photo credit : flickr Gelato. Just seeing the word in print and hearing it spoken perks up my taste buds and gets my mouth watering. I’ll admit, it doesn’t take much and those who haven’t tried gelato may not be…
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Italian Food and Drink
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You may remember I posted Italian language terms for food shopping in Italy, which should be helpful for your travels. But at some point during your trip, you’re obviously going to venture out to eat. Truth be told, if you’re…
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One of the greatest pleasures in traveling to Italy is eating all the yummy Italian food, so you certainly don’t want to miss out because you got lost in translation. Whether you’re renting an apartment and need to shop for…
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Puglia Italy is a great value travel destination, perfect for those who want an authentic experience, but it’s also a spot where foodies will be overjoyed with the array of tasty options. One post can’t really begin to describe all the…
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When it comes to Italian food, I can never refuse a tasty salty pork product. What would one do without a good pancetta or guanciale for pasta carbonara? Or a Tuscan-style grilled pork chop with garlic and rosemary. And let’s…
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If there is one thing I can’t resist it’s really good cheese. And mozzarella cheese is definitely at the top of my list. Not that dense plastic-tasting square lump or pre-shredded crap that you find at supermarkets. Blech. None of that…
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Fresh mozzarella cheese tastes simply delicious. Especially when it’s handmade in small batches in Italy. In fact, once you try fresh, there is just no turning back. Whether you use it in a Caprese salad, melt it on top of pizza or…
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One of the things I love most about authentic Italian food is the flavor of the good-quality ingredients and how just using a few you can create flavorful and uncomplicated dishes. Homemade pasta, with just a few ingredients can make…
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Bertolli, an Italian company that hails from Lucca, has been a name synonymous with Italian food and authentic Italian products since 1865. Best known for their quality olive oils and pasta sauces, (which I happily use) you may remember that…