Milan is full of iconic must-sees, but there are lesser-known spots just waiting to be discovered. Here’s what happened when Amanda Robinson spent 48 hours in search of the city’s hidden gems, on a 2018 trip… Like all large metropolitan cities, Milan sets a busy pace. A centre for international business and at the cutting […]
Look back on Italia! Editor Amanda Robinson’s 2019 weekend on the river in Florence. In the heart of Renaissance Florence, by its oldest bridge, she was soon immersed in the city’s magnificent heritage. The Ponte Vecchio Once the only Florentine bridge across the River Arno, built at the river’s narrowest point, the Ponte Vecchio is […]
With this simple, step-by-step gnocchi recipe, you’ll soon be making a perfect traditional Italian meal with ease Jump to the recipe In the kitchen, few things bring as much pure joy and comfort as a bowl of steaming, homemade gnocchi. I love pasta, of course, but that’s a dish I eat as a staple. A […]
Leave the cream in the fridge – Mario Matassa makes this spaghetti carbonara recipe in traditional Italian style, with simple, high-quality ingredients. The history of carbonara is very short. There’s no reference to it in cookbooks over 50 years old, at least not with this name. There are many stories, of varying credibility, which claim […]
This tempting Italian fruit salad is enhanced by a sweet basil syrup. It’s a perfect dessert for picnics on hot summer days Italians almost always end a meal with fruit. Desserts tend to be saved for special occasions. Normally for a picnic, the custom is to bring a piece of fruit, often a watermelon, which […]
With these top tips for a trip to Florence, María Castellarosa helps you prepare for the holiday of a lifetime in one of Northern Italy’s most beloved cities. Florence is often called the ‘golden age city’ – and for good reason. What makes it my favourite is its stunning Renaissance cathedrals, elegant buildings, and charming […]
Learn to make a perfect Italian panna cotta with this step-by-step recipe. Serve with a sweet strawberry topping for extra indulgence! All images © Mario Matassa Jump to recipe In Italy, panna cotta, like tiramisù, zabaglione and budino, falls within that category of dessert known as dolci al cucchiaio – desserts that are to be […]
It may not be action-packed, but sailing off the Amalfi Coast provides plenty of relaxation and glamorous locations. When you think of hitting the high seas with billowing sails and a decent, salty wake, Italy may not be the first destination to come to mind. Don’t be deceived; although sailing off Italy’s Amalfi Coast is […]
If you’re in the unlikely position of having leftover panettone, this pudding recipe is a delicious way to use it up… Whether it’s a ciambella on the sideboard for the grandchildren after school, or a pandoro or panettone to enjoy over the Christmas season, you will almost always find a slice of cake to hand […]
Torta mimosa is a classic Women’s Day cake, made to imitate yellow mimosa flowers – it is served across Italy to celebrate La Festa della Donna. The 8th of March is the day when women across Italy hang up their aprons, put on their best frocks, and walk out the door – leaving us poor […]