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Weekend in… The coastal towns of Cilento

Our mini-guide series designs itineraries with addresses and insider tips for visiting lesser-known treasures in Italy. The series is conceived to support the local economy of small businesses through sustainable travel. Today we put the focus on three seaside villages...

Fruit and vegetables of the month of July: the produce to buy

No month better than July can share all the goodness of the countryside: here is the produce to buy, plus tips for their use in the kitchen.

Apricots: nutritional properties, benefits and recipes

One of the world's largest apricot producers, Italy boasts many varieties throughout the peninsula. Let's get to know the queen of jams better and discover a new way to use it, thanks to bartender Nicola Mancinone.

Friselle: history, variants and recipes of the Italian summer lunch

Among the fresh dishes preferred by Italians in the summer are friselle. Crispy donut shaped crackers topped with tomatoes or other ingredients: here are some ideas.

All about cherries: types, flavors and the recipe for a perfect cherry pie

It's impossible to resist cherries. Among the best summer fruits of all the time, cherries can be used in different recipes: here are a few tips to make a good cherry pie.

Here's how the wedding cake was born. History and origins of the celebratory dessert

Rice and (in Italy) sugared almonds are a must, as well as glasses of bubbles and digestives at the end of the meal. But the real protagonist of the nuptials table is the wedding cake: here's the whole story.

Seasonal vegetables and fruit in May: what to buy

Broad beans, peas, but also spring onions and new potatoes: the market stalls in May pay tribute to the rebirth of nature. Likewise for fruit, strawberries, the first medlars and cherries at the end of the month.

70 years of Italian "merendine." The history of Italian sweet snacks through the decades

The first Italian merendina, still on the market today, dates back to 1953. Since that first Buondì Motta snack, a lot has changed, but the industry is still going strong. We retrace its history on the occasion of its happy...

Welcome Spring: recipe for the Tuscan Spring acquacotta soup

Typical of Maremma in Tuscany, acquacotta is a traditional cow handler’s lunch based on simple ingredients. Here is the recipe for the Spring version of the soup with all the in-season products.

Father’s Day in Italy: celebrating San Giuseppe with the Roman bignè

March 19th is the Italian celebration of San Giuseppe, Joseph’s Day. But it is also Father’s Day: Italians love to celebrate their dads with a sweet deep-fried treat. Here’s the recipe.
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