Everybody Loves Tuscany

Garlic Soup Italian style is a satisfying soup with great flavor. Try it when you are sick too to fight your under the weather feeling. And, don’t forget the crispy croutons! Recipe courtesy of Recipe 30 Ingredients 2 medium potatoes 1 brown onion 1 large leek 2 whole small heads of garlic (2oz – 60g […]

Due to a rise in Covid-19 infections, new restrictions in Italy have been imposed. Effective today, masks must now be worn outdoors from 6pm- 6am in spaces where people gather. This includes spaces and premises open to the public as well as in public spaces (squares, open spaces, streets and promenades). Additionally, dance activities are […]

Ferragosto is a public holiday in Italy and is celebrated every year on August 15th. Ferragosto is a holiday with both Roman and religious roots when most businesses are closed. This holiday originates from the festival of emperor Augustus, who made the 1st of August a day of rest after the weeks of hard work of […]

Lemon Pepper Pasta Shrimp is an easy dish to make filled with flavor. Recipe courtesy of Recipe30 Ingredients 10oz – 300g approx. 12 x de-veined shrimps (prawns) 1 garlic clove ¾ cup dry white wine 3 lemons (zest only) Handful of parsley leaves 4 tbsp – 60g salted butter 2 tsp. crushed black peppercorns 13oz […]

In this video, you will learn some Italian words about the beach or la spiaggia courtesy of Manu of Italian Made Easy. The words covered in this video are: beach umbrella, beach lounger, beach chair, beach club, beach with free access, to dive, to go for a swim, floating mattress, lifeguard, life buoy, to sunbathe, […]

Pasta alla norma, a typical Sicilian dish is appreciated all over Italy. Ingredients for 4 portions are: 600 grams of eggplant, one kilo of ripe tomatoes, a bunch of basil, 2 cloves of garlic, 80 grams of salted ricotta, 4 spoons of extra virgin olive oil, some extra oil to fry the eggplants, 360 grams […]

All’antico Vinaio is a legendary panini shop located on 4 premises on Via de Neri in Florence, Italy. Recently, a location in Milan has been opened and 2 pop up shops for a limited time of 30 days were realized in New York City and Los Angeles. All sandwiches at All’antico vinaio are made on […]

Italian Grocery Shopping is always a fun time at an authentic Italian market. There are so many different Italian products you will find unlike a regular grocery store. At an Italian market, it’s easy to wander the aisles for hours imagining what you can make with these items you don’t normally find in your regular […]

Torta della Nonna is a popular Italian cake filled with custard cream and topped with pine nuts. Recipe courtesy of Cooking with Manuela Ingredients: to make an 11 inches (28 cm) tartFor the dough (pasta frolla): 3 cups (450 gr) of all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (150 gr) of sugar zest of one lemon, grated one pinch […]

Porchetta di Ariccia is made in Ariccia, a town in Rome known for its making of Porchetta. In fact, Porchetta di Ariccia has obtained the recognition of protected geographical indication (PGI)  This porchetta is distinguished by its unique crunchiness of the crust and rosy and tender meat. The meat is only seasoned with garlic, rosemary, salt and black […]