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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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.
Welcome to vegitalian food!
Starting tomorrow, I am going to be publishing a series of traditional Italian recipes suitable for vegetarians or, as you might call it, vegitalian food.
The Complete Food Lover’s Guide to Catania
On the sixth day, when He had finished His work, delighted to have created such beauty, God took the Earth in both hands and kissed it. The place where He placed His lips, is Sicily. (Renzo Barbera)
Why can’t you eat chicken with pasta?
For Italians, eating pasta with chicken is like putting pineapple on pizza. You don’t. But why? I decided to explore the issue
Winter sun, a castle, and a restaurant review
A walk along a sunny beach, a visit to the fairy-tale castle of Santa Severa, and a wonderful fish lunch. What could be better in November?