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Meringue. History, origins and recipes that see it as the protagonist

Elegant and graceful, considered cloying by many, but in any case essential in the art of confectionery: an ode to meringue and its many variations.

Italian espresso: corto, ristretto, lungo and with a "mosca"

In Italy there are many other ways to enjoy espresso coffee, shared from North to South of the Peninsula. Here are the most common ones.

Rare Wines. Bubbles of the future from Lombardy and Piedmont

In this episode of Vini Rari - Rare Wines we explore two signature Classic Method wines produced by artisan winemakers that have specialised over the years, reaching exciting peaks of quality

Gelato Day. Guide to spotting quality gelato in 16 easy steps

Back to focusing on gelato, mainly because everyone loves it and because not enough has actually been disclosed yet. Gelato we believe can be enjoyed year round, releasing it from summer seasonal restraints. Here is how to recognize a good...

Welcome Spring: recipe for the Tuscan Spring acquacotta soup

Typical of Maremma in Tuscany, acquacotta is a traditional cow handler’s lunch based on simple ingredients. Here is the recipe for the Spring version of the soup with all the in-season products.

Jòia Bun by Hélène Darroze opens in Paris

The collection of restaurants by Hélène Darroze, French chef originally from the Landes, expands: Jòia Bun burger place opens

Filipino-American Cuisine: The Story of Abi Balingit, Blogger, Pastry Chef, and Author

It is the result of culinary "cross pollination", full of flavours and aromas to be discovered. A young pastry chef took care of making Filipino cuisine known in America, with her blog and now also a book of desserts that...

Father’s Day in Italy: celebrating San Giuseppe with the Roman bignè

March 19th is the Italian celebration of San Giuseppe, Joseph’s Day. But it is also Father’s Day: Italians love to celebrate their dads with a sweet deep-fried treat. Here’s the recipe.

The long history of cassata, a symbol of Sicilian pastry art

In the beginning it was a simple sweet ricotta mixture, then over the centuries it was transformed to become the most famous baroque cake on the island. Let's retrace the history of the famous Sicilian cassata.

Rare Wines. The energy of Trebbiano between Abruzzo and Tuscany

In this episode we take you between Tuscany and Abruzzo to discover two white wines. The main grape variety is Trebbiano, declined in two fascinating territorial expressions and produced in a limited number of bottles.
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