Food News

Donuts: history and curiosities about American fried donuts

From artisanal to industrial production, by way of legends and folktales: here's all there is to know about the legendary American donuts.

My Italian pantry. Tropea red onion Igp: a naturally sweet product

Sweet, red, with a pungent aroma, Tropea Onion is the undisputed protagonist of the tour of Violet Coast, in Calabria. Cooked or raw it's good for health and palate alike. Here's how to eat it without losing any of its...

Shortcrust pastry: history, recipes, variations and confection tips

Delicious, simple, suitable for many recipes. In a word: perfect. Here's everything you need to know about shortcrust pastry.

Fortune cookies: history, origins and success of the Japanese treats

We first came to know them through American films, then in the Chinese restaurants of Europe. But the famous cookies containing prophecies are actually a Japanese specialty. Here's the whole story.

The most famous internet cakes, from cream tart to Nua

Some were created by food bloggers, others have come back thanks to social media: here are the recent cakes popular on the web.

Breakfast in Ecuador: bolón de verde, humitas, empanadas de viento

Peruvian gastronomy is now famous and appreciated all over the world, but other Latin countries have a lot to offer in terms of fine food. In Ecuador, for example, the local diet is tasty starting from the morning meal. Here...

Candy cane: History and legend of red and white Christmas sticks

The J-shape of Jesus, the stripes that represent a coded language... what's really behind the famous American candy canes?

Food design. Tableware made with eggs, circular chewing gum and more

We can reuse food scraps and waste in so many ways. For design objects, for example: here are a few interesting sustainable projects.

Veneto 2022 guide. New online guide by Gambero Rosso

In the online guide Veneto 2022 you can find the best restaurants according to Gambero Rosso. A new way to discover wines, olive oils, typical products, trattoria, pizzerias and great restaurants.

The San Patrignano food community grows with Squisito Food Lab

Squisito Food Lab is the new agri-food hub of the San Patrignano rehab centre, which brings together a dairy, a bakery and a butcher. Here are the details.
linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram