He was one of the genius artists of the 1400s and a spectacular example of the Renaissance man. Andrea Mantegna (1436-1506) is one of the greats in art from the 1400s. Why? Because he was a true master of disegno, both in the literal translation of the word and in the deeper, more complex, definition […]
Summers in Sicily are hot and the weather stays pleasantly warm throughout the winter… Read Part 1 of this series here This favourable climate attracts not only peak-season holiday-makers but also those looking for some winter sunshine. Serving these sun-seekers are several Blue Flag beaches, as well as numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites for excursions […]
Enjoy a delicious home-made taste of la dolce vita that will prove tempting to absolutely everyone Gelato Shortbread Gateau – Recipe by Lakeland Makes 1 Cake For the Cake 1 tbsp vegetable oil 50g Lakeland Popcorn Kernels 50g desiccated coconut 50g hazelnuts 350g unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing 165g caster sugar […]
These vanilla scented creamy panacottas, drizzled in a summer fruit coulis, go brilliantly with fruit, and raspberries and blackcurrants are a winning combination for a delicious summer dessert Serves: 4 Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 10 mins Ingredients For the pannacotta 300ml milk (full fat or semi skimmed) 300ml double cream 30g caster sugar […]
Summers in Sicily are hot and the weather stays pleasantly warm throughout the winter… Read Part 2 of this series here This favourable climate attracts not only peak-season holiday-makers but also those looking for some winter sunshine. Serving these sun-seekers are several Blue Flag beaches, as well as numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites for excursions […]
In the second part of this series, Mark Nicholls journeys across the hilltops of Sicily and discovers more about Europes most active Volcano… Read Part 1 here Olives and vines Journeying across Sicily takes you through a landscape of rolling hillsides lined with olives and vines, distant red patches of poppies with isolated hilltop castles visible in the […]
The new issue of Italia! is out now, get a little bit closer to the country you love… Explore Molise, one of Italy’s hidden gems, take a guided tour of Sicily’s hotspots and Milan’s newest creative space, the historic Cimiterio Monumentale, and travel the Prosecco trail in the Veneto. Plus, cook traditional Tuscan and seasonal recipes, […]
Do you dream of owning a unique holiday home in Italy, but can’t quite justify the expense involved in buying a luxurious property outright, as you may only be able to use it for a few weeks each year? The average holiday home is only used for 40 nights a year. Why pay for more? Would you like the opportunity […]
Marilyn and Josh Parker divide their time between a suburban bungalow in their native Wisconsin and an old stone house Up in the hills overlooking Sicily’s northern coast. They bought their Italian home in 2014 and, after a year spent fixing it up, they now spend up to six months a year there. They love […]
The Procession of the Mysteries tells the story of Easter through sculpture… La Processione dei Misteri is a Passion procession that has been held in Trapani, Sicily, every Good Friday since 1612, making it the oldest continual religious procession in Europe. It is, in effect, a 20-part story told through sculpture and depicting the events […]