How was the legend of the Neapolitan Ragù born? A popular legend dating from the late 1300 provides us with some unusual cues and background, and allows us to appreciate the divine essence of the Neapolitan Ragù. In this historical period, in Naples there was a confraternity called the Congregation or Company of the Whites
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As the name suggests, Porchetta (Roasted Pork) derives from pork. Pig breeding in Italy has always been very important and its development follows human evolution, since the time of the Etruscans. The Romans also cooked and loved this type of meat. They are the ones who handed down to us the “Porcellum farcilem”, a recipe
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Tiramisù is the 5th most known Italian word abroad. The word literally means pick me up, as in give me energy, bring back my strength. It derives from the Trevigiano dialect, originally spelled “Tireme sù”, and later on Italianized as Tiramisù. Tiramisù was born in the town of Treviso around the mid-1800s. It used to
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Piedmontese gastronomic tradition is rich and varied. Finding the 5 best dishes of Piedmontese cuisine is not easy, but there are some that stand out for their history and taste. Beyond the excellent quality products that are produced and cultivated here, what makes the difference is the use that is made of them. In fact,
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Even in Italy, street food plays a fundamental role within the traditional diet. Whether it’s take-away pasta or a sandwich on the fly, Italians never shy away from food. Every region of Italy has its own ingredients and typical bread shapes, so it is easy to satisfy all tastes. Sandwiches are the classic lunch break
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It seems that also French cooking was born from Tuscan cooking, a great boast for the Italian culinary tradition. This could be really possible because Caterina de’ Medici married Henry II of Volois, bringing with her, in her new French residence, some of the recipes of “home” and also ingredients such as olive oil and
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Italy suffered many raids from the Arab people since the 7th century. They conquered Sicily and settle here for about 200 years until the arrival of Normans. During this time, Arab bring some changes to the Italian food culture. We find these changes above all in many Sicilian dishes but also in many dishes of the Southern Italy.
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Italians love their food and that’s a fact. And with dishes like pasta, pizza, and risotto, it’s no wonder that Italian cuisine is one of the most popular and widely enjoyed in the world. But while we all know and love these classic dishes, there are many lesser-known but equally delicious ones that deserve your
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Grilling means using a cast iron pan or other material as a cooking method that allows you to prepare very tasty main courses. The cast iron pan is used for the type of cooking called grilled. The name of this type of cooking comes from the old kitchens of the past. With the old stove
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We’re all familiar with the typical Italian sandwiches, big, juicy, and full of flavor. But how do you actually go about making one, when you don’t know where to look or what to choose? No worries, we’re here to help and bring you a selected list with suggestions for your first Panino. First of all,
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