In Italy, food is an important part of the culture and tradition. Here you will find Italian food and wine discoveries and stories for the food appassionando. Sometimes you’ll even find a recipe and cooking tips too!
Spaghetti Bolognese a.k.a “Spag-bol” is not a Bolognese dish. Virginio Merola, the mayor of Bologna, Italy has officially decided to call out anyone around the world serving Spaghetti Bolognese. He has declared it “fake news”. (Above photo C. Abernethy) Tagliatelle… Continue Reading
Salumi has been part of the Italian diet for many centuries, originally developed as a way of preserving meats. While some varieties are popular, others aren’t quite as well known. In the first of a series of articles that explore… Continue Reading
Like tall sailing ships arising from a calm sea, the mountains of the Piana Rotaliana are part of a small section in the Dolomites that hug the sides of a verdant green valley in Trentino Alto Adige. THE VALLEY FLOOR,… Continue Reading
Tuscany is a region in Italy that is very well-known for its delicious wines as well as the landscape of its countryside of vineyards and wineries. Tuscany is a region in Italy that is very well-known for its delicious wines… Continue Reading
Getting help from the locals is the best way to find restaurants when traveling! I had some help finding these places on my visit to Venice (read my guide here). I was traveling with my (Italian) husband’s family. My brother-in-law’s… Continue Reading
Visit any Italian household and the morning will inevitably start with a ritual that involves a traditional aluminum pot, hot water and some fresh ground coffee. And then comes the aroma and the sputtering that sends everyone rushing to the… Continue Reading
Walking down the streets of Milan, you can’t help but notice how elegant and composed the Milanese are. They are a seemingly aloof population. It is true that the Milanese are creative, innovative, and hardworking but what is not immediately apparent, is… Continue Reading
Cachi pronounced KA-KI, are a popular autumn fruit in Italy. In English, they are called Persimmons. Sometimes also written as Kaki, derived from its botanical name Diospyros kaki. See Video below to learn How to eat Cachi (Persimmons) Discovering Cachi Growing up on Long… Continue Reading
Insect burgers, will they fly or flop? (August 2017) Non yet available in Italy, but our neighbors in Switzerland have just authorized sales of edible insects. The delicacies are imported, but plans for domestic production are in the works by… Continue Reading
Will the real Tiramisù please stand up? An ongoing “origin” battle has been going on between the regions of Veneto, and Friuli, but also Piedmont and Tuscany have tried to claim origin status, as to the heritage of the heavenly, creamy, dessert. It… Continue Reading