An Italian Affair – Love, War, Family & Betrayal in Tuscany
To mark the launch of her stunning debut novel we chatted to author Caroline Montague about “An Italian Affair”, her love of Italy and her favourite Tuscan recipe! Vorrei: Tell us a little about your new novel “An Italian Affair”, what inspired you to write it? CM:...
Italian Wedding Traditions – A Quick Guide
Getting married in Italy is as joyous an occasion as it is in the UK, if not more. A day filled with laughter, tears, and the people we love, Italian weddings, just like ours, are naturally coupled with the finest food, wine, and gifts one can offer. So should you be...
Suspended Coffee (‘Caffe Sospeso’) – Kindness through Coffee
Ever heard of a 'Suspended Coffee'? It's probably not what you imagine! Find out more about this simple act of kindness which originated in war time Naples. An oversized brown Italian moka coffee pot stands in a prime location outside the historic Gran Caffe...
Anchovies – Why you need them in your diet!
When you think of ‘superfoods’, kale, goji berries or chia seeds probably come to mind; maybe you don't immediately think of humble anchovies .. yet they are in fact a superfood, boasting a myriad of incredible health benefits. What's more, they can be easily...
Sardinian Fregola Pasta with Tomato Sauce
If you have never tried Sardinian Fregola pasta - now is the time! 'Fregula Sarda' looks similar to large couscous but is actually tiny rolled balls or crumbs (fregola means crumb in Italian) made from semolina flour and water. Our fregola have been toasted in the...
Risotto dell’Amore: The Perfect Recipe for Valentine’s Day
Recipe for Risotto dell'Amore. This unusual, savoury dish 'Risotto dell'Amore' combines fruit and rice and works really well. The strawberries give the risotto a burst of flavour without too much sweetness as well as a beautiful colour. We think it's a great recipe to...
Aphrodisiac Foods: Spice Up Your Life With Our Top Ten Libido Boosters
The word aphrodisiac comes from the name of the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite and since the ancient times people have believed in the power of aphrodisiac foods. But do they really work? Italian cuisine features so many known aphrodisiac foods; Why not create a...
Comfort Food: Treat Yourself the Italian Way!
Comfort Food Italian Style Raise your hand anyone who gives in at least once in a while to the pleasure that only a beautiful chocolate cake can give! Let's talk about comfort food: the food that pampers! Comfort food is that food, that dish that refreshes the soul...
Valentine’s Day Dinner with love from Italy
An Italian Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner It’s almost that time of the year again - Valentine's Day - the official celebration of lovers all over the world! Saint Valentine, said to be the first person to ever send a note signed ‘from your Valentine’ was of course...
Italian Recipes: Spaghetti ca muddica
Italian recipes can be very simple and cheap to make, you only need the best quality ingredients and little time to prepare them. We are going to propose to you a series of lesser known, regional Italian recipes that you will love and we will start with this very...