Food News

Hot chocolate: history, recipes, variations

Hot chocolate is the most famous winter comfort beverage. What are its roots, however? And how has it been spreading in Europe? Here are several recipes for making it at home..

Side dishes for the Holidays: vegetables to prepare for Christmas

Are you undecided about the best side dishes to prepare during the holidays? Here are five ideas for making delicious recipes that never tire, making the most of vegetables.

Cuccìa, the dessert of Saint Lucia

Palermo or Syracuse? Regardless of its place of origin, cuccìa is undoubtedly prepared on 13 December to celebrate Saint Lucia.

My vegan pantry. Tempeh: history, characteristics and recipes

The so-called vegan soy meat lends itself very well to many preparations: if you want to give tempeh a chance, here are some useful suggestions.

Plastic-free Christmas: how to set the holiday table

Beyond compostable cutlery there's also flatware for rent, to avoid unnecessary waste and celebrate Christmas in a sustainable way. Here's our guide.

Trentino-Alto Adige, the spiced pastries of the Christmas tradition

If spices are essential, candied fruit and dried fruit are equally important in Trentino-Alto Adige. Here are the traditional cakes for Christmas.

Befana stocking stuffers

Every Italian child has eaten them at least once. Here are three Befana stocking stuffer ideas.

Zero waste Christmas. How Italians can recycle pandoro and panettone leftovers

Abundant lunches and sumptuous dinners set the pace of Italian Christmas. But a lot of food, inevitably, is left over: here is an anti-waste recipe.

The Italian Christmas fruit? The mandarin, of course

A palate cleanser, an excellent source of vitamin C and a versatile ingredient in the kitchen, mandarin can also be a tombola marker at Italian Christmastime.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception: tradition and menu of December 8th in Italy

Time to put up decorations, but above all to inaugurate the season of family meals. Here's how and why we celebrate December 8th in Italy.
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