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Zabaglione: history and curiosity

Part beverage, part dessert, in any case delicious: it's hard to say no to zabaglione, a sweet whipped egg-based cream that's perfect for the winter season. History and recipe of the hot pudding.

Everything about vinegar. But the real thing!

It's easy to say "vinegar". But under this simple and immediate term hide all manner of ingredients, worlds, cultures (and even by-products) that have been part of human history since its inception. Here's to the rebirth of the vinegar tradition...

Typical Turkish sweets, from the Ottoman Empire to present day

Baklava is the most famous pastry, but there are also candies, dishes for Ramadam made with roses and others served during the circumcision of the sultan's son: here are all the Turkish sweets present since the Ottoman Empire.

Bread and olive oil: the pros share their tips on this Italian classic

Nutritionists confirm there’s no better snack for our kids. Bread drizzled with olive oil is among Italy’s healthiest and most delicious traditional recipes, and for palates of all ages. We asked food professionals a few tips for enjoying bread and...

History and typical products of English afternoon tea

Pastries, finger sandwiches, lots of tea but also a fine glass of Champagne: what's mandatory in the English afternoon tea ritual.

Traditional desserts made with extra virgin olive oil

The result of ancient traditions and of a humble but tasty cuisine, desserts made with extra virgin olive oil have always been part of the Italian table. Here's a few.

All about licorice: history, production and use in the kitchen

Herbal remedies, medicine, distillery, cosmetics and obviously cooking: licorice is a versatile product that never goes out of style. History and minutiae of this ancient plant.

History of fried food, amid myth and legend

We have to wait until the Middle Ages for fried foods to become a product of common use among elite classes. Here's the history of frying and a few typical Italian recipes.

Yeast-free bread. Typical products from around the world

Brewer's yeast is stockpiled and missing from supermarket shelves. But a good bread can also be made without yeast, as these international products demonstrate.

Impastiamo. An online cooking lessons project for charity

Impastiamo is a young American company created by Silvia Carluccio to support American chefs during the first lockdown. Following the project's success, online cooking lessons continued but the proceeds now go to different charities. On the 22nd it’s for the...
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