Recipes & Lifestyle

The courgette originally comes from Central America and was brought to Europe by sailors after 1492. However, the courgette as we know it was first cultivated in Northern Italy. It...

I. GorgonzolaGorgonzola is a soft blue-veined cheese of Italian origin. Aficionados swear by this (once) local specialty, while those with less adventurous taste buds will claim that this cheese smells like...

A Taste of Timeless Italian Simplicity Delicate courgette, fresh mint, lemon, and a generous touch of extra virgin olive oil—brought together in a light and elegant summer salad inspired by Southern Italy.

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Anyone who has ever been to Rome and left the beaten track has undoubtedly ended up in one of those small restaurants where they still serve traditional dishes. The first...

In the Canary Islands, mojo is considered a sauce that is unique and originates from their islands. However, this sauce has also made a world trip. This is partly due...

Strapatsada (στραπατσάδα) is a well-known dish in many regions of Greece, but is especially popular on the Ionian Islands, mainly due to the fact that the ingredients are available there for much...

It's all over the internet: Michoteta is a traditional salad that originates from Egypt. This salad is usually prepared with a combination of cucumbers, finely chopped red onion, lemon juice,...

You have probably read the disturbing news by now: In the whole of southern Europe and North Africa, there has been hardly any precipitation in recent years. At the same...

At the end of November 2023, the harvest in the Mediterranean is in full swing, with conflicting forecasts on the final volumes that each country could market this year. A...

When we think of Stracciatella ice cream, here in our cool frog country we quickly think of sultry Italy with its dolce vita . This term is wrongly translated everywhere as 'the...

The Caprese Salad is not even that old a creation. This salad probably dates back to 1924 when the Italian poet Filippo Tommaso Marinetti (1876-1944) stayed in the extremely luxurious (and therefore...

There are still people who buy a packet of soup. It seems so simple: Bring water to the boil, add the contents of a packet of soup, boil briefly and...