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What to cook with Extra Virgin Olive Oil?
Once upon a time among the grain, the origins of pasta
Who can imagine Italy (or even the world) without pasta? If you really think about it for a moment, perhaps you just about manage to, but are then confronted by a reality simply too sad to contemplate any further! For pasta is the grain’s most miraculous metamorphosis and in today’s world a household staple that … Continue reading Once upon a time among the grain, the origins of pasta
How to cook Pasta alla Norma, a traditional Italian dish
Origins of Pasta alla Norma Pasta alla norma, have you heard of it before? If so, we commend you, as this is not as famous and international a dish as tagliatelle al ragù bolognese or spaghetti carbonara. However it is equally (if not even more so) delicious, and is beautifully reflective of Southern Italy’s cooking … Continue reading How to cook Pasta alla Norma, a traditional Italian dish
Panettone, Italy’s most celebrated sweet Italian bread
Panettone is Italy’s most celebrated sweet Italian bread, and is traditionally prepared and enjoyed at Christmas and New Year. It is fluffy and bouncy, and when prepared correctly, the best panettone cake should feel like chewing on sweet clouds. While Panettone is of course from Milan, we eat it all over Italy, and in fact … Continue reading Panettone, Italy’s most celebrated sweet Italian bread