Sunday, March 15, 2026

Food

The Guinness chocolate train takes shape: preview photos

A remarkable feat of confectionery engineering is underway in Bergamo, Italy, where a team of skilled pastry chefs and artisans are crafting a chocolate train that is set to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chocolate train...

Tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms with Fontina Dop and parsley cream: Eugenio Boer’s recipe

Introduction to Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushrooms, Fontina Dop d'Alpeggio, and Parsley Cream Land tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms, Fontina Dop d'Alpeggio, and parsley cream, crafted by the skilled hands of Eugenio Boer, embodies a refined synthesis of technique, territory, and taste....

The leap in quality of the Palermo arancina: KePalle calls it “risotto for walking”

Introduction to Arancina: Sicily's Most Beloved Street Food The arancina is undoubtedly Sicily's most well-known and appreciated street food. In Western Sicily, it's called "arancina," while in Eastern Sicily, it's referred to as "arancino." This traditional Sicilian dish has undergone...

From Franciscan church to truffle temple: the new life of San Pietro a Pettine

Introduction to San Pietro a Pettine: A Hidden Gem in Umbria Located in the heart of Italy, San Pietro a Pettine is a charming destination that embodies the essence of Umbrian culture and tradition. This picturesque estate, once an important...

From the oven to the panettone: Sicilian Christmas told by leavened people

Introduction to Sicilian Christmas Traditions In Sicily, bread is never just bread. It's a daily presence that holds significant importance, especially during Christmas. The smell of freshly baked bread, combined with the cold December mornings, is a memory that remains...

Tourism and catering: a pact against criminal infiltration in Palermo

Anti-Mafia Protocol Signed in Palermo to Protect Tourism and Hospitality Sector In a significant move to combat organized crime, a memorandum of understanding was signed in the Prefecture of Palermo, aimed at preventing mafia infiltration in the tourism and hospitality...

Christmas gifts 2025: food, wine and beauty drive consumption

Christmas 2025: Italians' Gift-Giving Habits Revealed A recent investigation into Christmas consumption in 2025, conducted by Confcommercio in collaboration with Format Research, has shed light on the gift-giving habits of Italians. The study found that 81.5% of Italians plan to...

Bellegra lights up Christmas: ice rink and markets until the Epiphany

Experience the Magic of Christmas in Bellegra, Rome From the beginning of December to January 6th, Bellegra, a charming town in Rome, transforms into a Tyrolean-style mountain village, complete with Christmas lights, decorations, and a festive atmosphere. The town's Christmas...

EU-Mercosur agreement: protests and doubts (including Italian ones) slow down the European green light

The EU-Mercosur agreement, a free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, has been under discussion in the Commission after over 25 years of negotiations. The agreement opens up relevant commercial scenarios for the European agri-food and alcohol...

Jurij Fiore and the identity of Lamole: an authentic reading of Chianti Classico

Discovering the Authentic Taste of Chianti Classico with Jurij Fiore It was an honor to discuss the wines of the current vintage with 8 producers active in the "Profumi di Lamole" Association. The memory of Isabella, who carefully tends to...

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Sinner dominates Zverev and wins his first Indian Wells final. Medvedev awaits him

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