Hello everybody! Today we are going to have a great guest post! Enjoy! Most ice cream aficionados would agree that Italian gelato is the most delicious form of ice cream found anywhere in the world. The creamy texture, rich taste and often inventive flavour pairings keep locals and tourists alike on the lookout for the […]
Italian Elicriso (Helichrysum italicum) is a plant of the Asteraceae family. Helichrysum comes from the Greek helios (sun) and chrysos (gold), for the bright yellow color of the flowers. It’s a perennial plant and the bush reaches 30–40 cms high. It can be found in most of southern Europe and in Italy is native especially […]
Ciao a tutti! Pasta, bread and traditional risottos are not the only staples you will find in Italy! Especially northern Italy, where polenta, a corn based dish, is a common food in many of the households. Polenta is corn meal added with water, salt and some olive oil. Regions where you will commonly find polenta […]
Ciao a tutti! Confetti are traditional treats from Italy. They are widely known all over Italy and have been used since ancient times as a type of candy. What they are is actually almonds covered in pure white sugar. They were usually eaten among noble families and are used to decorate pastries and cakes. The […]
Ciao a tutti! After reviewing traditional Italian herbs, it’s time for spices! We have a basic list of the most commonly used spices in the Italian kitchen. Italy, in generally, is rather limited on the use of spices, being a country where the cuisine is more herb-oriented. Many spices vary from region to region. Spicier […]