Michela Becchi

Food-on-movie moments. The pastrami sandwich from ‘When Harry Met Sally’ and the revenge of romcoms

A cult movie for generations, the brilliant comedy written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner resulted in one of the most iconic food moments ever: Meg Ryan’s Sally fakes an orgasm, as she bites into a mouth-watering pastrami...

Bologna’s top pastry shops to try

Birthplace of master Gino Fabbri, but not only: the capital of Emilia Romagna holds many surprises for the sweet tooth, thanks to its many pastry shops. Here are the best ones.

Solenti Clivi. The farm outside Rome that raises chickens and produces special eggs

In the Tiber Valley, a naval engineer has set up a unique farm, showing that an innovative and technological approach to farming is possible. Starting with eggs.

Førma Bakery, the new L'Aquila bread baker with breads and baked desserts

First a restaurant, now it's time to devote attention to bread, but also to pies, croissants, biscuits. Young chef Simone Ciuffetelli has opened a bread bakery in L'Aquila.

Foraging. History of cooking herbs

From basil to oregano, not forgetting rosemary, thyme, and parsley. Herbs play a major role in Italian cuisine, but how did they make their way to the dining table? Here's the history.

Beehive products. Properties and uses of pollen, royal jelly and propolis

Naturally anti-inflammatory, bee products are valuable sources of nutrients useful for children and adult organisms. Here's how they're born and how to best use them.

Food and Cinema. The charlotte russe cake in Once Upon a Time in America and the magic of Ennio Morricone

Buying a 5-cent cake was madness for a young man from the Bronx in the 1920s. However, the instinct of the Patsy character gave us one of the most famous food scenes in cinema: anecdotes and curiosities about the charlotte...

Liqueurs and spirits for use in pastry making: the best products

Fragrant, colourful, intense or delicate: spirits can be very useful to give character to our desserts. Here are the best ones to use in pastry-making.

Food and Cinema. Fast food and brands in the films by Tarantino (and the apple strudel in Inglourious Basterds)

Among the most famous filmmakers of his generation, Quentin Tarantino has relied on a vivid imagination, which has helped him create iconic scenes and also many fictional brands that have gone down in history. Starting with food.

Gender equality. Interview with Dominga Cotarella

"When I read skepticism or doubt in the eyes of those who judge me as unable to manage the company just because I'm a woman - among other things blonde, often synonymous with stupidity - I leverage my skills and...
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