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Before the advent of her more famous "colleague" on a sleigh, the Befana was the one who exerted the charm of magic on Italian children. Here's the story.

It's time to put fresh, wholesome ingredients in your shopping trolley to help you bounce back after the festive binge eating. Here's what to buy at the market this month.

A recipe that brings with it fascinating customs and rituals, a must on French tables on January 6th. History, curiosities and anecdotes about galette de rois.

If you’re hosting a big New Year’s Eve dinner party, here are a few ideas to serve delicious food to your guests. And don’t forget the Champagne!

We all know fish and chips, but British cuisine also offers other street foods. In particular, savoury pies, to be tried at least once for a taste of authentic British gastronomy.

Choosing the holiday menu is perhaps one of the most difficult to make for Italian gourmets, starting with pasta courses. Here are the typical traditional pastas enjoyed from North to South.

Panettone and Pandoro dominate the Italian Christmas table. Torrone always plays a supporting role. But in actual fact the confection boasts ancient origins and offers an extraordinary array of variations: crumbly, soft, nut- and seed-studded with hazelnuts, almonds, pistachio, sesame...

Panettone and Pandoro are the Italian Christmas classics. Here is the history of these two cakes.

With a peculiar shape and delicious filling, here is the history of the traditional holiday treat from the very north-eastern corner of Italy.

The Chef of the Year is Antonio Mermolia, in Washington DC; the Restaurant of the Year is LA Puglia, in California; the Pizzeria of the Year is located on the shores of Lake Zurich; Napulè, is the best wine list...