Delicacies

Food & Drink

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 04/29/2022 - 03:01

Italy’s agricultural bounty includes a wide variety of prized nuts and dried fruits. Depending on the area where they’re grown, they acquire specific features…

Food & Drink

The End-of-Summer Ritual of Making Passata

by Italy Magazine Staff | Thu, 08/27/2020 - 00:00

When they were brought to Europe in the 16th century, tomatoes were considered poisonous, therefore tomato plants were grown exclusively for ornamental…

Lifestyle

Interview With Vicky Bennison, Creator of the YouTube Phenomenon 'Pasta Grannies'

by james.appleton | Thu, 01/09/2020 - 04:41

Since 2014, Pasta Grannies has introduced the world to 250 nonne from Italy and the diaspora. Through YouTube, they show off their skills…

Food & Drink

‘Arancini’ Enters the Oxford English Dictionary

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/24/2019 - 00:00

Arancini have definitively conquered the U.K. The word that describes the fried rice balls typical of Sicilian cuisine has just entered the prestigious Oxford…

Culture

Celebrating the History and Traditions of Italian Citrus: Visiting La Vecchia Distilleria

by Anonymous (not verified) | Wed, 09/25/2019 - 11:47

By: Sophia Massarella Citrus is well known around the world, it’s used in many different cultures to flavour dishes and adorn gardens, but how many of…

Food & Drink

cups of mirto, traditional Sardinian liqueur, and myrtle berries

George Clooney: Crazy for Sardinia’s Mirto Liqueur

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 09/05/2019 - 05:59

Actor George Clooney thinks myrtle is his elixir of youth. Interviewed by the weekly Oggi on set while filming the TV series Catch 22 in Olbia, Sardinia, he…

Food & Drink

Granita and brioche at Cafe Prestipino in Catania

Don’t Just Call it Granita

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 07/24/2019 - 00:00

For Sicilians, granita isn’t just a refreshing treat – it’s a ritual, as coffee is for many. Brought to the island by the Arabs, Sicilian granita has evolved…

Culture

10 Classic Italian Antipasti and Soups

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 05/09/2019 - 03:41

John Bensalhia serves up some of the best Italian starters and soups to satisfy all tastes... Italian meals are known worldwide for their high quality…

Food & Drink

Sicilian capers from the island of Salina

The Prized Slow Food Caper That Comes from Sicily’s Salina Island

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 05/01/2019 - 03:00

Capers have been widely used in Mediterranean cuisine (as well as in medicine) since ancient times: references to its use are found in the Bible, and in the…

Culture

Aerial view of Bormio in Lombardy, Italy

The Foodie Guide to Valtellina

by Kristie Prada | Thu, 03/21/2019 - 03:46

While the North of Italy is well known for gems such as Milan, Venice and the lake district. Few are aware of the stunning area of Lombardy called Valtellina.…