Crostata ricotta e visciole (recipe)
Crostata ricotta e visciole is a classic cake from the Jewish ghetto in Rome. It’s like the best cheesecake you’ve ever had and remarkably easy to make. Here’s the recipe.
Rome
In the shadow of the Colosseum
Rome’s many famous monuments, like the Colosseum, often overshadow interesting remains that in any other city would be the main attraction.
Foolproof cacio e pepe (recipe)
Cacio e pepe is one of the most simple dishes in Roman cuisine but one which many people find hard to get right. Follow these instructions for success.
Rome shorts: la via delle sette chiese
In Italian, ‘ho fatto il giro delle sette chiese’—I’ve been around the seven churches— means that you’ve been absolutely everywhere looking for something. But what are the origins of this phrase? Today, the city of Rome has more churches than any other city in the world, about 900 to be precise. But not all churches …
Rome shorts: la bocca della veritÃ
Thanks to a Hollywood film, la bocca della verità is one of Rome’s most visited landmarks. But what was its original purpose?
Rome Shorts: the Palatine Hill
Have you ever wondered where the word ‘palace’ comes from? Well, like many things it comes from ancient Rome. Find out about the history of the word.