While pasta is probably what first comes to mind when you think about Italian food, and rightly so, pasta dishes are not well suited to the frenetic pace of modern life. Let’s face it, it’s just not that easy to slurp up a plate of spaghetti all’arrabbiata as you dash between errands on your lunch […]
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 […]
Ciao a tutti! Many people who travel to Italy and do not know the language can often buy products with ingredients in them that they are not aware of. Even people who are well versed in the language may mistakenly read a food label. For example, there are many different ways to say sugar or […]
Ciao a tutti! We know being a vegan anywhere can sometimes be challenging, but things are really changing! The chain, NaturaSi, which is specific to Italy for the time being, has a store in Solaro. Solaro is in the province of Milano in Lombardia. If you are staying in Saronno or the surrounding communities, Solaro […]
Ciao a tutti! Zucchini is a classic Italian vegetable. It can be used in a variety of ways, such as: grilled sauteed fried baked raw, in salads in breads marinated stewed tossed, as in pasta stuffed There are several popular ways to eat zucchini. First of all, the flowers are edible and can be lightly […]