Ciao a tutti! Eggplant, called melanzana pronounced mel-an-zahn-a, is a popular Italian vegetable although not originally from Italy. It is actually native to India. It is one of the night shade vegetables and can be found just about anywhere in Italy, since it grows well in warmer climates. Melanzana is full of water and to […]
Category: Regions of Italy
Different dishes from specific regions of Italy.
Easy Risotto
Ciao a tutti! Today we made some risotto. Risotto, pronounced ree-zow-tow, is traditionally a northern Italian rice dish. The type of rice used is usually arborio, which is a thicker, starchier and heavier rice and it will take some time getting used to, especially if you are used to eating lighter rice such as basmati. […]
Bruschetta
Ciao a tutti! Bruschetta (pronounced broo-sketta) is a great authentic Italian appetizer that can be found just about anywhere in Italy, although the region of Lazio, home to Rome, is very popular for this appetizer. Bruschetta is super easy to make at home. In fact, it requires very few ingredients, is quick to prepare and […]
Agriturismo in Sicily – Eating vegan in traditional Eco-tourism restaurants
Ciao a tutti! Agriturismo (eco-tourism) is very popular in Italy. They are popular for tourists since the owners grow their own vegetables and raise their own animals. There exists specific Vegan Eco-tourist spots and are in fact being more and more popular. However, if you find yourself at one with a group of people or […]
Vegan Pizza Tips
Ciao a tutti! Pizza not only is a complete meal in Italy, but also a past-time. A work of art in some areas, if you will. There are a couple of things you need to know to get it right the first time. The trick to getting the perfect pizza is not so much in […]