THE MOST FAMOUS ITALIAN DESSERTS: SOME SWEET CURIOSITIES
The famous “dessert stomach” was probably invented in Italy because, never mind the three savory courses that form a standard...
2/08/2021
Italian food
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO: THE MOST FAMOUS PDO ITALIAN CHEESE
The full list of Italian cheese excellences protected by the European Union with the PDO mark (Protected Designation of Origin,...
19/07/2021
Italian food
ITALIAN HAM: AN INSIGHT INTO THE BEST PDO VARIETIES
Italian dry cured ham – locally known as prosciutto crudo – is a high quality product prepared in the most...
5/07/2021
Food preservation
HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING: THE NEW FRONTIER OF FOOD PRESERVATION
High pressure processing (HPP) is a non-thermal technique that allows food preservation by inactivating harmful pathogens and vegetative spoilage microorganisms...
9/06/2021
Drinks and beverages
ITALIAN AFTER DINNER DRINKS
One of the pleasures of the Italian food culture is that each meal is treated as a serious matter, following...
31/05/2021
Italian food
MASCARPONE CHEESE, CREAMY AND TASTY
Famous for being an essential ingredient in Tiramisu, mascarpone is an Italian triple cream cheese prepared with unskimmed cows’ milk....
10/05/2021
Italian food
STRACCHINO, A VALID ALTERNATIVE TO MOZZARELLA
Famous for its mild taste, Stracchino is a fresh cheese produced in northern Italy – mainly in Lombardy, Piedmont and...
30/04/2021
Italian food
SO SIMILAR YET SO DIFFERENT: LEARN MORE ABOUT PROSCIUTTO AND BRESAOLA
Whether we are entertaining or just looking for a savory snack, cured meats always make for an easy, healthy option...
27/04/2021
Italian food
RISOTTO: A VERSATILE DISH THAT RIVALS PASTA
The essence of Italian food is simplicity: a few seasonal ingredients and basic cooking techniques can produce all those delicious...
14/01/2021
Italian food
UNDERSTANDING SALUMI: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ITALIAN CURED MEATS
One of the most appreciated starters in Italy is the so-called Antipasto all’Italiana or, more colloquially, Tagliere di Salumi: a...