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Easy Italian took to the streets to ask Italians what their preferences are in these thought provoking, fun and difficult questions. 🙂 Answer the questions yourself and then watch the video to hear their responses. Questions asked: Do you prefer pizza or pasta? Can you live without coffee or wine? Would you prefer to have […]

The below video covers 14 things you should never do in Italy in a humorous manner. There are a number of things you shouldn’t do in Italy if you don’t want to stand out as a tourist.  Standing out as a tourist can lead to confusion in getting what you really want and possibly even offend […]

Here’s a great recipe for authentic Bolognese Ragu courtesy of Vincenzo’s Plate. INGREDIENTS: 1 x brown onion1 x celery stalk1 x carrot150g/5.03oz pancetta500g/17.06oz beef mince200g/7.05oz pork mince500ml/16.8oz tomato/basil sugo/tomato passataExtra virgin olive oil1 x glass white wine1 – 2 x glasses waterSalt and pepperDried oregano (optional) UTENSILS: Sharp knifeChopping boardHand blender2 x Medium – large […]

If you’ve grown up in an Italian home, you will surely remember the first time you ate dinner in a non Italian home. The traditions you may have been familiar with were completely different than to others. Guido Grasso is an Italian/Canadian comedian known for his stand up comedy acts in both Italian and English. […]

Italian vs Sicilian Language can be quite different and some people feel Sicilian is a complete departure from the Italian Language. There are different schools of thought as to whether Sicilian is a language or a dialect of Italian. Furthermore, just like there are different Italian dialects, there are also different Sicilian dialects. There are […]

This Timbale is an absolutely fabulous hit. It makes a beautiful presentation to impress your guests and don’t forget there is a mozzarella cheese center! Recipe and video courtesy of Recipe30 Ingredients 2 eggplants 2 garlic cloves 3 Italian sausages Half teaspoon of dried thyme 2oz – 60g mozzarella cheese (four small torn pieces) 3oz […]

Italy is a popular destination and one might think how can you make any mistakes while you’re in Italy? Well, if you really want to experience Italy not just visit Italy, this video explains 15 common mistakes to avoid when visiting Italy. Some of these tips will not only save you time, but also money […]

We’ve all seen many advertisements to purchase 1 Euro houses in Italy and they are certainly tempting, but are they really a good idea? Well, most of these properties are in desperate need of renovations and they exist in remote towns in Italy. They also come with conditions attached which require renovation within a certain […]

Here’s a great recipe for Cioppino Crostini courtesy of Fabio Viviani – Fabio’s Kitchen. It is a true seafood delight filled with scallops, clams, mussels, calamari and shrimp. And, don’t forget the crusty bread! Here are the ingredients: Grilled or toasted Clams & Mussels: Extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ dozen clams […]

As Italy is now preparing to enter phase 2, a softer lockdown in May, the atmosphere is filled with both relief and trepidation.  Over the next few weeks, businesses will reopen in staggered periods and people will be allowed outside for limited movement beyond necessities. However, this by no means indicates life will return as we […]