Parma is a food enthusiast’s heaven. Here are five reasons to make it your next destination for a foodie holiday: 1. Parmigiano-Reggiano One of Parma’s most popular exports is Parmigiano-Reggiano, the grainy cheese named after the area in which it is produced. The cheese, which is often aged for at least two years, is popularly […]
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull discusses the trend towards using historic buildings for modern-day music events Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary. Ha suscitato molto scalpore Has caused quite a stir Intelligenza artificiale Artificial intelligence Scatenando un putiferio Causing an uproar Non sarebbe la […]
From snowy slopes and mountain peaks to ancient ruins and traditional cheese, here’s why a visit to Valle D’Aosta should be on your agenda: 1. Mountain adventures all year round The sloping mountains of the Aosta Valley make for good skiing conditions in the winter, but the same tracks are just as popular for mountain […]
There is a side of Rome that many visitors never see: the one-of-a-kind markets in the outskirts of Rome. For an authentic slice of life in the Eternal City, let Elisa Colarossi take you on a tour of her favourite mercati romani. Welcome to Rome, home to timeless history, stunning art, and mouthwatering dishes. But […]
This breaded mushroom recipe turns fresh porcini into something irresistibly crisp and golden. With just breadcrumbs, parsley and hot oil, they’re proof that the best mushrooms need very little embellishment. In parts of Italy where porcini appear with reliable generosity, mushroom season has a rhythm all of its own. Baskets are carried into the woods […]
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull looks at the bigger story behind Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding in Venice Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary. Per attrarre i super ricchi To attract the super-rich Investire il loro denaro To invest their money Tassazione forfettaria […]
Spaghetti with crispy breadcrumbs and anchovies is a simple, coastal Italian pasta that lets fresh anchovies shine. Sweet cherry tomatoes, golden breadcrumbs and good olive oil turn a modest catch into something spectacular. There is something about fresh anchovies that invites company. Perhaps it is their abundance, arriving by the kilo in crates packed with […]
Jenny Oldaker traces the 15th-century origins of Sulmona’s world-famous confetti, discovering how these sugar-coated treasures became the vibrant heart of Italian celebrations and Abruzzese culture. Taking a stroll down Sulmona’s Corso Ovidio is a colourful affair. Wander any length of this elegant thoroughfare and you’ll soon be greeted by scores of shops brimming with pops […]
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull tells us about La Settimana Enigmistica, Italy’s most popular puzzle magazine Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary. Centinaia di migliaia di Hundreds of thousands of Durante gli anni Over the years È rimasto pressoché inalterato Has remained more or […]
Who was Maria Montessori? Learn about this influential educator in a brief history of Italy’s first female physician Maria Montessori (1870-1952) was a pioneering physician and educator best known for the philosophy of education that bears her name. Today, her model for schools is a global standard, found in nearly every country. While her approach […]