Christmas

From walnuts to almonds, from hazelnuts to dates, baskets full of nuts and dried fruit are present in every Italian home at Christmastime.

Panforte and ricciarelli represent the traditional Tuscan Christmas treats. Both the desserts are popular throughout the country, even if their fame is inextricably linked to the city of Siena. Here is the history.

Two unmissable treats at Christmastime in central Italy, mostaccioli and panpepato vary according to regional cuisines. Here are their recipes.

All that matters, after all, is sharing Christmas with the people we love. So why not revisit tradition and create a dinner suitable for everyone? Here is our vegan menu for the Christmas holidays.

Candied orange peels are one of the typical Christmas delights: chocolate dipped or pure, they can be a delicious snack as well as added to cakes.

From central to southern Italy, biscuits are the stars in many recipes at Christmastime. Here are three traditional recipes.

To characterise the creations of fried balls, decorations made of honey and candied fruit, without forgetting diavulilli, the typical coloured sprinkles. Here are the Italian struffoli.

Whether you are looking for an after-dinner treat or a cake filling, here are three winter drinks that will warm you up on cold days.

Who says Advent calendars are only for kids? Getting a little surprise everyday until Christmas Eve is the best way to get into the festive spirit. Here are a few ideas for a lovely homemade calendar for food lovers.

The J-shape of Jesus, the stripes that represent a coded language... what's really behind the famous American candy canes?