Italy is considered the home country of wine, and is world’s second largest wine producer behind France. Wine is not simply considered a drink in Italy, but it is part of Italian culinary tradition, especially when gathering around a family’s table. A lot of people in Italy treat themselves to a glass of wine a day whether… Continue Reading →
Pasta and Beans, or “Pasta e fagioli“, is a traditional Italian peasant dish of which there are different regional variations, but this one is from the Veneto region. It is an easy and cheap recipe made just with two main ingredients, precisely pasta and beans. I’m very fond of this recipe as it is one of… Continue Reading →
When it comes to Food and Wine Pairing, you have to know which wine enhances which flavour of the food, and vice versa. This page isn’t intended to be a guide to pairing food and wine. It is, instead, meant to give you some advice about what food goes perfectly with the wine you are… Continue Reading →
Seafood soup (zuppa di Pesce) is a typical Italian dish, mainly made along the Italian coasts. Every region facing the sea has its own recipe. The recipe changes according to the type of fish fished in the area. One of the most popular recipes is called the Il Caciucco alla Livornese from the Tirreno sea (Tuscany). This… Continue Reading →
Summer is around the corner, and so is the dreaded bikini test ;-)). Taking advantage of the fact that my children are in a field trip, my husband and me decided that this week would be THE detox week, in anticipation of the upcoming summer. If you are looking for a light vegetable soup, this… Continue Reading →
Thanks to Riccardo Casarico Photo for this scenic view of Florence – Tuscany – Italy Are you planning a journey in Pisa, the city of the Leaning Tower? Don’t miss a visit at the grocery shop La bottega del Parco in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele for one of the best pecorino toscano cheese. During the springtime you will… Continue Reading →
Every week Davide and Diego, the super friendly owners of Ca’ – Cucina – an Italian restaurant – takeaway and catering located in Rebekkavej 49, Hellerup 2900, Denmark sell tasty, fresh and seasonal vegetables and fruit, grown at the warmth of the Italian sun and imported directly from Italy every Tuesdays. From September there is a new and exclusive offer from Ca’ –… Continue Reading →
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