There’s some fierce competition laying claim to the invention of Tiramisu – one of Italy’s most famous desserts. This amazingly sweet and delicious dish has spread throughout Italy and finds itself on the menus of restaurants in every corner of the world – whether they’re Italian or not! The Origins of Tiramisu The origins of [...]
Panettone, alongside Pandoro, is a christmas staple throughout Italy (and in various parts of the world where Italian emigrants settled, in particular Argentina, Brazil and other parts of Latin America). It’s a type of light bread sweatened with candied fruits, raisins, and lemon zest – and in variations chocolate or custard. Where does the name [...]
Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino is one of Italian cooking’s simplest and yet most satisfying recipes. It’s regional origins are lost in time, with various regions claiming it as their own – from Abruzzo through to Lazio or Tuscanny. We’ve included this in the Sicilian section, because of a memorable variation we tasted in Palermo one [...]
