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Eaten to celebrate newborns and at funerals, blinis are one of the symbols of Russian cuisine. Here is the recipe.

Rice and (in Italy) sugared almonds are a must, as well as glasses of bubbles and digestives at the end of the meal. But the real protagonist of the nuptials table is the wedding cake: here's the whole story.

A very flat savoury pancake created by mixing chickpea flour, water, salt and extra virgin olive oil: here is Italian farinata.

Italians are crazy about vegetable milk, especially soy milk. But the entire sector of plant-based products is growing, for a total of 168.4 million euros in sales in 2022.

A decidedly loud no comes from the Strasbourg courtroom, which rejects the inclusion of vegetable beverages, such as those made from soy, oats or rice, within the guidelines for school programmes. Children are only allowed to drink cow's milk.

There are many recipes employing tempeh. For simple, fast and foolproof use, cook it in a pan and add it to a nice salad.

Sfogliatella and baba cannot be missed, but the Neapolitan pastry shops also offer many modern versions. Here are the not-to-be-missed addresses according to the Gambero Rosso guide.

Starbucks in the centre of Rome: coffee shop opens in May near Montecitorio. At last, the wait is over: Starbucks is about to open its doors in the heart of the Italian capital, in a space that extends on three...

Rich, suave, soft, with a perfectly moist crumb: tramezzini crustless sandwiches never tire, an ideal mid-morning snack or delicious lunch solution to break the routine. The best can be found in Turin.

There is a reason why a vegetable quiche was chosen for King Charles III's coronation. Pioneer of organic agriculture, the sovereign will also dictate his political line at the table. Just like others have done before him, except not always...