23rd May 2021
Discover SicilyDiscover Sicily! I will try to keep this post as objective as possible, but I must confess: Sicily is one of my favourite places on the planet. As a student...
14th May 2021
Italian Lakes (other than Como)Italian Lakes (other than Como) One of the most famous Italian novels, “I Promessi Sposi” starts with a description of a glorious setting and reads: “Quel ramo del lago di...
8th May 2021
Bacalhau à Brás RecipeBacalhau à Brás Recipe! As promised on our last blog post, a super easy adaptation to recreate this delicious, quick, flavoursome Portuguese dish. Ingredients: 120g Bacalhau (salted cod) 250g potatoes...
4th May 2021
Bilingualism – Pros and ConsBilingualism – Pros and Cons Being able to speak two or more languages is the dream of many of our readers and it is an incredibly positive skill. It makes...
1st May 2021
The History of BacalhauThe History of Bacalhau If only the title has suddenly increased your salivation, keep reading to appreciate this Portuguese delicacy, even more than before. O Bacalhau, or “salted cod” is...
19th April 2021
Gnocchi alla SorrentinaGnocchi alla Sorrentina! After reading this recipe you’ll be salivating at the idea of having these delicious homemade gnocchi! So, go to your favourite shop and make sure you have...
9th April 2021
What is Gnocchi?What is Gnocchi? Versatile and delicious, difficult to pronounce but easy to prepare, today I want to talk about one of my forever-favourite dishes, quite possibly my desert island choice:...
1st April 2021
April Fools’ Day Around the WorldApril Fools’ Day Around the World! Believe it or not, there is quite a serious story behind the silliest day of the year. Right back in the Romans days, there...
23rd March 2021
DantedíDantedì! Dantedì is the day especially dedicated to the Father of the Italian language, Dante Alighieri. The poet in fact died in 1321, aged 56, while in exile from his...