Podcast Episode 3: La Befana
In this episode, I talk about the Italian festival of la Befana which falls on January 6 each year explaining its origins and current form.
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5 things to eat in Naples and where to find them
See Naples and … well, eat! As well as having the reputation for being one of the most lively and naturally beautiful cities in Italy, Naples is also considered by Italians to be one of the foodie centers of the peninsula. I recently spent a weekend in the shadow of Vesuvius and …
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Frittata di maccheroni: fried pasta cake (recipe)
The more I learn about southern Italian cuisine the bigger the differences I see between that and northern cuisine. And, to be honest, nothing surprises me. I was recently taught this recipe by a good friend of mine from Naples and it’s already become one of my go-to favourites. As the name suggests―maccheroni in Italian …
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Casatiello: Neapolitan Easter bread (recipe)
Casatiello is a Neapolitan Easter bread, chock full of delicious salame and cheese and topped with symbolic eggs. Easy to make and stunning to see.