It's normal to dip your spoon into a bowl of soup and come up with bite-sized pieces of corn, potatoes, or carrots. But one veggie that you probably don't want to turn up? A canned tomato. This ingredient is deployed in a variety of warm, liquidy recipes like rib-sticking hamburger soup, slow cooker Mexican chicken tinga, and crispy and saucy chick...
READ MOREThe rosé category, once thought of as a home for sweet, boring wines, has truly exploded over the past 12-15 years, with Italy being one of the top producers of noteworthy rosés, known as rosato in Italian (plural rosati.) Top examples are made throughout the country, and while Puglia is well-known for its enticing rosati, there are also excellent...
READ MOREThose who've waited this long to plunk down a deposit on a Lamborghini with a full combustion motor have waited too long. For six decades, the Italian brand, founded in 1963 to compete with Ferrari, delivered V8s, V10s and V12 gasoline powered engines to its aficionados. But as of now, its official: the order books have closed on Lambo’s Huracan an...
READ MOREWhen things start heating up, there's no better cocktail to cool you down than a spritz. The spritz saw its beginnings in the 1800s when the Austro-Hungarian Empire still controlled northern Italy. Rumor has it that the German soldiers couldn't hang with the Italians– finding their wine too strong. In an effort to dilute the alcohol, they added a "...
READ MOREThe garden in July is mouthwatering even for those who do not particularly love vegetables: peppers, courgettes but above all aubergines (we know, the first recipe that pops in our mind is always the same: parmigiana). All fresh, versatile, very tasty produce, which work in the most varied recipes. There are tomatoes - lots of tomatoes - with their...
READ MOREWe took advantage of her stopover in Marseille to discover the Amerigo Vespucci, Marina Militare's famous training ship. Despite more than 90 years of sailing around the world, the Amerigo Vespucci is still going strong and will once again cross the seas of the globe. The Amerigo Vespucci, Marina Militare's training ship and ambassador of Italian c...
READ MOREPamela Quinzi, a renowned fashion designer, and entrepreneur, was born and raised in Rome, Italy. Known for her exquisite creativity and craftsmanship, Pamela’s aesthetic eye for color, fabric, and detail has enabled her to work at the highest levels of the international fashion industry. She has a long history of developing clothing lines, accesso...
READ MOREThe latest data released by ITA.BIO – the platform for the internationalization of Italian organic food, promoted by the Italian Trade Agency and FederBio and run by Nomisma research firm – during the presentation of the 2023 edition of the Sana trade show (whose 35th edition will be held at the Bologna Exhibition Center from September 7 to 10) spe...
READ MOREFood-wise, Northeastern Italy’s Veneto region might conjure up images of mouth-watering delicacies like sarde in saor (sweet and sour sardines), bigoli in salsa (a thick spaghetti-like pasta with a sauce of onions and sardines), or baccalà mantecato, (creamed, dried cod spread on toast). However, less-discussed but just as drool-worthy are the swee...
READ MORELasagna is a beloved traditional Italian dish characterised by layers of pasta, sauce, cheese, and various fillings. Originating in Italy, this culinary masterpiece has gained global recognition for its rich flavours and comforting appeal. Its popularity transcends borders, making it a staple in Italian restaurants worldwide. The harmonious combina...
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