Different versions of traditional Italian dishes can be a delightful way to enjoy something different, without ruining the original version of the dish.
Author: Anna De Filippo
Alberto Sordi
Alberto Sordi in “Un giorno in pretura” “Maccarone, m’hai provocato e io ti distruggo adesso, maccarone! Io me te magno, ahmm!”. (Said in a Roman accent: “Pasta, you provoked me and I鈥檒l destroy you now, pasta! I’m going to eat you, ahmm!”) When faced with a plate of pasta, many […]
Some Italian conventional habits for a first date
Let’s take a look at some Italian conventional habits for a first date, to make sure you can enjoy yours to the full.聽Every date and every love story is different, but there are certain habits, certain quirks, that seem to be so deeply rooted into the cultural background of people […]
The most important museums of drinks in Italy
It is not only to food that Italians dedicated museums to, but also drinks: some beverages are as representative of Italy as famous dishes are, and these museums are not only a way for people to learn about them, but also to teach the difference between authentic, Italian products聽and their […]
Ten types of Italian men you’re bound to know
Let’s introduce our ten types of Italian men speaking a bit about cinema: A few years ago,聽Italian cinema developed a trend: that of representing on screen stereotypical figures, characteristic of our country: the聽average Italian, with all his聽idiosyncrasies and peculiarities, comes聽in several forms and the silver screen exploited this creative line […]
Italian food museums from North to South
Food is an important part of our culture, so it shouldn’t really surprise the country is filled with Italian food museums, from North to South, dedicated to the history of Italy’s culinary tradition. All those who are interested in Italian food or would like to have more information about it, will […]
The ritual of coffee
The noise of the machine and the steam coming out of it. Pouring it little by little until creating a little crema, cream, on top and here we are: il caffe’ e’ servito (coffee is served)! Every morning a strong scent can be smelt in the streets of Italian caf茅s […]
The forgery of national products
Famous and appreciated all over the world, a number of popular Italian products are constantly at risk of being counterfeited, especially abroad. Many companies have tried, today as in the past, to imitate them: similar names are often used as a brand, in an attempt to confuse consumers and get them to […]
Christmas street illuminations in Italy
Luci d’Artista, the special Christmas street lights that decorate the cities of Turin and Salerno from November to January.
Cremona celebrates Italian torrone
Cremona does聽compete the production of torrone with other Italian towns but the festival is certainly a unique event exclusively organized by the town and customized to it.