Since ancient times, almonds and pistachios combined with honey have been the only three ingredients of a dessert characteristic of the central areas of Sicily. Long preparation process: eight hours of cooking the honey and only after adding the fruit...
The chef of the Michelin-starred Il Fagiano restaurant offers a refined appetizer in which he condenses the Apulian gastronomic tradition with that of Lake Garda to give a touch of class to the feast table
Sparks on Wall Street also on December 23, the birthday of the Fed, which the markets hope will be gentler on rates
While several communities celebrate Christmas, in others its spirit painfully clashes with airstrikes, bombings and no prospect of peace
The whole world is a country, but when it comes to celebrating Christmas everyone has their own customs. From Japan to Finland via Norway, here are the most particular Christmas traditions
In Milan at Christmas 1960, striking metalworkers celebrate under the tree of the Duomo. Archbishop Montini (future Paul VI) delivers a very touching and influential homily, marking a real turning point in the relationship between work and religion
The drop in inflation is increasing spending on Christmas dinner and lunch, especially in the South and on the Islands, large tables with friends and relatives are back.
Cod and Naples, a love at first sight that has lasted for centuries and revives every year especially during the Christmas holidays. Expression of popular cuisine exalted in the 600s by Lo cunto de li cunti by Giovan Battista Basile. There…
It will be a warm Christmas, without cold and snow but with temperatures up to 10 degrees above average and strong winds
All the protagonists of the history of the Neapolitan confectionery tradition during the Christmas holidays including Mustaccioli, Divino Amore, Zeppole, Struffoli, Roccocò, Raffiuoli, Sapienze, Pasta Reale, and Susamielli
Stock lists generally rise and BTP-Bund spread at 163 - Mps, Cucinelli, Amplifon and Prysmian the most purchased stocks on Piazza Affari
Close to the Christmas holidays, scams are increasing and phishing attempts are multiplying. Some tips on how to check emails and not fall victim to cybercriminals
Vegetable garden at 21 12 of the Incanto Craft Brewery in Casalinuovo. The best beer paired with panettone is Primatia from the Birranova brewery in Triggianello (BA). A centuries-old tradition historically present in northern Europe
The “Ghost and Spirit” exhibition at the Paris Stock Exchange. The exhibition is hosted in the Salon, the Rotunda and all the galleries on the second floor, while the film Day Is Done (2006) is screened continuously in the Auditorium. The second floor follows…
A soft and tasty rustic, ideal for an aperitif, as an interlude, or paired with cheeses and cured meats and a glass of bubbles. Here are some suggestions for savory panettone for Christmas 2023 but good all year round. Instead…
Artisanal panettone remains one of the most loved desserts by Italians for the Christmas holidays, despite the significant increases recorded in recent times. But the quality is worth the expense. Which ones to choose? Traditional, innovative and creative, here is the best of production…
The high cost of flights strikes again with skyrocketing prices for flights to and from Sicily in view of the holidays. The Region launches discounts, from Ita preferential rates for young people
Christmas 2023 is looming and the search for the best one has already begun. Between Michelin stars and collaborations with master pastry chefs, here are some suggestions. The prices of the industrial ones fluctuate between 6 and 14 euros, while the artisan ones vary from 30…
A busy calendar of events will take place throughout the month of December in the various regions of Italy. Perfect opportunity to take a tour of the Christmas markets present in the companies. Initiatives in the various regions
Inflation which is finally falling is the best news for America which is preparing to experience the day of great shopping which goes hand in hand with the stock market rally
After the summer sting, a new insult for workers and students returning home for the Christmas holidays - Flying to Palermo and Cagliari costs the same as an international trip: more than 200 euros each way - Antitrust ready for sanctions
The chef of Zelo Fabrizio Borracino Michelin star 2019 proposes a traditional Christmas dish. A dish that aims at the rediscovery of nostalgic flavors through a modern and innovative vision of cuisine that seeks emotions
The end-of-year celebrations are good for tourism: the Bel Paese is once again the favorite destination for Italians and foreigners
In Italy alone, 95 million bottles will be uncorked. 2022 closes with a new production record: one billion bottles. Demand abroad is led by the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany. But the demand from France is also increasing…
A tradition that dates back to the XNUMXth century. Small biscuits made with shortcrust pastry and a filling of figs, toasted almonds, walnuts, pumpkin (candied pumpkin), chocolate drops, orange and lemon peel. Here's how to do them
Christmas is a time of joy, but also of spending. How much will we spend on gifts? And for lunches and dinners? Here are the figures calculated by Confcommercio and Coldiretti
Also this year the Christmas holidays will be decidedly hot. From the 27th onwards, however, a sharp drop in temperatures. Here are the weather forecasts for this Christmas 2022
No rallies this year and futures signal a bearish stock market session for today too - Btp at 4,36% and gas at its lowest after the EU agreement - Tim: shareholders and government compared today
A tasty tradition that dates back to the XNUMXth century. Born as food to celebrate the end of the Kippur fast in the Jewish ghetto of Rome, it soon conquered the palates of the Romans and spread throughout Italy. The recipe for…
An elaborate recipe from the starry television superstar Bruno Barbieri to make a good impression with guests at a Christmas or New Year's lunch.
The iconic dessert, a symbol of the holidays, although it has been seasonally adjusted by many chefs and pastry chefs, best represents the flavor and spirit of Christmas. Here are some of the best artisan panettone around
A blend of three coffees aromatises the dough and envelops the delicate flavor of Gianduia chocolate. When the Neapolitan church considered coffee the drink of the devil. It was Maria Carolina of Habsburg, wife of Ferdinand of Bourbon, who imported the tradition of…
The appeal of the society of environmental doctors to contain spending and not increase CO2. Use low consumption lamps
"You are the greatest gift" is the first television, digital and cinema advertising campaign in the history of Frecciarossa. The commercial is directed by Volfango De Biasi and will be on air until 26 December.
Many Italians will take advantage of Black Friday to buy Christmas gifts, but the budget drops due to high energy costs and inflation
In Italy on March 19 and April 2 and 30 for the centre, north and south, only 30 participants are admitted per selection. The worldwide success of Panettone: Brazil consumes 450 million
On the Stock Exchange, the year-end rally bypasses the persistent fears of the Omicron variant - In Piazza Affari, which returns with the Ftse Mib above 27 points, the exploit of CNH stands out, flying to its all-time high - In…
Holidays are the perfect occasion to taste traditional Italian delicacies, especially desserts. From the Lombard Panettone to the Umbrian Pampepato, from the Piedmontese Tronchetto to the Apulian Cartellate up to the Sicilian Cubbaita. Here is a list of the best Christmas sweets region by region
74% of Italians have decided not to give up the exchange of gifts despite the difficulties experienced due to the pandemic
We have a wide choice between films just released at the cinema and TV series on the main streaming platforms - Here are 18 tips for relaxing in front of the screen (small and large)
Tampons, masks, air recirculation and a few at the table - Here are some tips and best practices to follow to celebrate safely
The Christmas holidays are the perfect time to hunt for exhibitions – From Milan to Rome via Turin, Florence and Genoa is an opportunity to admire the works of iconic artists such as Monet, Warhol, Klimt, Escher and many…
Born in the mid-400th century in Milan, today it is a sweet appreciated, consumed and replicated all over the world. Now it is no longer just sweet and is no longer consumed only at Christmas. The Lombardy region has advanced its…
The Buccellato or "cosi ruci" sweet that cannot be missing on the Christmas tables in Palermo has very ancient origins, proposed by Chef Fabio Potenzano, a well-known TV face. It is not only full of Mediterranean flavors but it is also considered a good luck charm.
The initiative organized by the Roman multiutility together with Roma Capitale, FAO, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation intends to raise public awareness of the importance of sustainability
The award returned to Boscolo Circo Maximo aims to enhance and promote the quality of the confectionary gastronomic offer of the Lazio pastry shops. For the category Panettone with chocolate it went to the Patrizi pastry shop in Fiumicino
The Movimento Turismo dell'Olio in Puglia, Tuscany and Umbria opens the oil mills with an offer of Bread & Oil to visitors, but also with Christmas markets to promote well-being but also the knowledge of all the benefits of oil in cosmetics
Achille Zoia's Dolce Boutique, historic master of leavened products from Cologno Monzese, wins gold for the traditional panettone section. For the "Innovative" category, the prize goes to Chef Helga Liberto of Battipaglia for a "low-calorie…
According to Confesercenti estimates, this year 1 out of 3 Italians will buy during Black Friday. Online purchases are growing, real shops are having a harder time
The CDM unanimously approved the new rules - Super Green Pass from 6 December to 15 January - Access to restaurants and bars only for vaccinated and recovered, vaccination obligation for teachers and police - Public transport only with…
Ninety-five labels awarded with the five spheres, the top of the sparkling vintage. Ten sparkling wines selected by the price-independent Mondo Food that are second to none. The success of Italian bubbles: one billion bottles produced
The initiative of the Artisan Panettone Elite required months of study and insights among the pastry chefs of the peninsula. The ingredients, from flours to sugars selected from the various Italian regions. Elements not available in national production are banned.
Only panettone made with the artisanal method, without additives and preservatives, and without production shortcuts are allowed. A certification with a hologram certifies the freshness, naturalness and craftsmanship of the product.
Salvatore Tortora established himself among 22 pastry chefs from all over the world, from Canada to Portugal, from France to Australia, from the United States to Spain and obviously from Italy. The runner-up also speaks Neapolitan, second place goes to a Salerno native. Medal…
Poncini, the fourth generation of pastry chefs from the Canton of Ticino, takes first place. Second and third place two Italians: Giuseppe Mascolo from Visciano di Nola in the province of Naples and Stefano Ferrante from Campomorone (Genoa)
The novelty of this year's holidays is a panettone with Matcha tea and Bronte green pistachio, a Slow Food presidium, which combines the tradition of the product symbol of Christmas with the ancient practice of Japanese Buddhist monks who were the first to discover…
Finalists, at the end of a two-year selection, are the master pastry chefs from Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, the United States, Canada, Brazil and Australia. Competitors will have to present six 1 kg pieces of traditional panettone, made with sourdough…
One of the most important competitions for the best panettone of the year is held in Switzerland. For the first time this year, a prize also for the chocolate panettone. All the finalists for the two sections
Covid prevents us from traveling but you can give free rein to your imagination with the menu suggested by the starred chef Gennaro Russo of the Le Sirenuse restaurant in Positano. Bringing the scents of the sea of the Neapolitan tradition to the table…
Honey, figs and dates were already given as gifts in Roman times. the consumption of seeds becomes an auspicious element because the life that is born from death materializes in the seed when the light will favor its germination. The loaves…
It was made by Francesco Orazio, greengrocer from Cavallino Treporti. The Vatican has recognized its high symbolic value. Then came the Ostro and.... VIDEO
The great Michelin-starred Chef of Vico Equense prints with Il Gambero Rosso: "100 zero-waste recipes, for omnivores, vegetarians, but above all true gourmets". From poor recycled cuisine to the great classics. We have chosen for the readers of First&Food the…
Italy is officially in the red zone for the Christmas and New Year holidays. From midnight on December 24, the rules (but also the exceptions) established by the "Christmas decree" came into force. Restrictions aimed at avoiding gatherings and reunifications that…
Here are the guidelines to follow to celebrate safely - From buffet to gifts, here's what's appropriate to do and what's not
With the restrictions due to the pandemic, the Christmas holidays will be very different: few trips and few meetings. However, there are many digital initiatives that will accompany us during this Christmas 2020. Here are some of them.
Here is the story with a happy ending of Ar.Pa, a Bolognese company producing yeast for pizza and desserts that risked closing and instead redeemed itself until the sales boom with the Covid-19 lockdown
To raise awareness of more responsible food consumption, the Danish app Too Good To Go is launching the "Make Christmas last longer" campaign. 5 useful tips to reuse chocolate. THE VIDEO WITH THE RECIPE BY ERNST KNAM,…
Starting from Christmas evening, but especially on Boxing Day, temperatures throughout Italy will drop by 10-12 degrees. A lot of snow in the North, further deterioration on Monday 28.
With Covid and the restrictive measures, several online platforms have sprung up to support small producers who have suffered a serious backlash due to the epidemiological crisis and, at the same time, to allow Italians not to give up their…
The panettone recipe proposed for First&Food readers by Chef Luca Antonucci, professor of advanced training and specialization courses at Cast Alimenti in Brescia, is aimed at people with celiac disease. Why don't they have to give up the iconic dessert...
10 days in the red zone, 4 in the orange zone - Closed activities and travel ban, but with some exceptions - Here is the calendar of rules in force for the holidays. VIDEO
On the Pinterest board dedicated to the Christmas holidays, Buonissimo.it offers a complete menu, from appetizers to desserts: 7 tasty dishes to bring to the table. Traditional and vegan recipes. Plating is also recommended
The new Dpcm on the Government table provides for a red zone throughout Italy from 24 to 27 December and from 31 to 3 January with few exceptions
Double activity for the Friulian-Milanese starred chef, his restaurant reopens in Milan, yellow area and alternates with the brigade in the luxurious Monegasque hotel
Italians are increasingly favoring artisan panettone over industrial ones. A market worth 100 million euros. The hours of processing and the increasingly refined raw materials sought after all over the world are decisive for the cost. But they go…
In the wake of the total lockdown launched by Germany, the government is considering putting the whole country in the red or orange zone on holidays - Here are the three scenarios under discussion
The vegan-vegetarian chef's proposal for the holidays of those suffering from intolerances: an easy-to-make dessert to lighten the dangers of the Christmas tables for our body. It applies to everyone
The Government gives in to pressure - The provision that changes the rules for travel between Municipalities for Christmas and New Year is expected in the coming days - Today several Regions are changing color - Here's everything you need to know
the lights of Acea, the Capitoline multi-utility, illuminate the main streets of Rome from today, starting from the very central Via del Corso
The climb to success of a pastry shop born fifty years ago in a suburban area of the capital. Pasticceria Vizio ranked first as the best chocolate panettone.
Ristori ter money is available for families in need. For Christmas in the field of farmers, associations and the third sector.
The new Dpcm for the tightening on holidays, illustrated by Prime Minister Conte, has been in force since 4 December
An innovative panettone is the one proposed by Simone Bortolus, an established master pastry chef from Codroipo. A panettone of his, last year was considered among the best in Italy. The dough is traditional but the raisins and candied fruit disappear to leave the place for peanuts.
At the end of a long majority meeting, the rigid line requested by Minister Speranza prevailed: from 21 December to 7 January it will be forbidden to go to second homes and travel to reunite with family members in places where…
Out of 28 great Italian pastry chefs competing at "re Panettone 2020", Raffaele Vignola won gold for the traditional Milanese artisan Panettone, while Italo Vezzoli from Bergamo was the winner for the innovative category. Almost all of them go to the South…
No exceptions for the holidays: restaurants closed throughout Italy on December 25 and 26, and after 18 pm on other days. The curfew and the ban on moving between regions have been confirmed. Lombardy, Piedmont and Calabria are no longer zones…
Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino lead the ranking of the best Italian sparkling wines. For the first time Lazio places a bottle in the standings. 87 sparkling wines awarded with the five spheres to be chosen without fail to make a good impression. In all…
The exemplary history of the Molise Truffle Center which today exports made in Italy truffles all over the world. When a hobby, once the preserve of the elderly, can become a real job opportunity. THREE RECIPES FOR A COMPLETE LUNCH AT…
The first prize went to Vincenzo Faiella, pastry chef from San Marzano sul Sarno. No Milanese or Lombard panettone in the final of the prize which had a jury presided over by Igino Massari, the Genoese Massimo Ferrante wins the gold in the section with difficulty.
It would be a sensational mistake to let your guard down for the end of the year holidays: the opinion of the president of the Cts Locatelli - Meanwhile, the plan for the distribution of anti-Covid vaccines is starting to take shape.
The Goaloasi.it competition rewards three pastry chefs from the South in the traditional category. However, the popular jury elects one from Brescia. Lombardy redeems itself with the best artisan Pandoro which is from Varese. In Naples the prize for the best panettone…
The famous character from the commedia dell'arte will be featured in the Christmas packs of Panettone from the company founded in 1930
From an examination of musical and iconographic documents preserved in the Ricordi Historical Archive, a line of panettone "Le Donne dell'Opera" came to life with rare sketches of the costumes signed by great masters of theatrical costume design
Unfortunately, the Christmas holidays bring to mind the tragic massacre that on the evening of 23 December 1984 struck the train under the Grande Galleria of the Direttissima between Florence and Bologna and which cost the lives of 16 victims and…
On First&Food, Coldiretti's estimate of how much we spend on food during the holidays, including gifts - The chef of the week is instead the Tuscan Valeria Piccini, two Michelin stars.
The figure, estimated by Coldiretti, is up by 11% compared to 2018 - The preference goes to made in Italy and typical products, often purchased at festive markets - Food is also in fashion among gifts, and…
Here are some tips from the WWF and the Fire Brigade on how to save the environment and ourselves. From the tree dilemma to the golden rules for lights and fire risk.
A fortune-telling sweet for the new year that dates back to Roman times remains alive in the Neapolitan and Sorrento tradition thanks to a company in Piano di Sorrento. The five things to eat absolutely on New Year's Eve. The tradition of figs…
Fruit-shaped almond paste dates back to the 1500s. It was invented by the nuns of a convent in Palermo to decorate the orangery on the occasion of the visit of Charles V. A sweet gift for children for the party…
For two days they will be on display and you will be able to taste 200 panettone, rigorously handmade. The list of 42 master pastry chefs from all over Italy competing for the categories: Milanese, Turinese, Creative, Salty panettone.
