Food & Drink

The Perfect Christmas Gifts for Foodies

December 7, 2023

With the festive season almost upon us, it’s about time to start thinking about your Christmas gift shopping. To give you some inspiration, we’ve put together a Christmas gift list for the foodie in your life. Discover a range of Christmas gifts for every mood, style, and budget. Cuisipro Fine Rasp Grater At a recent…

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Our Christmas Aperitivo Guide

December 6, 2023

Have a look at our ultimate Christmas aperitivo guide below. With the Christmas season almost in full swing and many people starting to plan parties and get-togethers with friends and family, it’s the perfect time to indulge in a classic aperitivo. Find out more about this authentic Italian ritual, including some of our favourite festive…

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Christmas foods – 7 of our Italian favourites

December 5, 2023

Christmas in Italy is a time of warmth, family, and, above all, tradition. The Italian holiday season revolves around culinary customs that vary from region to region, each celebrating local ingredients and recipes that have been handed down through generations. From north to south, Italian families gather for feasts that stretch across Christmas Eve and…

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The Ultimate Venice Food Guide

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!

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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.

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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

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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…

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How to Make Arancini – Sicilian Food Recipes

September 9, 2020

These tasty rice-balls can be stuffed with mozzarella, ragu sauce or peas and are coated with breadcrumbs. You can taste Arancini while strolling along beautiful Sicilian streets, since they are often sold as traditional street food.

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