Recipes & Stories
Shapes: Sagne ‘Ncannulate: The Spirals of Salento
Drive through Salento in late summer, and the world seems to shimmer — white limestone walls, silver olive trees, and the blue flash of the Ionian and Adriatic seas on...
Shapes: Sagne ‘Ncannulate: The Spirals of Salento
Drive through Salento in late summer, and the world seems to shimmer — white limestone walls, silver olive trees, and the blue flash of the Ionian and Adriatic seas on...
Ingredient: Black Chickpeas of Puglia. The Dark...
At first glance, they look almost burnt — small, wrinkled, the color of volcanic rock. Not the glossy beige chickpeas we all know from hummus bowls, but something older, rougher,...
Ingredient: Black Chickpeas of Puglia. The Dark...
At first glance, they look almost burnt — small, wrinkled, the color of volcanic rock. Not the glossy beige chickpeas we all know from hummus bowls, but something older, rougher,...
Stories: Puglia’s New Pasta Masters — Chefs Who...
Puglia’s New Pasta Masters — Chefs Who Turn Wheat into Art Where Wheat Meets Imagination In Puglia, pasta isn’t something you simply eat — it’s something you inherit.From Bari’s back-alleys,...
Stories: Puglia’s New Pasta Masters — Chefs Who...
Puglia’s New Pasta Masters — Chefs Who Turn Wheat into Art Where Wheat Meets Imagination In Puglia, pasta isn’t something you simply eat — it’s something you inherit.From Bari’s back-alleys,...
Recipe: Orecchiette con le Cime di Rapa – The S...
If Puglia had to choose one dish to represent its heart, it wouldn’t be a grand seafood platter or an elaborate Sunday roast.It would be something humbler — a bowl...
Recipe: Orecchiette con le Cime di Rapa – The S...
If Puglia had to choose one dish to represent its heart, it wouldn’t be a grand seafood platter or an elaborate Sunday roast.It would be something humbler — a bowl...
Shapes: Orecchiette. The Little Ears of Bari
Walk through the old town of Bari on a weekday morning, and you’ll hear a rhythm older than the city itself. Not the bells, not the waves — but the...
Shapes: Orecchiette. The Little Ears of Bari
Walk through the old town of Bari on a weekday morning, and you’ll hear a rhythm older than the city itself. Not the bells, not the waves — but the...
Ingredient: Cime di Rapa: The Green Heartbeat o...
Drive through Puglia in winter and you’ll spot it everywhere — stacked in market stalls, hanging off the backs of Ape trucks, even peeking out from the baskets of old...
Ingredient: Cime di Rapa: The Green Heartbeat o...
Drive through Puglia in winter and you’ll spot it everywhere — stacked in market stalls, hanging off the backs of Ape trucks, even peeking out from the baskets of old...
Stories: Puglia: Where Pasta Meets the Sun
Puglia: Where the Sun Shapes Everything The Essence of the Heel of Italy There’s something elemental about Puglia.Stretching between the Adriatic and Ionian seas, this long, lean region at...
Stories: Puglia: Where Pasta Meets the Sun
Puglia: Where the Sun Shapes Everything The Essence of the Heel of Italy There’s something elemental about Puglia.Stretching between the Adriatic and Ionian seas, this long, lean region at...
Stories: Campania – The Land That Taught Pasta ...
In Campania, history doesn’t sit in museums — it boils.Here, food isn’t a relic; it’s alive, steaming, shouting, and singing. Walk through Gragnano, the hill town overlooking the Amalfi coast, and...
Stories: Campania – The Land That Taught Pasta ...
In Campania, history doesn’t sit in museums — it boils.Here, food isn’t a relic; it’s alive, steaming, shouting, and singing. Walk through Gragnano, the hill town overlooking the Amalfi coast, and...
Recipe: Ditalini + Pasta e Patate. Campania’s U...
If pasta shapes had personalities, ditalini and tubetti would be the unassuming, warm-hearted friend everyone trusts. Tiny, humble, and utterly reliable, they don’t need to make a spectacle. They slip quietly...
Recipe: Ditalini + Pasta e Patate. Campania’s U...
If pasta shapes had personalities, ditalini and tubetti would be the unassuming, warm-hearted friend everyone trusts. Tiny, humble, and utterly reliable, they don’t need to make a spectacle. They slip quietly...
Ingredient: Potatoes – The Humble Guest Who Too...
Potatoes – Italy’s Beloved Newcomer Potatoes might seem like an Italian staple, but they actually traveled thousands of miles from the Andes of South America before winning over the boot....
Ingredient: Potatoes – The Humble Guest Who Too...
Potatoes – Italy’s Beloved Newcomer Potatoes might seem like an Italian staple, but they actually traveled thousands of miles from the Andes of South America before winning over the boot....
Shape: Ditalini and Tubetti: Tiny but Mighty
Shape: Ditalini and Tubetti — Tiny but Mighty If pasta had a parliament, ditalini and tubetti would be the quiet backbenchers who make the system work. They rarely take the...
Shape: Ditalini and Tubetti: Tiny but Mighty
Shape: Ditalini and Tubetti — Tiny but Mighty If pasta had a parliament, ditalini and tubetti would be the quiet backbenchers who make the system work. They rarely take the...
Artisan Story: Casa Marrazzo: Preserving the So...
Introduction: Flavour as Memory In Italy, food is more than nourishment — it is memory, tradition, and identity. Every jar of preserved tomatoes, every carefully layered artichoke, every roasted pepper...
Artisan Story: Casa Marrazzo: Preserving the So...
Introduction: Flavour as Memory In Italy, food is more than nourishment — it is memory, tradition, and identity. Every jar of preserved tomatoes, every carefully layered artichoke, every roasted pepper...
Recipe: Neapolitan Street-Style Maccaruni (Nood...
Picture Naples in the 1800s: narrow alleys, noisy markets, kids running barefoot, and the smell of pasta drifting through the air. Not from fancy restaurants or aristocratic kitchens, but straight...
Recipe: Neapolitan Street-Style Maccaruni (Nood...
Picture Naples in the 1800s: narrow alleys, noisy markets, kids running barefoot, and the smell of pasta drifting through the air. Not from fancy restaurants or aristocratic kitchens, but straight...
Ingredient: Campania. The Eternal Love Affair B...
Say Cheese! The Eternal Love Affair Between Dairy and Pasta — Campania Edition If you could draw a map of happiness, it might look suspiciously like southern Italy — sunlit...
Ingredient: Campania. The Eternal Love Affair B...
Say Cheese! The Eternal Love Affair Between Dairy and Pasta — Campania Edition If you could draw a map of happiness, it might look suspiciously like southern Italy — sunlit...
Stories: Pasta for Everyone — The 1700s Naples ...
From Luxury to Street Food: How Pasta Became Everyone’s Dish Pasta didn’t always sit comfortably on every table. For centuries, it had been a luxury item, handmade with care by...
Stories: Pasta for Everyone — The 1700s Naples ...
From Luxury to Street Food: How Pasta Became Everyone’s Dish Pasta didn’t always sit comfortably on every table. For centuries, it had been a luxury item, handmade with care by...
Recipe: Spaghetti + Puttanesca: Naples’ Bold, B...
If pasta shapes had personalities, spaghetti would be the social butterfly: elegant, endlessly versatile, and the life of any dinner party. It can twirl solo with a simple tomato sauce,...
Recipe: Spaghetti + Puttanesca: Naples’ Bold, B...
If pasta shapes had personalities, spaghetti would be the social butterfly: elegant, endlessly versatile, and the life of any dinner party. It can twirl solo with a simple tomato sauce,...
Stories: Vincenzo Corrado and Il Cuoco Galante:...
By the late 18th century, pasta had already taken a long journey from its noble Roman beginnings and Renaissance banquets. In Naples — the beating heart of culinary innovation —...
Stories: Vincenzo Corrado and Il Cuoco Galante:...
By the late 18th century, pasta had already taken a long journey from its noble Roman beginnings and Renaissance banquets. In Naples — the beating heart of culinary innovation —...
Ingredient: Capers – Italy’s Little Green Firec...
They’re tiny, green, and look deceptively like something you might brush off a bush without a second thought. But bite into one, and you’ll discover why capers have been adored...
Ingredient: Capers – Italy’s Little Green Firec...
They’re tiny, green, and look deceptively like something you might brush off a bush without a second thought. But bite into one, and you’ll discover why capers have been adored...
Places: La Locanda del Monacone: The Heartbeat ...
La Locanda del Monacone: The Heartbeat of Rione Sanità A Neighbourhood That Cooks Its Own Future Rione Sanità isn’t the postcard Naples of glossy guidebooks. It’s older, rawer, more alive...
Places: La Locanda del Monacone: The Heartbeat ...
La Locanda del Monacone: The Heartbeat of Rione Sanità A Neighbourhood That Cooks Its Own Future Rione Sanità isn’t the postcard Naples of glossy guidebooks. It’s older, rawer, more alive...
Recipe: Ziti + La Genovese: Naples’ Sweet and S...
If pasta shapes were personalities, ziti would be the dependable, elegant relative everyone loves at family gatherings. Medium-length, tubular, and often broken by hand before cooking, ziti isn’t flashy like...
Recipe: Ziti + La Genovese: Naples’ Sweet and S...
If pasta shapes were personalities, ziti would be the dependable, elegant relative everyone loves at family gatherings. Medium-length, tubular, and often broken by hand before cooking, ziti isn’t flashy like...
Ingredient: Carrots: The Undercover Star of Ita...
Carrots rarely get the spotlight in Italian cuisine. They’re not as poetic as the tomato, as silky as olive oil, or as proudly regional as Pecorino Romano. Yet without them,...
Ingredient: Carrots: The Undercover Star of Ita...
Carrots rarely get the spotlight in Italian cuisine. They’re not as poetic as the tomato, as silky as olive oil, or as proudly regional as Pecorino Romano. Yet without them,...
Shape: Ziti – The Wedding Pasta
If paccheri is the diva, ziti is the dependable cousin — the one who always turns up at weddings, never overdressed but always essential. Smooth, medium-length tubes, often broken by...
Shape: Ziti – The Wedding Pasta
If paccheri is the diva, ziti is the dependable cousin — the one who always turns up at weddings, never overdressed but always essential. Smooth, medium-length tubes, often broken by...
Artisan Story: Afeltra. The Soul of Pasta in Gr...
Tucked between the Lattari mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea lies a town that has earned the title Città della Pasta. Gragnano, south of Naples, is no ordinary place: its streets...
Artisan Story: Afeltra. The Soul of Pasta in Gr...
Tucked between the Lattari mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea lies a town that has earned the title Città della Pasta. Gragnano, south of Naples, is no ordinary place: its streets...
Recipe: Spaghetti alla Nerano — The Accidental ...
Some dishes are born in grand kitchens; others emerge from quiet necessity, from hunger, from chance. Spaghetti alla Nerano belongs to the latter. A humble composition of fried courgettes, cheese, and...
Recipe: Spaghetti alla Nerano — The Accidental ...
Some dishes are born in grand kitchens; others emerge from quiet necessity, from hunger, from chance. Spaghetti alla Nerano belongs to the latter. A humble composition of fried courgettes, cheese, and...
Ingredient: Courgettes. Italy’s Green Gold and ...
Imagine a vegetable that is humble, versatile, and endlessly adaptable. A vegetable that can be transformed from crispy fried rounds to silky ribbons in pasta. Enter the courgette — or...
Ingredient: Courgettes. Italy’s Green Gold and ...
Imagine a vegetable that is humble, versatile, and endlessly adaptable. A vegetable that can be transformed from crispy fried rounds to silky ribbons in pasta. Enter the courgette — or...
Shape: Vermicelli — The Original Neapolitan Spa...
History & Origins Before the word spaghetti even existed, Naples already had vermicelli — long, supple strands of pasta whose name comes from verme, meaning “worm.” The term first appears...
Shape: Vermicelli — The Original Neapolitan Spa...
History & Origins Before the word spaghetti even existed, Naples already had vermicelli — long, supple strands of pasta whose name comes from verme, meaning “worm.” The term first appears...
Places: La Locanda Gesù Vecchio: Naples’ Soul S...
La Locanda Gesù Vecchio: Naples’ Soul Served in a Bowl Where Tradition Is Lived, Not Remembered Walk through the tangle of Naples’ historic centre and follow the scent that hangs...
Places: La Locanda Gesù Vecchio: Naples’ Soul S...
La Locanda Gesù Vecchio: Naples’ Soul Served in a Bowl Where Tradition Is Lived, Not Remembered Walk through the tangle of Naples’ historic centre and follow the scent that hangs...
Recipe: Paccheri + Ragù Napoletano: A Love Stor...
If pasta shapes were characters in an Italian opera, paccheri would be the booming baritone. Loud, dramatic, and impossible to ignore. And if sauces were singers, ragù Napoletano would be...
Recipe: Paccheri + Ragù Napoletano: A Love Stor...
If pasta shapes were characters in an Italian opera, paccheri would be the booming baritone. Loud, dramatic, and impossible to ignore. And if sauces were singers, ragù Napoletano would be...
Ingredient: Ragù & Mincemeat. How a Humble Grin...
When we talk about pasta and sauce, the great love story of Italian cuisine, there’s one partner who often steals the spotlight: ragù. But ragù is not just one sauce,...
Ingredient: Ragù & Mincemeat. How a Humble Grin...
When we talk about pasta and sauce, the great love story of Italian cuisine, there’s one partner who often steals the spotlight: ragù. But ragù is not just one sauce,...
Shape: Paccheri – The Pasta That Slaps (Literally)
If pasta had a diva, it would be paccheri. Bold, dramatic, unapologetically oversized tubes that don’t just sit politely on your plate — they announce themselves. Paccheri don’t whisper; they...
Shape: Paccheri – The Pasta That Slaps (Literally)
If pasta had a diva, it would be paccheri. Bold, dramatic, unapologetically oversized tubes that don’t just sit politely on your plate — they announce themselves. Paccheri don’t whisper; they...
Stories: Campania – Where Pasta Meets the Sea a...
Few regions in Italy have given more to the world’s table than Campania. Between the restless cone of Vesuvius and the calm shimmer of the Tyrrhenian Sea, this land turned...
Stories: Campania – Where Pasta Meets the Sea a...
Few regions in Italy have given more to the world’s table than Campania. Between the restless cone of Vesuvius and the calm shimmer of the Tyrrhenian Sea, this land turned...
Recipe: Spaghetti al Pomodoro (The Dish That Ch...
When tomatoes first landed in Europe in the 1500s, they were feared as poisonous — admired only as exotic ornaments. But in Naples, a few brave cooks in the late...
Recipe: Spaghetti al Pomodoro (The Dish That Ch...
When tomatoes first landed in Europe in the 1500s, they were feared as poisonous — admired only as exotic ornaments. But in Naples, a few brave cooks in the late...
Shape: Spaghetti. The Long Thread of Italian Id...
Few foods have achieved the universal recognition of spaghetti. Long, thin, golden threads of durum wheat, spaghetti has become both the emblem of Italian cuisine and a global comfort food....
Shape: Spaghetti. The Long Thread of Italian Id...
Few foods have achieved the universal recognition of spaghetti. Long, thin, golden threads of durum wheat, spaghetti has become both the emblem of Italian cuisine and a global comfort food....
Ingredient: Tomato: From the New World to the H...
When we think of Italian food, the tomato comes to mind almost instantly. Red sauces clinging to strands of spaghetti, bright salads of mozzarella and tomato, pizza with its glowing...
Ingredient: Tomato: From the New World to the H...
When we think of Italian food, the tomato comes to mind almost instantly. Red sauces clinging to strands of spaghetti, bright salads of mozzarella and tomato, pizza with its glowing...
Stories: Naples 1600 — Where Spaghetti Met Tomato
By the late Renaissance, Italy was already a land in love with pasta. It was boiled, baked, layered, stuffed, and dried in every possible way — from Sicily’s Arab-inspired macaroni...
Stories: Naples 1600 — Where Spaghetti Met Tomato
By the late Renaissance, Italy was already a land in love with pasta. It was boiled, baked, layered, stuffed, and dried in every possible way — from Sicily’s Arab-inspired macaroni...
Recipe: Cavatielli (or orecchiette) with Swordf...
Swordfish, Tomato, and Olive Sauce: Coastal Brilliance Along Calabria’s coast, pasta meets the sea. Cavatielli tossed with swordfish, cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers creates a sauce that is briny, sun-soaked,...
Recipe: Cavatielli (or orecchiette) with Swordf...
Swordfish, Tomato, and Olive Sauce: Coastal Brilliance Along Calabria’s coast, pasta meets the sea. Cavatielli tossed with swordfish, cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers creates a sauce that is briny, sun-soaked,...
Ingredient: Olives. The Mediterranean’s Unapolo...
Olives are not just food. They are drama, history, culture, and culinary genius rolled into tiny, wrinkled, sometimes bitter fruits. Imagine a world without them: no green or black treasures...
Ingredient: Olives. The Mediterranean’s Unapolo...
Olives are not just food. They are drama, history, culture, and culinary genius rolled into tiny, wrinkled, sometimes bitter fruits. Imagine a world without them: no green or black treasures...
Shape: Cavatelli. The Humble Shells of the South
Cavatelli might just be the introverts of the pasta world: small, humble, not flashy like tagliatelle or diva-like like spaghetti. But don’t be fooled — these little ridged shells know...
Shape: Cavatelli. The Humble Shells of the South
Cavatelli might just be the introverts of the pasta world: small, humble, not flashy like tagliatelle or diva-like like spaghetti. But don’t be fooled — these little ridged shells know...
Recipe: Scilatelle with Goat Ragù + Plant Based...
Goat Ragù: Mountain Heritage in a Sauce Scilatelle with goat ragù is Calabria on a plate — rugged, hearty, and just a little wild. It’s the kind of dish that...
Recipe: Scilatelle with Goat Ragù + Plant Based...
Goat Ragù: Mountain Heritage in a Sauce Scilatelle with goat ragù is Calabria on a plate — rugged, hearty, and just a little wild. It’s the kind of dish that...
Ingredient: Oregano. The Timeless Herb of Kitch...
Oregano is one of the most universally beloved herbs, recognized for its bold, earthy flavor, its aromatic intensity, and its remarkable versatility. From the sun-drenched hills of the Mediterranean to...
Ingredient: Oregano. The Timeless Herb of Kitch...
Oregano is one of the most universally beloved herbs, recognized for its bold, earthy flavor, its aromatic intensity, and its remarkable versatility. From the sun-drenched hills of the Mediterranean to...
Shape: Scilatelle – Twists of Tradition
In Calabria, pasta shapes tell stories of practicality, ingenuity, and local flavor. Scilatelle are short, thick twists, hand-rolled around a skewer, creating a dense, chewy texture that holds up to the...
Shape: Scilatelle – Twists of Tradition
In Calabria, pasta shapes tell stories of practicality, ingenuity, and local flavor. Scilatelle are short, thick twists, hand-rolled around a skewer, creating a dense, chewy texture that holds up to the...
Artisan Story: Scalzo – Calabria’s Heart in Eve...
In the pristine hills of Calabria, Scalzo brings the region’s rich flavors straight to your table. For the Scalzo family, preserving tradition is not just a business — it’s a...
Artisan Story: Scalzo – Calabria’s Heart in Eve...
In the pristine hills of Calabria, Scalzo brings the region’s rich flavors straight to your table. For the Scalzo family, preserving tradition is not just a business — it’s a...
Recipe: Maccarruni i Casa with Tropea Onion and...
Maccarruni i Casa with Tropea Onion and White Beans: A Taste of Calabria In the hilltop villages of Calabria, maccarruni i casa isn’t just pasta — it’s a vessel for...
Recipe: Maccarruni i Casa with Tropea Onion and...
Maccarruni i Casa with Tropea Onion and White Beans: A Taste of Calabria In the hilltop villages of Calabria, maccarruni i casa isn’t just pasta — it’s a vessel for...
Ingredient: The Red Onion of Tropea. Sweet, Sul...
If vegetables had a red-carpet moment, the Red Onion of Tropea would strut down the aisle with sunglasses, a smirk, and the kind of swagger that only centuries of culinary...
Ingredient: The Red Onion of Tropea. Sweet, Sul...
If vegetables had a red-carpet moment, the Red Onion of Tropea would strut down the aisle with sunglasses, a smirk, and the kind of swagger that only centuries of culinary...
Shape: Maccaruni. The Handmade Tradition of the...
The Pasta That Crossed Oceans Macaroni is one of those words that instantly brings something to mind—probably a box of elbow pasta or maybe a dish bubbling with cheese. But...
Shape: Maccaruni. The Handmade Tradition of the...
The Pasta That Crossed Oceans Macaroni is one of those words that instantly brings something to mind—probably a box of elbow pasta or maybe a dish bubbling with cheese. But...
Places: Maccaruna — The Southern Soul of Pasta,...
In a city of bicycles and bookshops, where scholars debate philosophy over flat whites, something older and wilder is quietly being revived. Down a narrow lane off Cambridge’s Market Square,...
Places: Maccaruna — The Southern Soul of Pasta,...
In a city of bicycles and bookshops, where scholars debate philosophy over flat whites, something older and wilder is quietly being revived. Down a narrow lane off Cambridge’s Market Square,...
Stories: Renaissance Pasta. Bartolomeo Scappi a...
When you think of pasta today, you might imagine steaming bowls of spaghetti, layered lasagna, or delicate ravioli. But did you know that many of these beloved dishes were already...
Stories: Renaissance Pasta. Bartolomeo Scappi a...
When you think of pasta today, you might imagine steaming bowls of spaghetti, layered lasagna, or delicate ravioli. But did you know that many of these beloved dishes were already...
Recipe: Lagane with Chickpeas and Rosemary
Chickpeas and Rosemary Sauce: Ancient Earthiness Lagane with chickpeas and rosemary reflects the heart of Calabrian “peasant cuisine,” where simple, local ingredients nourished families through hard work and long days...
Recipe: Lagane with Chickpeas and Rosemary
Chickpeas and Rosemary Sauce: Ancient Earthiness Lagane with chickpeas and rosemary reflects the heart of Calabrian “peasant cuisine,” where simple, local ingredients nourished families through hard work and long days...
Ingredient: Chickpeas. Italy’s Golden Gem with ...
Small, Mighty, and Timeless Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum), round and golden, may appear humble, but they carry a story that spans millennia, continents, and cultures. In Italy, chickpeas are far more...
Ingredient: Chickpeas. Italy’s Golden Gem with ...
Small, Mighty, and Timeless Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum), round and golden, may appear humble, but they carry a story that spans millennia, continents, and cultures. In Italy, chickpeas are far more...
Shape: Lagane – Italy’s Ancient Comfort Strips
Before tagliatelle and lasagna took center stage, Italians savored lagane — wide, flat pasta strips that date back to ancient Rome. Lagane may be short and thick, but they are...
Shape: Lagane – Italy’s Ancient Comfort Strips
Before tagliatelle and lasagna took center stage, Italians savored lagane — wide, flat pasta strips that date back to ancient Rome. Lagane may be short and thick, but they are...
Artisan Story: Pastificio Fiorillo – Where Trad...
Artisan Story: Pastificio Fiorillo — Where Time, Grain, and Technology Meet in Calabria In Calabria, pasta is not simply food — it is culture made edible. It tells of sun-baked...
Artisan Story: Pastificio Fiorillo – Where Trad...
Artisan Story: Pastificio Fiorillo — Where Time, Grain, and Technology Meet in Calabria In Calabria, pasta is not simply food — it is culture made edible. It tells of sun-baked...
Recipe: Fileja with ’Nduja and Tomato Sauce
’Nduja Sauce: Fire in Every Bite In Calabria, ’nduja sauce is more than a fiery pasta topping — it is a symbol of boldness, resilience, and communal heritage. At its...
Recipe: Fileja with ’Nduja and Tomato Sauce
’Nduja Sauce: Fire in Every Bite In Calabria, ’nduja sauce is more than a fiery pasta topping — it is a symbol of boldness, resilience, and communal heritage. At its...
Ingredient: Chilli. Calabria’s Fiery Gem
Introduction: Heat, Flavor, and Tradition Calabria, the “toe” of Italy’s boot, is a land of bold flavors, rugged landscapes, and proud culinary traditions. Among its many gifts to Italian cuisine,...
Ingredient: Chilli. Calabria’s Fiery Gem
Introduction: Heat, Flavor, and Tradition Calabria, the “toe” of Italy’s boot, is a land of bold flavors, rugged landscapes, and proud culinary traditions. Among its many gifts to Italian cuisine,...
Shape: Fileja Pasta – Calabria’s Rustic Twists
In the hills and valleys of Calabria, one pasta shape has stood the test of time: fileja. These long, slightly twisted tubes were traditionally made by wrapping fresh dough...
Shape: Fileja Pasta – Calabria’s Rustic Twists
In the hills and valleys of Calabria, one pasta shape has stood the test of time: fileja. These long, slightly twisted tubes were traditionally made by wrapping fresh dough...
Stories: Calabria on a Plate
Ancient Roots: Greeks and Magna Graecia Calabria sits at the very tip of the Italian peninsula, where the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas meet and mountains tumble toward the coast. This rugged...
Stories: Calabria on a Plate
Ancient Roots: Greeks and Magna Graecia Calabria sits at the very tip of the Italian peninsula, where the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas meet and mountains tumble toward the coast. This rugged...
Stories: Renaissance Pasta. From Humble to Haut...
By the time the Renaissance was in full swing, pasta had already been quietly holding Italy together for centuries. It had fueled pilgrims walking dusty roads, merchants navigating crowded markets,...
Stories: Renaissance Pasta. From Humble to Haut...
By the time the Renaissance was in full swing, pasta had already been quietly holding Italy together for centuries. It had fueled pilgrims walking dusty roads, merchants navigating crowded markets,...
Recipe: Sugo di Pesce – The Sea on a Plate (wit...
Sicily’s coastline is long and varied, dotted with fishing villages where the rhythm of daily life follows the tides. Sugo di Pesce is born from this intimate relationship with the...
Recipe: Sugo di Pesce – The Sea on a Plate (wit...
Sicily’s coastline is long and varied, dotted with fishing villages where the rhythm of daily life follows the tides. Sugo di Pesce is born from this intimate relationship with the...
Ingredient: Parsley. The Green Jewel of the Kit...
When you think of parsley, you might picture a bright green sprinkle on pasta or a garnish beside a roast. But this unassuming herb is far more than decoration. Its...
Ingredient: Parsley. The Green Jewel of the Kit...
When you think of parsley, you might picture a bright green sprinkle on pasta or a garnish beside a roast. But this unassuming herb is far more than decoration. Its...
Pasta Shapes: Mafaldine – Ribbon Pasta with Ele...
Elegant, wavy ribbons of pasta known as mafaldine (or reginette) are Sicily’s nod to sophistication. Named after Princess Mafalda of Savoy, this pasta brings an element of grace and festivity to...
Pasta Shapes: Mafaldine – Ribbon Pasta with Ele...
Elegant, wavy ribbons of pasta known as mafaldine (or reginette) are Sicily’s nod to sophistication. Named after Princess Mafalda of Savoy, this pasta brings an element of grace and festivity to...
Ingredient: Fish & Pasta. The Many Faces of Sic...
Sicily: Where the Sea Meets the Wheat Sicily is a land of contrasts: volcanic peaks rise abruptly from the shimmering Mediterranean, golden fields of wheat stretch inland, and its coastline...
Ingredient: Fish & Pasta. The Many Faces of Sic...
Sicily: Where the Sea Meets the Wheat Sicily is a land of contrasts: volcanic peaks rise abruptly from the shimmering Mediterranean, golden fields of wheat stretch inland, and its coastline...
Artisan Story: Donna Itriya: The Renaissance of...
Donna Itriya: The Renaissance of Sicilian Grains In the sun-soaked landscapes of Sicily, where the sea breeze meets golden fields, Donna Itriya has carved out a place for artisanal excellence...
Artisan Story: Donna Itriya: The Renaissance of...
Donna Itriya: The Renaissance of Sicilian Grains In the sun-soaked landscapes of Sicily, where the sea breeze meets golden fields, Donna Itriya has carved out a place for artisanal excellence...
Recipe: Timballo di Anelletti (or Maccheroni) -...
In Palermo, the timballo is more than a baked pasta dish — it is a celebration of family, craft, and culinary ingenuity. At its heart are anelletti, tiny, ring-shaped pasta...
Recipe: Timballo di Anelletti (or Maccheroni) -...
In Palermo, the timballo is more than a baked pasta dish — it is a celebration of family, craft, and culinary ingenuity. At its heart are anelletti, tiny, ring-shaped pasta...
Ingredient: Green Peas – Tiny Gems of Italian C...
When it comes to Italian cooking, the unassuming green pea often flies under the radar. Small, sweet, and vibrant, these little legumes have quietly shaped the flavors and textures of...
Ingredient: Green Peas – Tiny Gems of Italian C...
When it comes to Italian cooking, the unassuming green pea often flies under the radar. Small, sweet, and vibrant, these little legumes have quietly shaped the flavors and textures of...
Shape: Anelletti – Little Rings
In Palermo, tiny pasta rings known as anelletti have long been celebrated for their role in festive, family-centered Sicilian cuisine. Small but mighty, these little rings transform humble ingredients into...
Shape: Anelletti – Little Rings
In Palermo, tiny pasta rings known as anelletti have long been celebrated for their role in festive, family-centered Sicilian cuisine. Small but mighty, these little rings transform humble ingredients into...
Stories: Sicily. The '800s & '900s. Pasta for t...
The 1800s — Pasta for the People If the 1700s were the age of tomatoes, eggplants, and streets alive with steaming pasta pots, the 1800s were the age of industrialization,...
Stories: Sicily. The '800s & '900s. Pasta for t...
The 1800s — Pasta for the People If the 1700s were the age of tomatoes, eggplants, and streets alive with steaming pasta pots, the 1800s were the age of industrialization,...
Recipe: Rigatoni alla Norma – Catania’s Opera o...
The Story Pasta alla Norma is more than a dish; it’s a symbol of Catania, a testament to Sicily’s layered history and vibrant culinary traditions. Nestled at the foot of Mount...
Recipe: Rigatoni alla Norma – Catania’s Opera o...
The Story Pasta alla Norma is more than a dish; it’s a symbol of Catania, a testament to Sicily’s layered history and vibrant culinary traditions. Nestled at the foot of Mount...
Ingredient: Aubergine. From the East to the Ita...
When you think of Mediterranean food, it’s impossible not to picture the aubergine: glossy and purple, sliced and fried, layered in parmigiana, or tossed with pasta alla Norma. But just...
Ingredient: Aubergine. From the East to the Ita...
When you think of Mediterranean food, it’s impossible not to picture the aubergine: glossy and purple, sliced and fried, layered in parmigiana, or tossed with pasta alla Norma. But just...
Shape: Rigatoni. Sicily’s Timeless Tubular Pasta
When you think of Sicilian pasta, your mind probably jumps to baked trays of pasta al forno, bubbling with ragù and cheese, or Sunday dishes where the sauce has been...
Shape: Rigatoni. Sicily’s Timeless Tubular Pasta
When you think of Sicilian pasta, your mind probably jumps to baked trays of pasta al forno, bubbling with ragù and cheese, or Sunday dishes where the sauce has been...
Stories: Sicily. The Renaissance — When Pasta M...
The Renaissance — When Pasta Met Pageantry If the 1200s and 1300s laid the foundation of Sicilian pasta, the Renaissance — roughly 1400s to 1600s — turned it into art....
Stories: Sicily. The Renaissance — When Pasta M...
The Renaissance — When Pasta Met Pageantry If the 1200s and 1300s laid the foundation of Sicilian pasta, the Renaissance — roughly 1400s to 1600s — turned it into art....
Artisan Story: Convivia. The Sauces of Sicily o...
When you think of Sicily, visions of sun-drenched citrus groves, rugged coastlines, and kitchens alive with the aromas of fresh herbs and ripe tomatoes likely come to mind. Convivia captures...
Artisan Story: Convivia. The Sauces of Sicily o...
When you think of Sicily, visions of sun-drenched citrus groves, rugged coastlines, and kitchens alive with the aromas of fresh herbs and ripe tomatoes likely come to mind. Convivia captures...
Recipe: Busiate / Fusilli with Pesto alla Trapa...
Pesto alla Trapanese is Sicily captured in nutty, sun-drenched flavor. Its origins trace back to Genoese sailors who brought their basil pesto to Trapani, on Sicily’s western coast. But Sicilians,...
Recipe: Busiate / Fusilli with Pesto alla Trapa...
Pesto alla Trapanese is Sicily captured in nutty, sun-drenched flavor. Its origins trace back to Genoese sailors who brought their basil pesto to Trapani, on Sicily’s western coast. But Sicilians,...
Ingredient: Almonds. Sicily’s Jewel of the Orchard
Introduction: More Than a Nut Almonds are small, elegant, and full of flavor — a humble nut with a monumental place in Sicilian history, cuisine, and culture. They are a...
Ingredient: Almonds. Sicily’s Jewel of the Orchard
Introduction: More Than a Nut Almonds are small, elegant, and full of flavor — a humble nut with a monumental place in Sicilian history, cuisine, and culture. They are a...
Shape: Busiate. The Twisted Pasta of Western Si...
Nestled in the sun-soaked landscapes of western Sicily, the towns of Trapani and Erice hold a culinary treasure that has captured the hearts of Sicilians and pasta lovers worldwide: busiate....
Shape: Busiate. The Twisted Pasta of Western Si...
Nestled in the sun-soaked landscapes of western Sicily, the towns of Trapani and Erice hold a culinary treasure that has captured the hearts of Sicilians and pasta lovers worldwide: busiate....
Recipe: Pasta con le Sarde – The Arab Legacy
Pasta con le sarde is one of Sicily’s most emblematic dishes, a testament to the island’s rich multicultural history. Hailing from Palermo, it carries the unmistakable imprint of Arab influence:...
Recipe: Pasta con le Sarde – The Arab Legacy
Pasta con le sarde is one of Sicily’s most emblematic dishes, a testament to the island’s rich multicultural history. Hailing from Palermo, it carries the unmistakable imprint of Arab influence:...
Stories: Sicily: The Island Where Pasta Learned...
From Greeks to Arabs and Normans — The Pasta Prequel If Sicily today is a pasta paradise, it didn’t happen overnight. The island has always been a magnet...
Stories: Sicily: The Island Where Pasta Learned...
From Greeks to Arabs and Normans — The Pasta Prequel If Sicily today is a pasta paradise, it didn’t happen overnight. The island has always been a magnet...
Recipe: Spaghetti with Wild Fennel, Pine Nuts, ...
Serves 4 Ingredients: * 400g spaghetti or bucatini* 1 large bunch wild fennel (or fennel fronds/dill as substitute)* 1 onion, finely chopped* 2 tbsp capers, rinsed and chopped* 1 sheet...
Recipe: Spaghetti with Wild Fennel, Pine Nuts, ...
Serves 4 Ingredients: * 400g spaghetti or bucatini* 1 large bunch wild fennel (or fennel fronds/dill as substitute)* 1 onion, finely chopped* 2 tbsp capers, rinsed and chopped* 1 sheet...
Ingredient: Wild Fennel – Sicily’s Green Gold
Wild Fennel – Sicily’s Green Gold If there is one herb that captures the soul of Sicily, it’s wild fennel. Known locally as finocchietto selvatico, this feathery green plant...
Ingredient: Wild Fennel – Sicily’s Green Gold
Wild Fennel – Sicily’s Green Gold If there is one herb that captures the soul of Sicily, it’s wild fennel. Known locally as finocchietto selvatico, this feathery green plant...
Shape: Itriyya. The Original Arab Pasta
Every pasta has a family tree. Spaghetti, fettuccine, penne — they all strut around today like culinary celebrities, basking in the limelight of trattoria menus and Instagram reels. But dig...
Shape: Itriyya. The Original Arab Pasta
Every pasta has a family tree. Spaghetti, fettuccine, penne — they all strut around today like culinary celebrities, basking in the limelight of trattoria menus and Instagram reels. But dig...
Stories: Sicily, 9th Century. The Pasta Boom Be...
The Arabs in Sicily: When Pasta Took Root (9th–11th Century) Setting the Scene: Sicily, 9th Century Close your eyes and imagine Sicily in the year 827. Not the sleepy postcard...
Stories: Sicily, 9th Century. The Pasta Boom Be...
The Arabs in Sicily: When Pasta Took Root (9th–11th Century) Setting the Scene: Sicily, 9th Century Close your eyes and imagine Sicily in the year 827. Not the sleepy postcard...
Recipe: Ancient-Style Lasagna with Lentils
Serves: 4 Time: 1 hour Ingredients: * 250g dried lasagna sheets (or fresh, if available)* 200g dried green or brown lentils* 1 onion, finely chopped* 2 carrots, finely diced* 2...
Recipe: Ancient-Style Lasagna with Lentils
Serves: 4 Time: 1 hour Ingredients: * 250g dried lasagna sheets (or fresh, if available)* 200g dried green or brown lentils* 1 onion, finely chopped* 2 carrots, finely diced* 2...
Ingredient: Lentils. Italy’s Humble, Nutritious...
Introduction: More Than a Simple Pulse Lentils are one of Italy’s most ancient and versatile foods. Small, earthy, and full of flavor, they have nourished generations across the Italian peninsula,...
Ingredient: Lentils. Italy’s Humble, Nutritious...
Introduction: More Than a Simple Pulse Lentils are one of Italy’s most ancient and versatile foods. Small, earthy, and full of flavor, they have nourished generations across the Italian peninsula,...
Shape: Lasagne. The Layered Legacy of Italy
Introduction: More Than Just Sheets of Pasta When we think of pasta today, our minds often leap to steaming trays of lasagne — layers of tender pasta, rich sauces, creamy...
Shape: Lasagne. The Layered Legacy of Italy
Introduction: More Than Just Sheets of Pasta When we think of pasta today, our minds often leap to steaming trays of lasagne — layers of tender pasta, rich sauces, creamy...
Stories: Born in Italy or Borrowed from China?
You’ve probably heard the story: Marco Polo brought pasta from China to Italy. It sounds romantic, like a tale from an epic journey — but the truth is far more...
Stories: Born in Italy or Borrowed from China?
You’ve probably heard the story: Marco Polo brought pasta from China to Italy. It sounds romantic, like a tale from an epic journey — but the truth is far more...
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