Magnifico Curiosity
The holiday season can be tough for everyone, even if you don’t have an Italian grandmother who tries to make you explode, mouthful after mouthful. Now that January is here, no more excuses. Let’s get back to a healthy routine.
Italians are very serious when they talk about pizza. You may not know that there are two different pizza philosophies in Italy: the romana and the napoletana, one comes from Rome, the other from Naples.
Few things are more exciting than ringing in the New Year in Italy. The festivities begin on December 31st, with Festa di San Silvestro (the feast of Holy Sylvester) with a couple of mandatory goals: have fun and enjoy a great dinner! On the last day of the year, friends and family gather together for an epic celebration.
Is the most famous Italian dessert in the world. The name literally means “pick me up!” For a spoonful of joy, you will need only 6 ingredients and 15 minutes of prep time.
Vin brûlé, the Italian delightful version of mulled wine, is one of winter favorites, especially during the holiday season. While mulled wine is only warmed up, Vin brûlé is boiled. The different process affects the alcohol content. This hot and spicy wine has curative effects, not only on your mood! It is a popular home therapy for colds.
Italy has an infinite amount of traditional Christmas treats. One of the most famous are Neapolitan “struffoli”, delicious little fried dough balls covered with honey and sprinkled with sugar confetti. If you have a huge sweet tooth, Christmas is the perfect time for a culinary tour of Italy!