BAR S.CALISTO: The island of peace in Rome
BAR S.CALISTO: The island of peace in Rome by Ayfer Selamoğlu There is a square in Trastevere… Its name is Piazza San Calisto… That square is our living room……
BAR S.CALISTO: The island of peace in Rome by Ayfer Selamoğlu There is a square in Trastevere… Its name is Piazza San Calisto… That square is our living room……
Today, October 25th, is World Pasta Day Today, we celebrate World Pasta Day, which is not only an excellence and symbol of Italian cuisine but also a cornerstone of…
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.
Ferrero launches vegan Nutella with plant-based ingredients In the next few weeks, a new version of Ferrero’s hazelnut cream, Nutella Plant-Based, will arrive in Italian supermarkets with a green…
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…
Martorana fruit legend by Assunta, queen of the Italian Table The charm and mystery of Palermo are reflected in its fruits and the city. One of these is the…
by Alessandro Romano
We want to experience the ancient history of the Aperitif and its journey from ancient Rome to the present. We take our glasses and go on a trip in history with Hippocrates, Carpano, Martini, Ramazzotti and Campari…
Being Italian: We look forward to it in the late afternoon, usually between 6 and 8 pm, after work, or on weekends. What are we talking about?
by Ayfer Selamoğlu
I am in the fairytale town of Taormina, which is postcard beautiful in Sicily. I want to explore the mountain village, which is among the places where the movie “The Godfather” was shot, which is at the top of my list of “classic films and immortal directors”. For this, I have to go to Savoca (Sicilian: Sàvuca), a medieval town of Mesina. From Taormina, I am participating in the day tour “Il Padrino-The Godfather-Father”.
Tiramisu Day is celebrated every year on March 21st, the dessert celebration based on mascarpone, coffee and ladyfingers: one of the most famous and appreciated Italian recipes throughout the world. A true pastry giant, ordered and consumed throughout the peninsula.
The fresco from the excavations of Pompeii proved once again that Italians ate pizza 2000 years ago… The fresco appears to depict a round focaccia surrounded by various fruits on a silver platter, including pomegranates and perhaps dates.
Befanini are typical Epiphany desserts, tasty and cute to look at, to be prepared quickly and perfect for the Epiphany stocking.
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…
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.
The scent of Christmas is everywhere: our city is ready for Christmas; Our roads are ready; Our houses are ready; Our Christmas tree is ready; Our gifts for children are ready; Our soul is ready; We look forward to a new year with new hopes … Time to sit down and celebrate Christmas. But there’s a problem! Are we celebrating at Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas lunch?
In Sicily, in Palermo and the surrounding area, when the eve dinner and Christmas lunch were over, friends and relatives who went to visit each other’s home, often brought Buccellati or whatever they are called as a gift to share.
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.
Il Natale è il periodo più magico dell’anno in Sardegna come ovunque. Tradizionalmente è considerata l’occasione perfetta per consolidare i legami familiari passati e presenti. Il Natale infatti è il simbolo della convivialità e del ritrovo degli affetti. Le tradizioni gastronomiche, le cerimonie religiose, i rituali celebrati in questo periodo rendono l’atmosfera speciale.
Parmigiano Reggiano is the best cheese in the world according to Taste Atlas, the online atlas of food worldwide, in its “100 best cheeses in the world” ranking 2023-2024. In fact, at the top of the Atlas ranking are three Italian kinds of cheese: Parmigiano Reggiano is in first place, buffalo mozzarella DOP is in second place, and stracchino di Crescenza is in third place.
by Ayfer Selamoğlu
For nearly 300 years, a voice has been heard in Venice’s pastel-coloured, narrow streets: “Let’s go to Florian!”. This magical cloud of invitation passes through narrow, pastel-coloured streets with Renaissance patterns, bridges that dance around the city and reaches the swan gondolas. It invites everyone to a magical world…
The government, determined to protect the “Made in Italy” brand, also took action on livestock and public health in this context. The bill of government, which prepared the bill to ban the production and marketing of synthetic food, including artificial meat, was presented to the Senate, which envisages different fines and prison sentences for those who promote “anorexia and blumiya” eating disorders on social media.
I Baci Perugina “Love and Passion” in collaboration with Dolce&Gabbana. Nestlé announces in a note that “the collaboration with Dolce&Gabbana also continues for Valentine’s Day 2023, continuing to pay homage to Italian excellence in the world.”
The alarm on wine, an attack on Made in Italy. The European Commission has reserved it for wine, with the green light for Ireland to use alarmist labels on bottles that warn of the danger to consumer health.