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 wonderfully 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 […]
From immersive tours to relaxing cruises on Venetian waterways, these slow travel escapes allow you to enjoy Italy at your own pace. In a world that rarely stops moving, slow travel in Italy offers something truly special – the chance to breathe, linger, and connect. It’s not about cramming in landmarks or racing through itineraries, […]
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull reports on Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton and his two-year contract with Ferrari… Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary. In tutto il mondo All around the world Ciò ha avuto un impatto considerevole su This has had a considerable […]