Summer in Italy is hot, there are no two ways about it. Every year you can find scorching temperatures. Rome is a nightmare in July and August and Florence, Milan and other towns can rich temperatures as high as 45° degrees. Therefore, if you’re planning to visit Italy anytime between the end of June and […]
The last few days has been simply stunning and I decided to organise a nice dinner in my garden, to gather friends and relatives together! I prepared this amazing recipe: Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats! The flavour is wonderful and intense, thanks to the Oven-Dried Black Olives, but at the same time is a very light and tummy-friendly dish… […]
Origins & Varieties The term Basil (Ocimum basilicus), derives from the Greek “Basilikos”, which means “The Royal Grass”. It has always been linked with holiness. It is namely told that it grew up for the first time at the base of the Jesus Cross and harvested by Empress Elena. Basil is part of the Labiate […]
Today for lunch, I was in the mood for something simple and light but at the same time exquisite. I have prepared this yummy turkey with herbs, the effect is deeply aromatic without masking the taste and I used balsamic vinegar for the dressing, each bite provides a forkful of flavour! The Balsamic Vinegar Saporoso has a […]
An important event in Pisa is the festivities of Saint Ranieri and the beautiful Luminaria, a magic event that takes place on the evening of June 16. WHO WAS SAINT RANIERI? Saint Ranieri was born in 1118 and died on the 17th of June 1160. He was the son of a famous merchant. His life was […]
Aubergine Parmigiana is one of the most famous Italian recipes all around the world. The traditional recipe is made with deep fried slices of aubergine, mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil. All placed in a tin with the same layers of a lasagna. It is definitely delicious, but for sure it is quite heavy and it […]
Garlic is the bulb of the Allium Sativum, a plant of the Liliaceae family, originated in Central Asia. A really versatile and a fundamental ingredient in many recipes HISTORY The name “Garlic” derives from the scientific name “Allium”. In the ancient world, the first mention can be found in an Egyptian medical paper where they considered […]
Last week it was my birthday and my friends and I gathered together for dinner to celebrate it! I prepared a traditional Italian recipe “Arancini”, but I added a creative touch to make this very special meal “on my own way”! Arancini are delicious crispy rice balls. The traditional recipe is made with bolognese sauce […]
Italian Republic Day, 2nd of June A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY June 2nd, 1946, was the day Italians voted to abolish the monarchy, and the Republic of Italy was born; hence Republic Day This date is very important for a further reason, since it saw the very first democratic vote of the Italian population, involving […]
For Italians, pasta could be eaten even ones a day and a meal without it could feel incomplete. Pasta is a versatile dish that releases energy slowly; it is highly digestible and the lack of fats makes it suitable for low-calorie diets. In Italy, there are more pasta recipes than days in the year! Here’s a […]
