Nutella is without any doubt, Italy’s favourite hazelnut cream that has conquered the whole world by now so much that it also has a day dedicated to it, the World Nutella Day. Rumours spread a couple of days ago about a possible opening of a Nutella branded café in New York City has been confirmed…
The concert of the 1st of May that is simply called by the name il Concerto del Primo Maggio by the Italians , is organized every year since 1990 as part of the celebrations of Labour day. The venue traditionally takes place in Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano in Rome, in front of the Cathedral and…
You are so lucky to be in Italy this weekend and do not know what to do? I am going to help you with some of the best options you can chose among. Obviously also Italy is going to be full of Irish festivals and Saint Patrick celebrations, but if you do not want to…
The caponata is without any doubts the most típical dish of Sicily. Sicily is not only hosting some of Italy’s most beautiful beaches, but it is known as having one of the most delicious cuisine in the whole country. Eggplants is the most characteristic vegetable of this Southern Italian region, you will find it in…
At about 30 kms from Turin, Giaveno, this charming little town of the Sangone valley is a perfect destination if you are willing to leave the smog of the city behind. Well, yes, Giaveno has so ancient roots that according to the legends narrate that Hannibal passed by the town when he crossed the Alps…
Eggplant parmigiana ( in Italian: parmigiana di melanzane or just simply parmigiana) is one of the most popular dishes throughout Italy. It is made of deep-fried , sliced eggplants layered with tomatoe sauce, basil and cheese (preferably parmigiano reggiano, pecorino, mozzarella, scamorza or caciocavallo). A real comfort food that your Italian nonna has surely prepared for…
It is needless to say how important Tripadvisor and similar apps have become lately when planning our travels. Tripadvisor every year classifies the world’s best places, hotels, restarurants, sights, beaches. Travelers’ Choice awards are the highest honor TripAdvisor can bestow. Based on millions of reviews and opinions from travelers around the world, these annual awards reflect…
We are already in the middle of the Christma spreparation, in Italy Christmas tree is decorating the house starting from the 8th of December, hence it is totally normal that we are already planning the menu. so, what is on the Italian Christmas table? Well, obviously this varies a lot according to the region where…
When talking about the Italian Christmas table, you cannot avoid the torrone, the sweet that is actually in during the whole year, but during Christmas season even those who managed to resist it until now will have a few bites of it. Beware that tasting it causes addiction and it is a serious attack against…
Valle d’Aosta (the Aosta Valley) is Italy’s smallest region, laying in the embrace of France and Switzerland, at the foott of Europe’s highets mountain, the Mont Blanc. Valle d’Aosta is the Christmas itself: mountains, snow, woods, cosy ski resorts and fireplaces. I simply love it. The cuisine of this small winter wonderland is not typically…
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