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Celebrating its fourth anniversary, Italian Cuisine Week, which lasts from November 18th to November 24th, will feature panels, discussions, and other events to recognize Italian food.
During International Italian Cuisine Week, Italian food takes center stage all over the world with special menus, tastings, cooking classes and cultural events. In this article, we explore how authentic Italian cuisine is celebrated abroad, from traditional recipes and quality ingredients to chefs, restaurants and institutions that promote the real taste of Italy. Discover tips, curiosities and ideas to join the celebration and bring a true Italian dining experience to your table, wherever you are.
If you see someone at a restaurant eating without first taking a picture of his meal, he must have been born a long time ago, or be on some sort of technology strike! Food photo mania has taken over the world, and it’s been going strong for a few years.
Food sharing on social media has transformed the way we experience food. In this article we explore how Instagram, Facebook and food bloggers influence what we order, how restaurants design ‘Instagrammable’ dishes and why pizza is one of the most shared foods online. We also look at the business behind food photos, the impact on our diet and body image, and why finding a healthy balance between digital sharing and real-life enjoyment of Italian food is more important than ever.
One of Italy’s most ancient traditions, grape harvesting, or vendemmia, has a history going all the way back to Ancient Rome. To this day, there are many families and small-scale famers who make their own wine at home.
Explore the Italian vendemmia, the traditional grape harvest that dates back to Ancient Rome and still brings families and winemakers together today. In this article, we look at how grapes are picked, pressed and turned into wine, the regional differences between northern and southern Italy, and why fall is the best time to visit vineyards and join local wine festivals. Learn how vendemmia celebrates Italian culture, wine and community, and get inspired to plan your next wine trip to Italy.
If are looking for a delicious Halloween themed dish, you should try our warm and soulful pumpkin soup. Serve it in a very creative way for a delicious surprise!
Get into the spooky season with our Halloween pumpkin soup with a twist, a creamy and flavorful fall recipe made with pumpkin, aromatic spices and fun, creative toppings. Perfect for Halloween parties or cozy October dinners, this velvety soup combines comfort food with festive presentation. Serve it in pumpkin bowls or decorate it with spooky designs to impress guests and celebrate Halloween the Italian-Magnifico way.
This is a traditional dish from Mantova, an ancient Longobard medieval city in the north of Italy. In the Mantuan dialect they are called “Turtei de soca.”
Learn how to make Tortelli alla Mantovana with pumpkin, a classic Italian stuffed pasta from Mantua traditionally served for special occasions and holidays. Delicate pasta squares are filled with a sweet-savory pumpkin mixture and served with melted butter and grated cheese for a comforting, elegant dish. Follow our step-by-step recipe to bring authentic Mantuan pumpkin ravioli to your table and impress your guests with true Italian flavors.
In the US, there are more than 18 million Americans clamming Italian ancestry, counting the nation’s fifth-largest ethnic group. Italian immigrants’ influence on the American culture is still vibrant. Consider art, music, literature, fashion, politics, science, cinema and, of course, food and wine! May we also mention that Italians invented the sophisticated Dolce Vita philosophy?