Places
New Year, New Language – discovering Italy through its words and phrases
If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to learn a new language, or just to try something different and …
Events
The tradition of Epiphany in Italy
Have you ever heard of La Befana? She’s a central figure in the Italian celebration of Epiphany, which comes in …
Cuisine
Raise a toast to an Italian digestivo this Christmas
Have you ever tried an alcoholic drink on holiday and wished to re-create the experience at home?
Events
Countdown to an Italian Christmas
Here’s our countdown to creating a perfect Italian Christmas full of food, friends and fun.
Events
Winter like an Italian
Take inspiration from the Italian philosophy towards life and living when it comes to making the most of the winter …
Cuisine
How to be a Pasta Master
Think of Italy and what food springs immediately to mind? Pasta. It’s said there are more than 350 different types …
Events
Celebrate Halloween with bonfire parties and seasonal Italian recipes
Halloween is a celebration of light in the darkness of winter – here’s how to mark the coming of winter …
Cuisine
Good food takes time – the power and pleasure of ‘slow’
Good things come to those who wait – from sourcing ingredients to the enjoyment of a long, unhurried meal. In …
Cuisine
Say cheese! Your guide to the Italian cheeses – both hard and soft – that go best with prosciutto
How often have you cut open a plump, round ball of burrata and watched delightedly as the creamy goodness …