April 18, 2023
Venice food is so different from any other Italian region’s food. Our blog post will tell you how you can disguise as a local by eating like a local Venetian!
Food & Drink
The interesting facts on how Italian food has conquered the world…
November 17, 2022
How has the popular cuisine that we all know and love conquered the world! Italian food is one of our favourites at Flavours, find out how Italian food became so popular!
Italian pasta facts: the history of pasta
November 4, 2022
Pasta, the food we all know and love but, do you know where it originated? Read our blog post on the history of Italian pasta to find out…
What to eat with Italian wine
August 5, 2022
Get yourself in the Italian mood by reading this blog to find out what traditional foods pair up with your favourite Italian wines…
Venice holiday review: My trip to Venice
May 3, 2022
Venice, the City of canals, is full of lots of tourist attractions and things to do. One of our managers, Ciaran, loved his trip to Venice and here’s why…
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How food plays a big part in an Italian lifestyle
March 3, 2022
Discussions about which pasta should be used or what wine to have with your meal are conversations Italians have. But why is it so important in the Italian lifestyle
8 Italian dishes that aren’t really Italian
February 16, 2022
Italian food is one of the most popular cuisines in the world, with dishes like pizza and pasta served far and wide. However, whilst a number of our favourite “Italian” dishes still have their roots in Italy, many of them have been modified over the years as they’ve become more popular.
How to cook with fregola
February 22, 2021
Fregola is actually a kind of pasta very similar to couscous, made with durum wheat and semolina flour. It is often called Sardinian couscous and is a great base for pasta and salads
Best Cookbooks for 2021
January 13, 2021
The best cookbooks for 2021 as recommended by you (our Flavours followers) We asked for your recommendations for the best cookbooks as there’s such a huge variety of cookbooks available. It can be incredibly difficult knowing where to start when buying one as a present or as a treat for yourself. Whether you’re searching for…
The Perfect Christmas Gifts for a Foodie
December 9, 2020
With the festive season almost upon us it’s about time to start thinking about your Christmas gift shopping if you haven’t done so already. To give you some inspiration, we put together a Christmas gift list for the foodie in your life. From aprons, to pizza makers to cooking holidays – we promise you will…
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Our Christmas Aperitivo Guide
November 24, 2020
This blog was originally posted on 5th December 2014 and was updated on 22nd October 2020. With the Christmas season coming into full swing and many people starting to plan parties and get together for their friends and family, it’s the perfect time to learn more about the Italian aperitivo – an authentic Italian ritual…
Everything You Need to Know about Italian Cooking Online
October 1, 2020
When our holiday guests were unable to join our chefs in Italy this year, we knew that we needed to find a way to keep connected with everyone – especially with both our team in Italy and our wonderful guests in the UK all stuck inside! Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, and the…
Letitia Clark’s Italian Cookbook – Bitter Honey: Recipes and Stories (Sardinian Food)
September 4, 2020
Originally from Devon, Letitia Clark is a chef, illustrator and author who has pursued her love of food throughout her career. She trained at Leiths School of Food and Wine, before working in many London restaurants. After 10 years in London, she relocated to sunny Sardinia to write, draw and cook full-time. Our founder, Lorne,…
Returning to our Favourite Restaurant – Il Veliero in Syracuse, Sicily
August 13, 2020
Il Veliero is one of our favourite places in Italy, although there are many, is Sicily. With its azure seas, stunning ancient ruins, and brilliant weather, we are already dreaming about being in Sicily again! As we look forward to our holidays to Sicily resuming in September, we have been speaking to our team and…
The Flavours Online Cooking Class Experience
July 23, 2020
There is very little I love more than eating Italian food, and I’m sure you feel much the same! Italian cuisine is definitely one of the best-loved in the world, but how often do you cook an Italian feast for yourself? Many Italian meals are deceptively simple and worth the effort for the delicious rewards…
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