Mi sembra che la pasta sia cotta! Imagine an evening at the house of Italian friends, let’s call them Elena and Marco: a few laughs, an appetiser, maybe a Prosecco or a Spritz while you wait to take your place at the table with your friends. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and you walk …
A few years back, I remember being in the kitchen with my Italian mother-in-law, helping her prepare a shopping list for the week. The Monday meal was going to consist of her famous zucchini fritters, so I diligently started writing out the word: zucchini… “Zucchini? Don’t you mean zucchine?” she asked, peering bemused over my …
20 cose famose per cui l’Italia è famosa Throughout Italy’s long and rich history, the country has had plenty of time to make a name for itself. Italian cuisine is one of the most beloved cuisines in the world. This country is the birthplace of the Renaissance and all of the glorious Arts that came …
Salve a tutti! Today we’ll talk about the chameleon of Italian greetings, one that fits in perfectly in any situation, at any time of day or night. Whether you’re paying for your groceries at the local market or greeting strangers on the street (yep, we’re that friendly in Italy), using salve in Italian is the …
There are certain words that just don’t translate. Some of those words are original Italian words that we English speakers have adopted into our own language. This is especially true when we talk about Italian food. Many of the words we accepted into the English language still have the same meaning as the original Italian. …
Cosa mangiare in Italia (oltre a pasta e pizza) Pasta, pizza and lasagna? Yes to all three, but they are just the tip of the iceberg. Italian cuisine is renowned for its great variety, in terms of the foods used, the dishes and the contexts in which they are prepared, but that’s not all. The …