Articles about "lifestyle"
the positive nutritional values of Parmigiano Reggiano (aka Parmesan Cheese)
Let's strike a blow for time! The more time passes, the more Parmesan cheese becomes appetizing.
Parmigiano Reggiano (aka Parmesan Cheese): a famous Italian cheese
If you don't know the flavour of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese you are loosing a bit of Paradise; Parmigiano Reggiano has that extra oomph that gives fuel not only to your spaghetti or your ravioli in broth, but also to your aperitif or your snack.
Fruits and vegetables of January (from Italy)
If you eat seasonal fruits and vegetables, rich in vitamin C, you put into practice the first direction for a healthy diet. It's simple to follow that rule for a new safe way of eating.
An introduction to Pasta
Our brief glance on this ancient product of the earth.
All about knives: the photos
A photographic trip through the history of a simple yet fundamental tool, from the stone to the Parmesan cheese.
Three Italian adages you should take note of
A bit of old wisdom from Italian dialects.
Italian fruits and vegetables of the Winter season (plus a Christmas recipe)
An Italian basket of seasonal fruit and vegetables for Christmas.
All the beauty of a basket of fruit
The nutritionists keep saying it: eat more fruits and vegetables. A basket of fruit makes things easier!
Italian fruits and vegetables of the fall season
In November we can appreciate several enchanting seasonal fruits and vegetables: oranges, kaki, chestnuts, kiwi or garlic, beet, thistles and cauliflower. And this is just the beginning!
Our essential tomatoes
We have known tomatoes since the XVI century, we eat them only from the XVIII century, nowadays tomato is essential in many Italian recipes.
Cappellacci of chestnuts from Castel del Rio
Our friend Claudia sent us a great recipe for a kind of ravioli that will impress you!
Chestnuts (Marroni) of Castel del Rio
An European delicacy!
From the oven straight to the trash
Going through a failure with a smile.
The Roman Garum
An unbelievable dressing made by the ancient Romans that we would never eat.
The pizza - history, curiosities and a recipe
From Naples to all over the world.