
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 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...

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 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
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...

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...

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
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...

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...

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...