Christmas

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?

Part beverage, part dessert, in any case delicious: it's hard to say no to zabaglione, a sweet whipped egg-based cream that's perfect for the winter season. History and recipe of the hot pudding.

Consumed by the Egyptians and Romans, dates are widely used both in cooking and in confectionery. Here are some curiosities and tasty suggestions.

They may not be the best from a nutritional standpoint, but during the holidays one can allow a few exceptions to the rule: so here's what you need to know about dried figs.

Use them to make vegetable drinks and butters, employ them in sweet and savoury dishes, but also very good to munch on at the end of a meal: characteristics and culinary use of almonds.

If you don't know how to use up stale bread, try to make Italian canederli. Here's the recipe!

It's time to try gelato al Mont Blanc: here's how to make it.

Fried calamari should always be crispy and savoury: here's how to make them.

Ravioli are always a good idea. What about capon ravioli? Here's the recipe.