Tag archive for ‘food’
Barrels of balsamic vinegar di Modena
By Helen Greaves On Thursday, September 14th, 2023
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5 foodie reasons to visit Modena

Discover five delicious reasons to visit Modena… 1. Beautiful balsamic vinegar Photo © tenzinsherab via Getty images Modena is a favourite with gastronomes for many reasons, but one of its greatest attractions More...

Fried mozzarella sandwich
By Italia Travel & Life On Friday, July 28th, 2023
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Fried Mozzarella Toasts

Mozzarella in carrozza Mozzarella in carrozza is a tasty treat born in Napoli, which has become particularly popular in Venice. Like an elevated version of the classic grilled cheese (or toastie, if you prefer), More...

Bite-size snacks with wine glasses
By Helen Greaves On Wednesday, July 19th, 2023
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5 foodie reasons to visit Venice

Venice is well-loved for its amazing architecture and winding canals. But if that’s not enough, here are five fabulous foods and drinks that will convince you to visit Venice… Photo © Olga via Adobe More...

Fruit salad with cream
By Helen Greaves On Wednesday, July 5th, 2023
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Fruit salad with Italian Chantilly cream

Macedonia con crema chantilly all’italiana Over the summer, it pays to take advantage of the wonderful supply of fresh seasonal fruits. One of my favourite desserts has always been a simple bowl of fresh strawberries More...

seafood soup in bowl
By Helen Greaves On Wednesday, July 5th, 2023
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Seafood Soup

Zuppa di pesce There’s something about fish soup that gives it the ‘wow’ factor. The key is good quality fresh fish and adding them according to their respective cooking times. One of the sheer joys of this More...

Jars of Italian tomato sauce lined up
By Helen Greaves On Wednesday, July 5th, 2023
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Buy Italia! 7 authentic Italian tomato sauces you can enjoy at home

We hunt for the best Italian tomato sauce you can buy in a jar – perfect for midweek pasta suppers and more – give them a try! Making fresh food from scratch doesn’t have to be complicated – in fact, a More...

Wheat fields with mt etna in background
By Helen Greaves On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023
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Unlocking the potential of ancient grains and eco-friendly farming to boost health

As concerns about sustainable farming practices and ingredient nutrition grow, artisanal Italian food producer Seggiano launches a new low gluten index ancient grain pasta, made using a nutritious wheat variety More...

5 reasons to visit cinque terre
By Helen Greaves On Wednesday, April 12th, 2023
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5 reasons to visit Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre is pretty as a picture, but a colourful coast and stunning scenery aren’t the only things offered by these vibrant seaside villages. Discover five delicious reasons to visit Cinque Terre… image More...

By Sarah Williamson On Monday, November 7th, 2022
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An Italian Christmas with Mario Matassa

We go behind the scenes of an Italian Christmas with Mario Matassa as he explores the rich and austere festive food and traditions of Italy… Emilia-Romagna©GettyImages To describe a celebration of food as More...

By Italia Travel & Life On Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
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Tagliatelle

Join resident chef Mario Matassa as he shows us how to make perfect tagliatelle with step by step instructions! ©iStock-GettyImages When I first moved to Italy, many years ago now, I quickly realised that there More...