The Origin of Panettone
Panettone, or El Panetùn in milanese dialect, is a traditional Christmas and New Year’s Eve sweet bread loaf that originated in Milan. Panettone is very much appreciated all over Italy…
Sarde A Beccafico – Sicilian Fishrolls with Sardines
The beccafico (literally ‘the one that pecks at figs’, known in English as the garden warbler) is a little bird that during summer, before migrating to warmer climates for the…
Sweet & Savoury Stir-fried Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts
This spinach dish will surprise you with its smooth, buttery flavour and the layered texture of the raisins and the pine nuts. Simple to prepare, but with great character, it’s…
Castagnaccio – Flat Cake with Chestnut Flour
The terms Castagnaccio comes from the Italian castagna (chestnut) and indicates a cake traditionally baked in Tuscany during Autumn. Simple to prepare and both gluten-free and sugar-free, this cake’s earthy…
Pan dei Morti – a Fruit-Enriched Bread Treat
Celebrations of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day vary throughout Italy, but they always have two things in common: first, the whole family dresses up in their best clothes…