Find out how Sicilians celebrate December 13, the feast of Santa Lucia with this show-stopping dessert. And it’s very easy to make into the bargain!

Cantucci or biscotti di Prato are a common sight on Italian Christmas tables. Try my recipe for a double chocolate version, ideal with a nice hot chocolate or cup of espresso.

Panforte is a typical Tuscan Christmas cake which has taken the world by storm. It’s surprisingly easy to make however. Learn how here.

Find out about the presepio, one of Italy’s oldest and most well-loved Christmas traditions.

Some thoughts on the recent arrival of fast food pasta restaurants in Italy. I was prompted to try one out. Find out what I thought.

For Italians, eating pasta with chicken is like putting pineapple on pizza. You don’t. But why? I decided to explore the issue