Hooray! Spring is officially here. In Italy, Spring means fresh produce, and fresh produce means trying new recipes. Why don’t you try this one at home? Carciofi alla Giudia are a Roman classic that will instantly transport anyone who eats them to the cobblestone streets that weave around the Tiber river. These “Jewish-style” artichokes are fried…
Wait, what? There are Italian dishes you will not find in Italy? It is probably not surprising to hear that going to an Italian restaurant in America and going to an Italian restaurant in Italy will offer two completely different experiences. However, many Americans do not know that there are some favorite so-called ‘’Italian” dishes…
Spaghetti Carbonara is a creamy and filling pasta dish. The name Carbonara is derived from carbonaro (the Italian word for charcoal burner). The dish was supposedly made for Italian charcoal workers. Today it is a traditional Roman dish. Easy and fast to make in your own kitchen! You need: 1/2 cup (100g) pancetta 1/4 cup…
In June 2012 Eataly opened its doors in an old train terminal in Rome. This chain of food malls was originally created in Turin six years ago and has been a successes story also in USA and Japan. Swing by for a lunch or a delicious dinner, or to walk around the wide range of…