Michela Becchi

Día de los Muertos. Traditions, curiosities and typical products of the Day of the Dead in Mexico

A colourful, music-filled festival is held in Mexico every 2 November to remember the dead. With offerings, sweets and laid tables, food plays a prominent role.

All Souls’ Day in Italy. Desserts and typical products on 2 November

It may not be as folkloric as the American Halloween, but All Souls’ Day is very popular in Italy and, like all self-respecting celebrations, it is honoured with unique specialities.

Diwali, India’s Festival of Lights: traditions and typical sweets

Between late October and early November, Diwali is celebrated in India, a significant celebration characterised by candles, decorative friezes and delicious sweets with an ancient history. Here's what we eat during the festival.

Deep-fried foods: 3 recipes to try at home

Fried food is always a good choice. From vegetables to fish, here are a few ideas for this week.

Halloween: history, recipes and traditions of the witch festival

Halloween is one of the most spectacular and funny American holidays, but its tradition hides a spiritual and ancient soul. 31 October’s history and typical dishes.

Vegan office lunch ideas: 8 recipes to improve your workday

Eating proper meals can really help improving your workday. Here are a few ideas for a good vegan lunch break.

Journey to Scotland: pubs, specialty coffees and vegan food, amid nature and legends

Haggis and whiskey, neeps and tatties, mugs of beer and bowls of porridge, but also lots of vegan food, spicy flavours and influences from the world: a tour of Scotland is a pleasure for the eyes and the palate. Here...

3 Italian pumpkin recipes for fall season

From stuffed pasta to creams and puree, pumpkin is a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. Here are three recipes to try at home this autumn.

Royal Dansk. History of Danish butter biscuits and their legendary tin box

The situation was the same for everyone: you opened the tin with so much hope and the sad reveal was a bunch of needles and threads. This is how the real content of the Royal Dansk box was born: butter...

History, trivia, recipes and anecdotes on puddings

With their vintage charm and often baroque appearance, puddings still have their say in the world of confectionery. Did you know they weren't always sweet? Here's how they were born and how they are prepared.
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