and a cloud of icing sugar: Tette delle monache (nun breasts) are one of the most…
Il Dolce Far Niente: The Italian Way of Summer
Il Dolce Far Niente is a gorgeous, photographic ode to the magic of southern coastal Italy in the summer by renowned travel, fashion, and lifestyle photographer Lucy Laucht. Throughout these…
Italian Mozzarella: History, Types, Tradition and Pairings
Fresh, soft and unmistakable, mozzarella is one of the best-known products of Italian gastronomy. It is a fresh stretched-curd cheese, historically associated with southern Italy and particularly with Campania, but…
Vespa prepares 80th birthday celebration
In 2026 Vespa will be 80 years old and will celebrate them in Rome, from 25 to 28 June, in what promises to be the biggest celebration in the history…
Zeppole di San Giuseppe, traditional Father’s Day sweets
Zeppole di San Giuseppe are a traditional Italian dessert, prepared on the occasion of St Joseph’s Day, which is celebrated on 19 March. This day also coincides with Father’s Day…
Riccia or frolla is the sfogliatella the queen of Naples
To say sfogliatella and think of Naples is one and the same thing, even though the typical Neapolitan pastry cake originated well outside the confines of the Neapolitan capital. The…
Spaghetti alla gaetana, an easy and tasty dish
Spaghetti alla gaetana is a simple, inexpensive and very tasty first course. This dish seems to have ancient origins, their name being due to the city where they originated, Gaeta.…
The Castle, undisputed symbol of Fondi
The imposing baronial castle of Fondi is unquestionably the symbol of the town. It is a very rare case in Europe of a fortress built in a flat position. It…