This delicious tart recipe by Mario Matassa uses a hard ricotta and it makes for a wonderful picnic accompaniment or weekend lunch… Serves 4-6 Preparation time 5-7 minutes Cooking time 30-35 minutes Ingredients: • 500g Swiss chard (or other greens such as cavolo nero or kale) • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 medium free-range […]
Mario Matassa’s take on Gnocchi alla fonduta is a simpler version, but no less tasty… and you still get to try four of Italy’s best-known cheeses on one spoon! Serves 4 Preparation time 5 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes Ingredients: • 50ml milk • 150g fontina, chopped • 150g gorgonzola, chopped • 150g taleggio, chopped • 3 […]
Sara Scarpa explores some of the best things to see and do – plus top places to eat and stay – in the atmospheric southern city of Matera in Basilicata Photos by Iain Reid What to see and do Discover Matera Underground at Ipogeo Materasum Book a guided tour at Ipogeo Materasum, an underground environment […]
Sara Scarpa flies south to visit a unique town in Basilicata that lives in the imagination of all Italians… Photos by Iain Reid unless otherwise stated Lots has been written about this mystical and historic town in the otherwise little-known and rarely visited region of Basilicata. Part grotto, part subterranean wonderland (it is known […]
In Naples, where history is told through layers of earth, an ancient tomb offers a window to the distant past… Deep beneath the streets of northern Naples, on the slopes leading up to Capodimonte, in the area officially known as Rione Sanità, but also sometimes called the ‘Valley of the Dead’, lie le Catacombe di […]
Welcome to another gallery of glorious photos from Italy – all of them captured by Italia! readers for our monthly competition… This month’s winner: “Strolling through the beautiful historic town of Susa, Piedmont, we were taken by surprise when a herd of donkeys came careering down the main shopping street towards us. They were eventually […]
Amanda Robinson on why the Alta Badia area of the Italian Dolomites is gaining a global reputation for its fine food and drink… Photos by Amanda Robinson Over the past few years, Alta Badia has been growing its culinary reputation and, in an area of just 15 square kilometres, there are now six sparkling Michelin […]
With wonderful locations, a warm welcome and delicious food, the Alta Badia mountains aren’t just for the winter, says Amanda Robinson Photos by Amanda Robinson unless otherwise stated Think of the Dolomites and what do you see? It usually conjures up a picture of snow-capped peaks twinkling in the sunlight, rustic mountain lodges, bustling cable […]
You will love this gorgeous three-storey villa with spectacular views, private pool and garden, and just 25 minutes from the coast. This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home has been beautifully restored and dates back to 12th century. It offers 210 sqm (2,260 sq ft) of generous space without losing that quaint, cosy atmosphere when it’s time to […]
Villa Valeria was built around 1900. In 2000, it was re-renovated with a new insulated roof. The last improvements were made in 2013: a new kitchen and a 6×13.5m pool. Large living room, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The total floor area of the villa is 220 sqm with an additional building of 55 sqm. […]