Italian Food Culture Archive
Stories, traditions, and everyday rituals that define Italian cuisine.
Recipes from Cooking Italy
PASTA DOUGH (serves 2) 200gr all-purpose flour 2 medium eggs Put flour in a bowl, make a hole in the centre and break the eggs inside Beat the eggs...
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Easter Food in Italy: A Guide to Regional Cuisine
Easter food in Italy is a regional affair. In central Italy, lamb is the star. Naples brings out ricotta pies. Liguria layers greens into savoury b...
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Italian Dining Etiquette: Eat Like a Local
Italian dining etiquette follows a simple structure based on how meals are traditionally served.Pasta is eaten as a first course, cappuccino is typ...
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Don’t Call It Italian Ice Cream. It’s Gelato, and Florence Started It
This story takes us back to the Renaissance, the Medici court, Bernardo Buontalenti, and the origins of Italy’s most famous dessert. Many people ca...
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What Did Ancient Romans Really Eat? Not Quite Pizza, and Definitely Not Carbonara
What Did Ancient Romans Eat? Ancient Romans ate a simple diet centred on grains, vegetables, olives, bread, and cheese, often buying hot meals from...
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What to Eat During the Sanremo Festival: A Guide to Ligurian Cuisine
Every February, the Sanremo Music Festival draws the world’s attention to Italy’s Riviera. Cameras follow the singers, the crowds, the spectacle, a...
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