Alba Truffle Fair, Italy: Market, Hunts and What to Eat
Plan your Alba truffle fair visit: the world truffle market, guided hunts with dogs, classic Piedmont dishes and tips for booking your trip. Read on.
Italian Culture & Heritage
The Love Italy Guide â„– 012: Carnevale
Photo by Nacho DÃaz Latorre on Unsplash Before Lent emptied the larders, Italians spent weeks eating, masking and misbehaving —
Polenta Recipe: How to Make Creamy Italian Polenta
This polenta recipe makes soft, creamy Italian polenta from three simple ingredients. Learn the method, regional twists and ways to serve it.
Risotto alla Milanese Recipe: Saffron Rice From Milan
Make risotto alla milanese at home: a creamy saffron risotto from Milan with carnaroli rice, butter and Parmigiano. Ready in about 35 minutes.
Ribollita Recipe: Authentic Tuscan Bread and Vegetable Soup
Make an authentic ribollita recipe at home: Tuscan bread and vegetable soup with cannellini beans and cavolo nero, reboiled the next day for flavour.
Caponata Recipe: Sicilian Sweet and Sour Aubergine Stew
This caponata recipe shows you how to make Sicily’s sweet and sour aubergine stew with olives, capers and celery. It tastes even better the next day.
The Love Italy Guide â„– 011: Cornetto e Cappuccino (Italian Breakfast)
Photo by Raymond Petrik on Unsplash Walk into almost any Italian bar before ten in the morning and the choreography
Why the Italian Daily Errand Is Worth a Detour
Bakery, salumeria, pasticceria: a practical guide to Italy’s everyday shops, what each sells, and how to shop like a local.
Cantucci Recipe: Authentic Tuscan Almond Biscotti
Make an authentic cantucci recipe at home: crunchy Tuscan almond biscuits baked twice, with no butter. Step-by-step method and how to serve them.
Osso Buco Recipe: Milan’s Braised Veal Shanks with Gremolata
This osso buco recipe shows you how to braise Milan’s classic veal shanks in white wine, then top them with a fresh lemon and parsley gremolata.
Focaccia Genovese Recipe: Ligurian Olive Oil Flatbread
Make authentic Focaccia Genovese at home with this simple recipe: airy crumb, crisp base and olive oil dimples, plus tips from Liguria.
Burano Lace: The Italian Stitch Made in the Air
Burano lace was called punto in aria, or stitch in the air. Learn its history, where to see it and how to buy real lace in Italy.
Pasta e Fagioli Recipe: Authentic Italian Bean and Pasta Soup
This pasta e fagioli recipe makes a thick, creamy Italian bean and pasta soup from simple pantry staples. Learn the method, regional styles and tips.
Anagni’s Courtyards and the Everyday Italy You Miss
A plastic chair, a small fountain and geraniums on the steps: why the ordinary corners of Anagni and other Italian hill towns are worth slowing down for, plus practical travel tips.
Olive Harvest in Italy: Olio Nuovo and Where to Taste It
Olive harvest in Italy runs October to December. See how olives are picked and pressed, taste peppery olio nuovo, and find where to visit a mill.
The Love Italy Guide â„– 010: Italian Sayings & Proverbs
Photo by Peter Steiner 🇨🇠1973 on Unsplash Wish an Italian friend good luck before an exam and they will
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Recipe: Simple Italian Tomato Pasta
Learn how to make spaghetti al pomodoro, Italy’s simplest tomato pasta, with fresh basil, garlic and olive oil. Ready in 35 minutes, serves four.
Arancini Recipe: Sicilian Rice Balls With Saffron and Ragù
Make authentic Sicilian arancini at home: saffron rice, a rich ragù filling and a crisp golden crust. Our arancini recipe covers every step.
Spaghetti all’Amatriciana Recipe: The Authentic Roman Pasta From Amatrice
Make authentic Spaghetti all’Amatriciana at home with guanciale, pecorino and tomato. This amatriciana recipe takes 30 minutes and serves four.
The Love Italy Guide â„– 009: La Befana
Photo: Photo by Alina Rossoshanska on Pexels On the night of 5 January, while most of Europe has packed Christmas
Italy’s Great Cheese Traditions: Parmigiano, Pecorino and Mozzarella
Parmigiano-Reggiano, pecorino and mozzarella di bufala each tell a different story about Italian food culture. Here is what makes each one distinct, where they come from, and why they matter.