Food News

FrescoFrigo conquers the world. The success of the Italian smart refrigerators startup

Born in 2018 from the intuition of Enrico Pandian, FrescoFrigo is a startup that has interpreted new consumer habits, first by tapping into the health food segment, then adapting to changing needs during the pandemic.

History of fish and chips: tidbits and the recipe for Britain's classic street food

Iconic Britich street food, fish and chips has ancient and rather uncertain origins. History and particulars of the dish most loved by the British.

The new Gambero Rosso/Italia Olivicola experience: Quality Olive Products. Two countries, one tradition

Traders from all over Europe gathered in a webinar dedicated to top quality extra virgin olive oil. Here's how Italia Olivicola is working with Gambero Rosso.

Tex-Mex cuisine: the history behind chili con carne, nachos, burritos and fajitas

Many consider burritos, tacos, nachos and tortillas Mexican dishes, but in actual fact these are Tex-Mex, a hybrid gastronomy born from the fusion of multiple cultures. Read the whole story.

All about the tradition of mixing coffee and ice in Italy and the rest of the world

In Lecce “caffè con ghiaccio” is a sacred ritual. The inventor is Antonio Quarta, but the beverage’s roots plunge deep in antiquity and far from the Italian peninsula. Vietnam to Australia, the history of the Puglia beverage.

Marzipan: history, recipes and variations of the typical sweet pastry of Sicily

Colourful and tasty fruit-shapes in Sicily, lucky pigs in Germany, cakes for tea in Great Britain: here are the many variations of famous marzipan.

Easter in the UK: hot cross buns and simnel cake

True, it’s only two recipes and both sweet, but they plunge their roots in ancient times. Great Britain’s Easter tradition is limited but extremely tasty.

Easter in Switzerland: chocolate rabbits, osterfladen and zopf

How is Easter celebrated in Switzerland? With lots of chocolate, of course, but also with rice tarts and sweet leavened bread. Here are the typical Swiss specialties of the Easter holiday.

Carbonara, classic Roman recipe: 10 rules, secrets and chef tips

In love with Carbonara. Eggs, guanciale, pecorino: three simple ingredients for a symbolic dish of Rome's cucina romana. Simple as it is difficult to make well. Here's the perfect recipe with the advice of chefs.

Spaghetti and meatballs: history of the American dish whose roots are in Italy

How are the famous spaghetti Lady and the Tramp loved born? This is why spaghetti and meatballs are so famous in Italian restaurants in the United States.
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