Michela Becchi

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.

Soda bread. Irish bread sans yeast to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

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.

10 Irish dishes to taste for St. Patrick's Day

They are worth trying at any time of the year, but why not take the opportunity to experiment in the kitchen on March 17th? Here are some Irish recipes.

Typical Italian sandwiches: the most famous regional variations

It's easy to say sandwich: there are many traditional Italian recipes, each with its own story. Here are the sandwiches to try at least once.

Hummus: origins and recipe

Hummus is the killer recipe for an easy appetizer. Here’s how to make this delicious dip at home.

Meat and chocolate. Rediscovering an ancient culinary pairing

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.

Table etiquette. Good manners explained by an Italian expert

After studying at the International Etiquette and Protocol Academy in London, today Elisa Motterle is the most influential voice in Italy in terms of etiquette. Here's what you need to know about table manners.

Seasonal March fruits and veggies: what to buy

It's still too early to talk about springtime, but temperatures are about to change and so are the produce to bring to the dining table. Here is our grocery list.
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