Typical Italian Easter cakes: a world of delicacies
As the motto says, region where you go, tradition that you find and Italy, especially during the holidays, offers a great variety of customs and dishes typical of every place….
The spongata of Pontremoli, an ancient sweet
The spongata of Pontremoli is an ancient dessert of mixed origin, that is, it belongs to three regions: Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna and Liguria. The recipe has its roots in very ancient…
Panettone, the typical Christmas cake in Italy
Find out about the best Italian panettoni for this Christmas season. In Italy one of the most appreciated desserts which is also the most famous all over the world is…
Easter traditions in Southern Italy
The Easter traditions in Southern Italy is characterized by the presence of numerous rites that, in the South of Italy, preserve deep and remote ties with ancient traditions. From Campania…
The Easter period in Central Italy
During the Easter period in Central Italy there are many rites that are celebrated according to ancient traditions and customs the same way it is done for Christmas. But that’s…
Bones of the dead, Italian tradition of 2 November
Bones of the dead, Italian tradition Beans of the dead, bones of the dead, bread of the dead, fingers of the apostle, nougat of the dead. These are just some…
Typical recipes from Naples: the pizza fritta
Among the typical recipes from Naples, there is another specialty apart from the pizza margherita: fried pizza. As we all know, the city of Naples is famous throughout the world…
Zeppole of San Giuseppe: the Italian cakes for Father’s day
History and recipe of this Italian cake for father’s day In Italy some typical gastronomic products of the territory are prepared on the occasion of certain celebrations. These products are…
The Luadel of Pomponesco, the typical Mantuan bread
Lombardy is a region rich in wine and food specialties often linked to strictly local productions, in some cases to a single town. This is the case of the Luadel…
“Copulette di Ozieri” or “Pastissus”: a Sardinian cake
Here’s how to prepare this traditional Sardinian dish Italian cuisine offers many recipes typical of some regions. These are traditional dishes that originated in certain areas of Italy. Among these,…