From 15 to 17 September, Ischia becomes the beating heart of Mediterranean cuisine to reflect on the challenges and opportunities of the food and wine world between sustainability and innovation. The starred chefs protagonists of the Charity Dinner
In Puglia there is a real cult of onions. There are different and valuable qualities. The recipe for onion calzone inevitably refers to the aromas of grandmothers' kitchens handed down from generation to generation and every family preserves…
We are spoiled for choice and the desire to taste healthy preparations that can bring summer tastes, aromas and flavors back to our winter tables.
In "The great book of preserves - 170 sweet and savory recipes" Federica Vizioli guides the reader in the preparation of vegetable garden preserves in oil, vinegar, fermented and salted, sweet and sour, jams and marmalades, candied fruit, in syrup and underneath…
Second place for Confine by Francesco Capece and Mario Ventura, in Milan. Third position for I Tigli by Simone Padoan, in San Bonifacio. The Pizza Chef of the Year is Francesco Capece from Confine. The Pizza of the Year is the Margherita Smoked Provola &…
Signed by Decanter magazine, the competition is the most prestigious among the wine competitions in the United Kingdom and, this year too, saw Italian labels triumph. Here are the winners
Lombardy and Piedmont are full of recognition. Six new entries: Lazio records two new entries. Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Campania, Puglia and Sardinia gain a new entry. Andrea Cirolla from Settecroste in Galatina (Lecce) emerging baker award.
A shortlist of 223 addresses to savor the quality of the most famous Japanese food in the world. 32 excellences recognized with the Three Wands and 13 Special Awards. The list of the best clubs in Italy
The name is composed of ranza, meaning bran and sciura, meaning the flour flower. An ancient Arab tradition from the small town in western Sicily. The recipe to prepare it at home. Excellent for a trip out of town
Discovered in 1935 in a toll booth of the South-Eastern Railways, today it is cultivated on over 3700 hectares, for an annual production of 100 quintals. The consistency of the pulp is strong and crunchy and has an intense, sweet and juicy flavour.…
30 historic Italian and European abbeys that have played a role in the production of wine and in the preservation of vines that would have disappeared present from 7 to XNUMX June. Great anticipation for the Alaverdi Monastery in Georgia dating back to the XNUMXth…
The Piana degli Albanesi Cannoli Festival on 11 and 12 May. An ancient confectionery tradition rooted thanks to the influence of the Albanian community. The phallic homage of the women of the Harem to their men which then becomes a conventual dessert. The classic recipe of…
The army of collaborators of La Guida Slow has scoured Italy for Extra Virgin Olive Oil not only in the name of quality but also with the aim of creating relationships between producers and citizens, between places and products. All the oils awarded by the Region for…
There are 389 producing companies for 679 extra virgin labels included in the Guide, of which 191 are Tre Foglie and 34 are Stars. Five price ranges considered, from oils priced under 10 euros to the most excellent products…
At the Fortezza da Basso in Florence there were 241 wineries present, representing 50 denominations, on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th. For the first time after the pandemic, China returns
Italy, tied with the USA, is in second place, preceded only by France, leader of the ranking with 17 labels. The sixteen Italian wines chosen by sommeliers from four continents and 16 countries.
VinNatur Tasting returns with five special meetings to explore the many facets of natural wine. Around 200 producers from Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and the Czech Republic
In recent years, thanks to the economic crisis, several young people have approached an age-old profession. In the fourth largest lake in Italy today people fish like 3000 years ago. The catch depends on the meshes of the fixed, non-towed nets.
Rich in vitamins, fibre, polyphenols, calcium, iron and potassium which make it an ally for digestive and cardiovascular health, carob was once considered the "chocolate of the poor" in Sicily.
Gianluca Cecere of "Cecere Visionary Dessert" in Frattaminore is the winner of the 2024 edition of "Divina Colomba" - the selection from the over 300 registered in the Goloasi contest by around 200 artisans from all over Italy.
Tastings with 120 wineries, food proposals and talks on topics related to natural agriculture and the production of low-intervention wines. Basic theme for 2024: selection of wineries that produce natural wines through agriculture and the custody of…
A Ritual Lab in Formello won five golds and a bronze with its beers, in four different macro-categories. Lombardy wins 23 awards, followed by Piedmont with 20, Veneto with 13, Tuscany with 12, Lazio with 11. The list of…
A shell of soft almond paste that hides a filling of blancmange cream and apricot jam. Today it can be found in "The Secrets of the Cloister" in the Palermo monastery of Santa Caterina. For Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa in The Leopard…
Initiative by the gastronomy historian Luca Cesari and the starred chef Luca Marchini: On 20 February six recipes covering 400 years cooked live in the La Pomposa restaurant in Modena. The classic recipe deposited in 1982 by the Delegation of the Italian Academy…
Both small but high-level organic companies. Spain wins second place and France the bronze medal
There are an Abruzzo and a Veneto in the annual list of the best wines drawn up by Eric Asimov, the renowned food and wine critic of the New York Times
Ripening under the sea sand. develops its unique sweetness by losing the typical bitterness of the common thistle. On January 27th Cervia dedicates a celebration to him. Rich in nutritional properties, it is excellent in salads, baked au gratin, and as a condiment for first courses.…
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...
Prepared only with the noble parts of the pig trimmed with a knife: thigh, shoulder, loin, fillet, coppa and culatello for the lean parts; throat fat and bacon for the fatty parts. From a 180 kg pig after…
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
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…
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…
The Gambero Rosso Guide selects 900 affordable wines from all regions suitable for all budgets without sacrificing quality. The six sample wines per category
There are 91 the best Italian sparkling wines selected by the Guide. The three revelation bubbles of the year proposed by Mondo Food experts. At the Parco dei Principi in Rome on Saturday 2 December the tasting - The list of all the award-winning labels region by region
The new star is the Quattro Passi restaurant in Nerano, Norbert Niederkofler returns to the top of starred restaurants, in Milan the Capitaneo brothers jump to two stars, Piedmont loses five starred restaurants
There are 257 restaurants that offer a pleasant gastronomic experience, with a complete menu at an excellent quality-price ratio. The list of new restaurants entered in the guide region by region. Emilia Romagna is the first region followed by Lombardy and Piedmont
Charlemagne recommended cultivating it and had it planted in the imperial gardens of Aachen. A concentrate of properties useful in respiratory and digestive disorders, of antioxidants (vitamin A, vitamin C and manganese). Became part of the Slow Food Presidia.…
Reviewed more than 1750 restaurants highlighted for their local cuisine, selection of ingredients and genuine hospitality. The list of all the establishments awarded with the Snails Region by Region. Campania in the lead. A sector in excellent health and…
2.485 places reviewed, the Tre Forchette and Tre gamberi which reward the trattorias increase. The novelty: green shrimps reserved for brands committed to sustainability. The ten restaurants awarded for the best quality/price ratio
Strength and love for the sea guide the muscle worker Nadia Maggioncalda: the only woman in all of Italy to carry out this tiring job. . Over 30 years ago she met Eugenio in La Spezia, the one who would later become her husband in '89,…
735 the best places selected by the Gambero Rosso 2024 Guide. In the ranking with a score expressed in hundredths, the Tre Spicchi, i.e. the excellence among the plated pizzerias, are 103, while the Tre Rotelle, i.e. the best pizzerias…
There are 45 of the best bars on the peninsula awarded by the Guide with the symbols of the Three Cups and the Three Beans 2024. Piedmont shines, as always. Paolo Griffa of Al Caffè Nazionale in Valle d'Aosta wins the prize…
The winners are I Masanielli owned by Francesco Martucci, in Caserta, and 10 Diego Vitagliano Pizzeria, in Naples. In second place Una Pizza Napoletana, in New York, by Anthony Mangieri; on the third step of the Sartoria Panatieri podium, in Barcelona, by Rafa...
Cheesemakers, shepherds, producers and experts to present their products, share their ideas and their common solutions to the challenges ahead, starting with the climate crisis.. Exhibitors from 14 nations from Colombia, to the Nordic countries to…
A recipe that is part of the September gastronomy tradition of the Genoese Levant. In the book "Summer cooking 110 recipes to better enjoy the summer" a month-by-month guide for seasonal cuisine
The strange cross between carrot and parsley with a fleshy texture and slightly sour taste when raw, which becomes sweet when cooked, has origins dating back to the Middle Ages. It contains more fibers and mineral salts than potatoes and is a…
The kitchen has a leading role in Visconti's film, it becomes a narrative element. The inspiration of chef Francesco Bonomo to create a dish inspired by the famous scene from the film
Already appreciated by Pliny the Elder in his Naturalis Historia, Pecorino Siciliano Dop has preserved traditional processing methods that enhance its flavor but also numerous food properties
The cheese rested for 10 years in the cellar of Tonino Pintus' family farm, 700 meters above sea level
Puglia, Campania, Molise first regions for quality. The gold medal for the best fiordilatte goes to Agerola. Ascoli piceno wins the podium for the best mozzarella distributed in large-scale distribution
Tuscan chefs and the Accademia della Fiorentina unite to defend the Florentine steak and guarantee the origin and quality of the meat and its preparation according to tradition
The 50 Top Pizza 2023 awards. The complete ranking of the 100 best pizzerias in Italy. Campania is the most represented region in this year's Guide with 28 pizzerias, followed by Lazio with 13 and Tuscany with 11.
From Monday 10 to Friday 14 July, forty pizzerias will be involved in a large widespread event organized by 50 Top Pizza and the Municipality of Rome. On 12 July at the Teatro Argentina the awarding of the 50 Top Pizza prizes to the best Italian pizzerias
In Grignano, in what was once the historic home of Caterina de' Medici, Tommaso Inghirami produces wines that he has elevated to "Ambassadors" of Sangiovese
Sixty-one addresses throughout Italy where bread is a real revelation. Consumption decreases but the demand for quality increases. Italy brings up the rear for bread consumption in Europe.
Slow food presidium, was disappearing, saved after having collected ancient testimonies in families, today it has a production disciplinary. Tool for the protection of identity and for the promotion of the territory.
The legume is produced in the small town of Val di Fiemme and its roasted beans make an excellent alternative to coffee. Not only that: its uses in the kitchen are as diverse as its benefits
The challenge between Marche, Puglia, Veneto for the Adriatic side and Liguria, Tuscany, Lazio for the Tyrrhenian side from 1 to 4 June. The specialties: Broeto de pesse, Fanese brodetto, Civitavecchia fish soup, ciuppin, ciambotto, il…
The crocodile has white meat, very valuable and nutritious. But the cost is quite high and for this reason it is a niche product: here are all the curiosities
For some it dates back to the Romans, for others to the Jews expelled from Spain in 1492, more likely it was a nutritious fast food for pilgrims on the Via Francigena. Inside dried fruit, almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts, walnuts, candied fruit, sultanas, honey,…
Known since 1300, its flavor refers to very ripe berries such as blackberry, blueberry and raspberry. Also called dragon's blood in reference to the story of the Basilisk who tyrannized the Rotalian plain
The 50 Top Pizza Europa 2023 award. Rafa Panatieri and Jorge Sastre's restaurant ousted Ciro Salvo's 50 Kalò from the podium in London, ending up behind Christian Puglisi's pizzeria in Copenhagen. The list of the 50 best pizzerias…
The ancient custom of the Canavese families of cooking the beans in terracotta pots which were brought to the bread oven of the village. The discovery of the formidable nutraceutical properties. With the Slow Food Presidium, the aim is to redevelop tourism and food and wine in the area
Starbucks expansion program in Italy boasting 28.720 stores in 78 countries on all continents. It was Maria Carolina of Habsburg, wife of King Ferdinand IV who officially consecrated the café in Naples, considered by the Church to be a…
Sicily, Tuscany and Sardinia win the palmares of the best light, medium and intense fruity oils. In Puglia the best quality/price oil. 840 extra virgin labels evaluated and described in the guide 465 manufacturing companies
Guided tours of dairies, stables and maturing warehouses, outlets open in all the provinces of the area of origin of Parmigiano Reggiano, i.e. Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna to the left of the Reno river and Mantua to the right of the…
The guide reviews 766 realities including mills, farms and oil mills, 1227 oils among the over 1600 tasted. The 40 companies that stand out for the way they interpret production values (sensory, territorial and environmental). The big properties…
The National Commission approved unanimously. Now the dossier will be sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to UNESCO and the proposal will be evaluated by 2025
St. Joseph loved more by popular beliefs than by the church of origins. For March 19, sweets are prepared throughout Italy. The Raviola di Trebbo with mostarda is particularly original, the protagonist of a bicentenary celebration
Polenta made from durum wheat and vegetables has centuries-old origins and is found throughout Sicily, included in the list of traditional regional agri-food products. During the Sicilian Vespers he refreshed the Messina soldiers who were resisting the siege of the French.…
It has an important gastronomic history for having given flavor to some typical dishes of the Ligurian tradition. Fundamental component of Focaccia di Recco, now replaced by Crescenza due to its difficult availability. The recipe for making Prescinseua at home
Even a festival is dedicated to the spoon dessert of ancient tradition, the pride of Castelbuono's gastronomy. The recipe from the pastry shop of the Sferruzza Brothers, temple of island pastry
The coloring of orangeades, candies, liqueurs and aperitifs comes from the grinding of the cochineal. The nutritionist warns against fake news on the Mediterranean diet. Insects: a forced ecological alternative to intensive farming that is no longer globally sustainable
It's called mileccio but today it's made with semolina. The carnival and Easter sweet of poor families is now back in fashion, its simplicity does not come at the expense of its flavor and fruity aromas. Not…
The Carnival in Friuli Venezia Giulia has its roots in history, among ancient wooden masks, demonic figures who announce themselves with cowbells. But from history also come ancient recipes handed down for generations. They are called rabbit orecchiette,…
A gastronomic specialty that has become a flag of the cultural identity of the Valtellina populations. The cultivation of buckwheat almost disappeared elsewhere kept alive to make Pizzoccheri. The recipe protected and defended by the Pizzocchero Academy of Teglio
They are called Lecinaro, Ulevel black, Pampanaro, Capolongo, Maturano white, famous at the time of the Kingdom of Naples, they are back in vogue thanks to the enthusiasm and inspiration of winemakers who challenge the market with their biodynamic wines, Marco Marrocco, an enlightened entrepreneur , and the…
The ancient tradition of the dessert made with beans, fruit and dried chestnuts linked to the cult of Sant'Antonio which was prepared in homes on January 17 also to ... ward off the curse of Sant'Antoni Chisoler. Carlo Mantovani's recipe that…
The United States could lead the way for future food produced from stem cells. But that raises concerns. A turnover of 450 billion dollars is expected in 2040. Here are the pros and cons of synthetic meat
Saved a particular ecotype, with a delicate flavor, which must be consumed within two to three days of harvesting. The Slow Food Presidium, a job opportunity for young people to fight the depopulation of the area.
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
A traditional festival dedicated to the chestnut promoted by four restaurants a thousand meters high on Monte Baldo, known for centuries as the Garden of Europe, on the Veronese side of Lake Garda
The Flos Olei 2023 Guide dedicated to the best extra virgin olive oils in the world. Survey 500 companies from 56 countries around the world. The novelty is an oil from Eritrea. The five Italian companies of the Hall of fame
In 2000, a cattle breeder and his two sons decided to experiment as winemakers. Today the Gregu winery produces quality wines. The Raighinas, Cannonau di Sardegna Doc reflects their passion for the uncontaminated territory of the countryside…
On display and tasting the excellence of Italian bubbles. The list of the best sparkling wines awarded with the five spheres. Francesco d'Agostino: The level of Italian bubbles is truly very high, from 2021 August 31 to 2022 July XNUMX, one billion and…
All Tuscan wines entered the top ten of the most authoritative ranking of wines in the world. In fifth place is Antinori's Tignanello 2019 and in eighth place is Fattoria Le Pupille's Saffredi 2019
They rise to 385 starred Italian restaurants, 335 with 1 star, 38 with 2 stars and 12 with 3 stars. Lombardy maintains its leadership with 59 starred restaurants But among the provinces Naples wins with the highest concentration of chefs…
From Saturday 8 October to Sunday 4 December, an intense program of Cooking Shows with Michelin-starred chefs, Sensory Analysis, and the International Auction, But also great attention to sustainability and biodiversity. New this year the Metaverse to intercept trends and phenomena…
The ranking of the Guide to Italian pizzerias signals an advance in the northern regions and a general increase in quality. The list of all the awarded pizzerias. Where to eat even the best pizzas by the slice
Terra Madre Salone del Gusto will be held in Turin from 22 to 26 September. More than 3000 delegates from 150 countries are expected to take care of the regeneration. The watchwords: reduce meat consumption, fight against food waste and…
It is difficult for the consumer to navigate the rich supplement market. A healthy microbiota is our immune system's best ally. The importance of fermented milks and yoghurts
Variety of Toma typical of the Val di Lanzo, in the province of Turin, produced with raw partially skimmed milk. Appreciated and known for its intense and slightly spicy taste
At the table, suggests Stefano Filipponi - we can identify the right allies to combat the effects of the heat wave of this scorching August on our bodies
The project of the biologist Camilla Bertolini aims to restart the sustainable cultivation of a valuable quality that disappeared in the 800th century. Project of great environmental but also socio-economic value for local aquaculture. Latest news: found in Lio Piccolo oyster shells from the…
Born from a collaboration of the San Quirico Brewery with SienabioACTIVE, an innovative spin-off of the University of Siena, it has beneficial bioactivity effects on osteoarticular cells. It will be internationally certified
Erbazzone was born as a poor dish made with leftovers: it was the peasants' lunch and in ancient times it was also made only with the stalks of beets. Here is the recipe
Italian cuisine on its laurels. They are Riccardo Camanini, Massimiliano Alajmo, Mauro Uliassi, Niko Romito, Enrico Crippa and Norbert Niederkofler. Massimo Bottura in the Hall of fame. All the winners in the world
Three original summer salad recipes by food blogger Sonia Peronaci combined with Valtellina Casera and Bitto Dop cheeses become a light and complete meal
The complete medal collection of the Verace Pizza Napoletana Olympics. The affirmation of Italy is taken for granted, but Poland and Turkey also take home a gold medal. And Malaysia and the United States stand out
We are the smallest consumers of bread in Europe but now we are beginning to appreciate quality bread. Lombardy is the most awarded Region. The south lags far behind
