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AMORE (Love) Strong and passionate in the encounter between a double Espresso and the sweet personality of amaretto liqueur, sensual in the dense layer of shaken cream that covers it: it is no coincidence that this hot, intense, aromatic drink, with a romantic soul, is called Amore, or Love. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE […]

TIRAMISU ESPRESSO Ingredients: • 2 shots illy espresso • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream or gelato • 2 ladyfingers, crumbled • Unsweetened cocoa powder A drinkable version of a favorite Italian dessert, perfect at the end of a meal or as a rich and tasty treat. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE INSTRUCTIONS […]

Caffè Shakerato A caffe shakerato  is a refreshing pick me up most popular in the summertime.  Get the recipe and see how it is made on the next page. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO RECIPE

Transform your cappuccino into a work of art! A cappuccino; Italian pronunciation: [kapputˈtʃiːno]) is an Italian coffee drink that is traditionally prepared with espresso, hot milk and steamed milk foam. Cream may be used instead of milk and is often topped with cinnamon.[1] It is typically smaller in volume than a caffè latte, with a […]

Dine Like an Italian All about eating in Italy.  Immerse yourself into the culture and dine like an Italian. Video from youtube Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – Anna Akhmatova

Espresso drinks In this video you will learn the different sizes and styles of espresso beverages. Do you know what a Ristretto is? Or a Lungo or Red Eye? Learn all the terms here so you know what to order! Video from youtube Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your […]

Prosciutto di Parma Prosciutto is a dry-cured ham that is usually thinly sliced and served uncooked; this style is called prosciutto crudo in Italian and is distinguished from cooked ham, prosciutto cotto. Prosciutto is made from either a pig’s or a wild boar’s ham (hind leg or thigh), and the base term prosciutto specifically refers […]

3 INGREDIENT SPAGHETTI Cacio e pepe- Spaghetti, butter, pepper & Parmesan. This dish sets the bar for the industry in Italy.   It is the entry dish for all chefs hired in Italy says Chef Fabio in this video. Chef Fabio says the sauce must be creamy and not oily.  The Parmesan cheese must be […]

Olive Oil Types In order to get the best results, not all olive oils should be used or cooked with the same way. In this video, Chef Fabio will talk about the types of olive oils and how each is best used. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Piselli alla Fiorentina Ingredients: 3-3 ½ C peas (fresh or frozen) 3 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 cloves garlic ½ C rigatino (or pancetta) 1 Tbs chopped parsley Pinch of salt Pinch of pepper Water (about ½ C) 1 tsp sugar Heat oil and add garlic and rigatino. Add peas once garlic starts to […]