Naples and the region where the city is located, Campania, are known for their incredible food. You’ve probably heard of some of their savory delights like Neapolitan pizza and mozzarella di bufala. But what about their sweets? Gelato and lemon-flavored everything are summery go-to treats, but a year-round local favorite is the still-warm, crunchy sfogliatella. We […]
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Perfect Italian Tiramisu Recipe
Posted on October 7, 2020
Quite appropriately, “tiramisu” translates to something along the lines of “pick me up.” And that’s exactly what it is—a sweet pick-me-up that’s well worth saving space for, no matter how much carbonara or cacio e pepe you may have already eaten. Coffee-dipped ladyfinger cookies and sweet, fluffy mascarpone come together in a beautiful symphony of […]
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How to Read an Italian Menu (And Order Like a Local)
Posted on June 4, 2020
One of the best parts of traveling is experiencing the culture through food, and in many cases, eating out can be the highlight of your trip. But how are you supposed to eat like a local if you don’t understand how to order off the menu? While understanding how to read an Italian menu can […]
How Italians Do Christmas: The Italian Christmas Foods You’ll Find on Every Table
Posted on December 16, 2019
Like any other country, Italy has its own Christmas traditions that go back centuries. More than just pasta and pizza, Italian Christmas foods are uniquely distinguished by their variety, richness, and seasonality. Christmas in Italy is a time for abbondanza, literally, “abundance.” Italians sit down for long – we’re talking six or seven hours – […]
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A Thing of the Heart: Holidays in Italy, and the Sweets that Define Us
Posted on December 12, 2019
Food has always been a celebration of happiness for me. The moments of joy in my life have always seen me with happy additional inches around my waist. Sadness or loss take away my appetite, and when I was younger, if I came home lean from a trip, my dad would always say, “tell me […]
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A Love Letter to Christmas in Italy (and the Family Meal that Starts the Season)
Posted on December 5, 2019
The Christmas season in Rome is the stuff of legends. I’ve always loved the holidays back at home, but the Italians manage to take it to a whole new level, with seven giorni di festa throughout the months of December and January. Every single Catholic holiday is celebrated with enormous quantities of pasta, roasted meats, […]
A Crash Course in Italian Cheeses
Posted on October 7, 2019
In Italy, cheese isn’t just something you eat. It represents where you are from and the history of your region. As you might have guessed, this means there are a lot of different cheeses in Italy. Just like with bread, cured meat and pasta shapes, cheese in Italy is a geographical marker. Wherever you […]
Popping the Cork on Prosecco: A Sparkling Guide to Italy’s Favorite Bubbly
Posted on August 20, 2019
Prosciutto. Parmigiano. Prosecco. There are certain words that just recall Italy. But when it comes to the last one, the love for it is often coupled with a justified confusion. Say “Prosecco” to someone, and the image that will come to their mind is a chalice of golden, bubbly liquid, sipped on a terrace in […]
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Ordering In Italy: Navigating the Menu, Tipping & More
Posted on May 9, 2019
A meal in Italy is a little ritual, one that every restaurant tweaks to make its own. We all know Italians love food, and love to go out to eat. Otherwise, why would we travel to Italy? To get the most out of every restaurant experience, follow these tips for ordering in Italy! So, at […]
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How to Navigate an Italian Wine List: 5 Essential Tips
Posted on April 2, 2019
From understanding wine culture in Italy to a little cheat sheet with some of our favorite Italian wineries by region, here’s everything you need to know when faced with an Italian wine list! We’ve all been there… you go to a restaurant, you’re handed the wine list, and you have absolutely no clue on which […]
