Tidbits of information about Italian cuisine traditions, places, customs and ingredients.
The tradition of the Christmas tree is not native to Italy, as opposed to building the “Presepe”; whilst the latter has Christian origins, the usage of decorating an evergreen to…
The Italian term ‘Ragù’ comes from the French word ‘ragoût’; whilst the original French name was however used to indicate any braised meat dish served with abundant gravy, the Italian…
There are purple carrots, purple potatoes, and even very very dark green peppers that look almost black – but black garlic does not exist as such in nature, and there…
Myrtle is a bushy Mediterranean aromatic plant that grows where there is sun and warmth. In Italy, myrtle grows and is used mainly on the island of Sardinia. Sardinian cuisine…
Chestnut flour is very versatile and a valid alternative to cereals if you’re gluten intolerant; it’s also sweeter than most flours and as such it’s perfect for preparing desserts –…
