Michela Becchi

Curry: origins, history and recipes using the Indian spice blend

It was born in India but it's present in many countries with different names and recipes. However, the British made it famous: voilà the long history of curry.

Food and cinema. Mozzarella in carrozza in Bicycle Thieves and post-war Italy

Two slices of bread stuffed with melty cheese and then fried: simple and delicious, mozzarella in carrozza is the protagonist of one of the cult scenes of De Sica's Bicycle Thieves. Here's the story.

Foraging in Italy, yesterday and today. The current regulations

We continue our journey discovering the world of foraging and wild herbs. This time talking about the evolution of this trend (which is actually a very ancient practice) over time.

Food-on-movie moments. Amelie’s crème brûlée and the Parisian fairy tale

Many are the memorable movie moments that are also food-related. Let's start this new column about iconic movie dishes with a sweet touch: the famous crème brûlée of ‘The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain’.

History of potato chips, from Belgian chips to packaged crisps

Created in Belgium, made famous in America, and now enjoyed everywhere: potato chips know no age or boundaries, they conquer everyone. Here's their origin.

Porridge: what it is and how oatmeal is made

Light and nutritious, porridge is the perfect way to start the day. But how was it born? Here's the whole story.

Learning more about honey: an essential glossary

Before investigating the best Italian honey producers (more in the upcoming few days, lasting a few months), we went in search of all the technical terms to learn more on the topic. Here are the words you need to learn.

Gambero Rosso Web Show in Japan, Prosecco DOC Rosé on the spotlight

The interest for Italian wine in Japan keeps rising. In collaboration with the Prosecco DOC Consortium, we organized a seminar in Tokyo about one the most popular Itailan wines: Prosecco Rosé

Italian entrepreneurship abroad. The story of Terroni in Toronto

Started out as a food shop, then a restaurant and even pizzeria, now it also includes a magazine and delivery services. Here's how this Italian group conquered the Canadian public with Made in Italy taste.

Italian espresso coffee candidate for Unesco Heritage. How is Italy doing with quality?

THE PROPOSAL MADE TO THE ITALIAN NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR UNESCO WILL BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 31 IN PARIS: THIS IS HOW ITALIAN ESPRESSO COFFEE COULD BECOME AN INTANGIBLE HERITAGE OF HUMANITY.
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