Carbonara Pasta: an “American” classic?
I know, you’ve read the title and you’re probably thinking, “but Carbonara pasta is Italian!” Well, this article is going to be quite surprising for
Italian coffee guide: drink it like an Italian
How much do you know about Italian coffee? If you know that it’s an espresso, not an “expresso”, and that ordering a latte will get
Everything about Italian regional dishes
What do we mean when we talk about “Italian food”? Pizza? Pasta? It’s a little more complicated than that…In this guide we go beyond generalisations
Making Italian pizza at home
Any Italian pizza you eat in an authentic pizzeria is bound to be mouth-wateringly delicious. But what about making it at home? Believe it or
How to make handmade Italian gnocchi?
Italian tradition: A brief history of gnocchi Gnocchi (pronounced “gn(y)-OK-ee”) are soft dumplings, usually made of potato, semolina or wheat flour. The name may refer
Italy’s most well-known tradition: Aperitivo
From north to south, Milan to Naples, there’s at least one tradition that unites Italians – the aperitivo. At around 6pm you’ll find people sipping
Ferragosto in Italy: Traditions and Celebrations
What is Ferragosto? Ferragosto is a holiday celebrated every year on 15th August. For Catholics, it’s the day to celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin
Italian books we recommend – literature in Italy
While planning your trip to Italy, why don’t find some inspiration from Italian literature? Dante may be daunting, but whatever your literary tastes, we’ve got
A guide to traditional Roman recipes to have a bite of Rome at home. How to make the perfect carbonara.
Craving a taste of Rome? If you can’t wait till your next trip to Italy, read on to find out more about traditional Italian dishes
Top 10 Virtual Italian Museum Tours – Art is everywhere
You may not be able to visit Italy in person at the moment, but you can visit Italy online, thanks to the virtual offerings of
