Italy is one of the largest wine producers in the world. This incredible quantity of wine, exported and consumed worldwide, comes from almost three thousand years of tradition, experimentation, and research. The oldest reference to wine found in history is in the 6th century BC, in Campania, where the technique was to grow the vines
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Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and economic changes, with roots extending to antiquity. Significant changes have occurred with the discovery of America and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, corn and sugar beets. It’s known for its regional diversity, especially between the North and South of the peninsula, offers an abundance of tastes
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Matera’s bread is the bread obtained by an ancient processing system, typically used by bakers in the city and province of Matera, in the Basilicata region. This system provides for the exclusive use of durum wheat semolina. The bread obtained, thanks to the ingredients used and the specificity of the manufacturing process, is characterized by
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What is the best time to visit Italy? There really is no exact answer to this question, but autumn certainly has a lot to offer in every region. The large influx of summer vacationers is now behind us and the villages and towns return to their everyday life, thus revealing themselves to the visitor in
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It seems that buckwheat was cultivated for the first time in Asia, precisely in the region of Himalayas, buckwheat then spread all over the world. When it arrived in Italy by Turks, it was mistakenly called Saracen Wheat. It has always been considered a product for the poorer classes, it is economical, simple to produce,
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Italian food is known for its delicious pasta dishes and hearty sauces. But what about those who don’t eat meat or dairy? Don’t worry. There are plenty of vegan Italian food options that will satisfy your cravings. This article will discuss six favorite vegan Italian food ideas to help you get started. 1. Avocado
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Farinata di Ceci is a very low, salty cake made with chickpeas flour, water, salt, and extra virgin olive oil. In Sardinia, they also add onions, anchovies, and sausages to it. Also known as fainà, this dish originates from the region of Liguria and has been imported to Tuscany thanks to Genevan prisons. But how
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Gnocchi are a very iconic type of dumpling in Italian cuisine, very delicious and with many variations. They are small lumps of dough most traditionally composed of a simple combination of wheat flour, egg, salt, and potatoes. There are lots of variations of gnocchi, some using semolina flour, cheese, day old breadcrumbs, or cornmeal. There
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When you cook Italian, the quality of your knife is a big deal. There are a variety of knives you can use to cut up your ingredients. What kind of knife do you need? There are a few things to consider, like what you’re planning to use it for and whether you want a serrated
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Venice, the city of canals, gondolas, and historic buildings, is also a true paradise for food lovers. Venetian cuisine is a mix of flavors from both land and sea, with dishes ranging from fresh fish to seasonal vegetables, rice, and polenta. In this article, we’ll explore some of the typical dishes of Venice and the
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