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.
A cross on the surface to ward off evil spirits, a pinch of baking soda to leaven the dough, few ingredients to feed oneself in times of famine. Voilà, Irish bread is served.
Unusual, but not too much: the combination of chocolate and meat has always worked, both in the kitchen and in the pastry shop. Here are some examples from Italy and the world.
The history of broth is lost in the mists of time, a food that conquered the whole world in different forms, until it became one of the protagonists of the post-war food industry. Let's retrace the long journey of broth,...
Chiacchiere, crostoli, bugie, cenci, frappe, galani. All descending from a single and unequivocal ancestor, which dates back to the Renaissance. Here is the story of the Italian Carnevale specialty.
Soy sauce is popular all over the world, teriyaki is fundamental in the Japanese cuisine, and hoisin sauce is the main ingredient of delicious Peking duck. Here are the best ways to use these sauces in the kitchen.