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A Look at Pesto, Its Origins, and How to Use It

A Look at Pesto, Its Origins, and How to Use It

If you love the rich, creamy flavor of pesto, you’re not alone. This delicious tangy sauce has been enhancing the flavor of food for a very long time. From pastas to pizzas to breads and more, pesto is a common go-to ingredient in Italy and elsewhere. Let’s explore...
A Look at Northern and Southern Italian Cuisine

A Look at Northern and Southern Italian Cuisine

Italian cuisine is enjoyed around the world, loved for its rich creamy sauces, bold and flavorful dishes, and comforting traditional fare. What is less well understood by those outside the country’s borders is that Italian cooking varies by region. Dividing Italy...
10 Popular Italian Cheeses You Need to Try

10 Popular Italian Cheeses You Need to Try

Imagine the smooth velvety taste of ricotta baked into hearty lasagna or the sumptuous flavor of parmesan grated over sauteed asparagus spears. Is your mouth watering yet? In Italy, cheese is fundamental to many fantastic recipes. This food is part of practically...
La Dolce Vita: The Best in Italian Desserts

La Dolce Vita: The Best in Italian Desserts

What do you know about Italian desserts? If gelato or biscotti is top of mind, you wouldn’t be wrong. However, there are so many more desserts, sweets, and treats you should try if you’re interested in exploring all the flavors of Italy. No meal is complete without...
A Look at Northern and Southern Italian Cuisine

Regional Italian Cuisines – What You Need to Know

While there is general consistency in the ingredients Italian chiefs use, each region features some spectacular specialties. There is a north-south divide in the country’s cookery and other recipes that are distinctive to central Italy. Let’s dive into some of these...
The Best of Italian Breads

The Best of Italian Breads

Bread is a staple food in almost every country. Each culture has its own recipes that have been handed down for generations, and Italy is certainly no exception. Read on to be reminded of the Italian breads you love and lean about others that you’ll be tempted to try....