Issue 114 of Italia! shares a few of the best of the many joys of life in Italy, including beautiful reportage from the Venice Carnival, 48 Hours in Bologna and property to buy in beautiful Tuscany. From an active cycling holiday around Lake Garda to a relaxed an elegant stay at one of Venice’s very […]
Over forty years after he last went there, Sebastian Cresswell-Turner revisits Zia Teresa, the venerable Italian restaurant in the heart of London’s Knightsbridge … Long ago, when my family lived in Gloucestershire, London was a distant and exotic place which we visited once a year. For weeks before, my brothers and I would […]
You can’t beat a course in Italy to learn Italian. These schools are tried an tested by Italia! AbbeySchool CiaoItaly – Turin www.ciaoitaly-turin.com Situated in an early 20th-century building in the heart of the Crocetta district, one of Turin’s most elegant areas and just a short walk from the Polytechnic, AbbeySchool CiaoItaly specialises in […]
Struggling to get your children to eat their dinner? Mario Matassa shares his favourite Italian recipes to serve as family meals Though eating habits have changed over the years, eating with family is still a real event in Italy – and it is an event which all Italian chefs seek to emulate. When asked what […]
Italia issue 111 is on sale 16th January 2014, packed with Italian holidays, property, food, drink, culture and more Escape the January grey skies to the shores of Italy, with inspiration and ideas for your next Italian getaway in the new issue of Italia magazine.Property-wise we are mad for Le Marche, and with Fleur Kinson’s […]
Italian red wine: Dolcetto D’Alba Hannah Bellis goes beyond the famous and expensive Barolo and Barbaresco wines to discover Dolcetto, a great value, easy drinking red wine from Piedmont Piedmont was the first region I visited when I was old enough to appreciate wine. I was still too young to afford the legendary Barolos of […]
Italia issue 109 is on sale now, with all you need for an Italian Christmas The December issue of Italia is packed with everything you need to bring a touch of Italian style to your festive celebrations! From stress-busting holiday trips to help you escape from the chaos of Christmas in the UK, […]
The new Italia! Guide following the Grand Tour around Italy is on sale now! Inside this issue you will find: The essential food stop and spectacular vistas of the Italian Alps 48 hours discovering the delights of Turin Go off the beaten track in a weekend in Milan 18th Century Venice and the face […]
We’ve gathered together our favourite Carluccio’s Italian food treats in a handy review guide to help you decide what to add to your Italian shopping basket Carluccio’s Torcetti www.carluccios.com Price £3.50/180g These biscuits are a delicious – and authentic – take on the traditional sweet snack from Piedmont. They were a universal hit with Italia!’s […]
Hannah Bellis meets chef Francesco Mazzei to review his Italian restaurant L’Anima in London. Try a few of his recipes or visit yourself for a spectacular taste of Italy… Now that I have eaten his food, I see Francesco Mazzei, chef patron of L’Anima restaurant, everywhere. In his work as ambassador for Welsh lamb, Calabrian […]