There are hundreds of Italian ghost towns scattered across the country. Jenny Oldaker explores their silent streets and tumultuous stories, and discovers the initiatives giving some of them a new lease of life. Think about Italy’s history and what comes to mind? The rip-roaring reign of the dynamic Ancient Romans? The cultural and artistic innovations […]
In this edition of our bilingual Gazzetta Italia!, Tom Alberto Bull reports on Grand Tour Italia, the latest project of Oscar Farinetti, founder of Eataly Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary: Le prime cose The first things Una corsa mozzafiato A breathtaking ride Le montagne russe A rollercoaster Una […]
Mario Matassa’s recipe for chocolate cheesecake with cantucci and mascarpone makes a rich Italian-style dessert, perfect for Christmas or any special occasion. There’s something about cheesecake that feels instantly celebratory, and this Italian-inspired version, made with cantucci biscuits, is no exception. Rich, chocolatey and layered with mascarpone cream, it’s a dessert that manages to be both […]
Stuffed sweet peppers with Italian sausage and cheese make a delicious starter or side in this recipe by Mario Matassa Discerning Italians will cast a disdainful eye on the perfectly symmetrical peppers that sit on supermarket shelves all year round. They’re pretty, but often quite tasteless. The misshapen ones, the ones that have been grown […]
Is it time for your travels to align with your special interests? Unlock your creative talents with these professionally run arts holidays in Italy… 1. Painting Holiday Italy Capture Italy one brush stroke at a time. Paint, explore, indulge! Imagine waking up to golden sunlight spilling over rolling vineyards, then sketching hilltop villages and capturing […]
Looking for an authentic walking holiday in Sardinia? Mark Nicholls shares a day-by-day overview of his hike through the area’s historic sites and rugged trails. Plus, discover how to book your own slow travel break, and what you need to know before you do. Sardinia feels like a world apart, an island where rugged natural […]
This elegant chocolate ciambella (ring cake) is soft, buttery, and easy to make. Learn how to make it with this recipe by Mario Matassa… There’s something gently nostalgic about a ciambella; the rustic ring-shaped cake with a hole in the centre that earns its name from the Italian word for ‘doughnut.’ In this chocolate ciambella […]
This bruschetta recipe combines sweet grilled peppers with rich mascarpone and gorgonzola, making an irresistible Italian starter. Few things capture the spirit of Italian summer quite like peppers charred on an open flame. Their skins blister and blacken, their flesh softens, and the flavour deepens into something smoky, sweet and faintly addictive. Once peeled and […]
Heading to Milan and love fashion? You won’t want to miss these top ten things to do in Lombardy’s capital. Fabulous and fast-moving, Milan’s fashion district is an area of both pure indulgence and serious retail business. The district’s other name, Quadrilatero d’Oro (golden quadrangle), loosely refers to four adjoining streets that are home to […]
Indulge in classic cannoli filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate chips, and candied peel. It’s an easy recipe for authentic homemade indulgence in Sicilian style. Jump to recipe Cannoli are one of Sicily’s most celebrated desserts: deep‑fried pastry tubes filled with creamy, sweetened ricotta and studded with dark chocolate and candied peel. Crisp-edged and dusted with […]