Befanini sweet biscuits
Befanini are typical Epiphany desserts, tasty and cute to look at, to be prepared quickly and perfect for the Epiphany stocking.
A traditional Italian Christmas dinner
We Italians look forward to Christmas, the most magical time of the year. That’s why we get into the Christmas spirit starting in November.
Panforte: ancient and legendary Sienese dessert
the oldest among the sweets of Siena and the one the city is proud of is the panforte. A history spanning more than eight hundred years.
A perfect couple: Panettone and Pandoro
The most magical period has arrived, and, like every year, we are all already immersed in the enchanted atmosphere of Christmas. And we all live in Santa’s glass sphere: stars, illuminated Christmas trees, deer, magical lights and our loved ones… We are always together with our family and friends… The classic Christmas desserts, Panettone and Pandoro, are also with us… As a means of sharing our love…
Italian Cuisine Becomes a World Heritage Site
Italian Cuisine Becomes a World Heritage Site Italian cuisine has officially been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. From risotto to spaghetti, from pizzoccheri to pasta alla norma, and even eggplant parmigiana, it is the first cuisine in the world to receive such comprehensive recognition. In Italy, cooking is more than simply […]
Spaghetti alla milanese (‘A la milanisa)
Italian Table – Plate of the day: Spaghetti alla milanese (‘A la milanisa)
by Assunta
Spaghetti alla Milanese is a dish famous for its flavor. But it also has another reputation: It deceives at first glance.
Spritz is Happiness…
Spritz è Felicità… di Ayfer Selamoğlu Mentre sorseggio il mio Spritz contro il Ponte di Rialto, dove si vede uno dei tramonti arancioni più belli del mondo, ricordo il detto di Frank Sinatra, “L’arancione è il colore più felice”, le cui canzoni e la cui voce fanno venire voglia di innamorarsi. Questo frizzante cocktail all’arancia […]
Spritz is Happiness…
While sipping my Spritz against the Rialto Bridge, where you can see one of the most beautiful orange sunsets in the world, I remember Frank Sinatra’s phrase “Orange is the happiest color”, whose songs and voice make me want to fall in love… This sparkling orange cocktail that justifies Sinatra, It has been the favorite drink of Italians for years. Especially as a sweetener in the most pleasant moments of the day…
Global crisis in the wine industry: Italy’s trade increased
Global crisis in the wine industry: Italy’s trade increased Worldwide consumption of wine fell in 2024 to its lowest level in more than 60 years. Italy is the biggest wine exporter and its trade increased because of the popularity of sparkling wines such as prosecco. World wine consumption on the decline. Global wine sales fall […]
The journey of Carbonara, one of our pearls of taste
by Assunta, queen of the Italian Table
We know that since the beginning of time, shepherds or coal burners have prepared humble meals with eggs, bacon, pecorine and spaghetti. The journey of Carbonara, which is based on these out-of-history stories, is equally fascinating.