Italian Food Museums: Getting Cultured One Bite at a Time

Given how seriously Italians take their culinary culture, it should come as no surprise that there are entire museums devoted to specific food items and ingredients. In honour of International Museum Day on May 18th, I thought I would highlight a few of the ones dedicated to some of my favourites. Let’s begin in Emilia-Romagna […]

Casatiello: Easter’s Savoury Crown

The culinary spotlight really seems to shine on Napoli during the Easter season with traditional delights. Many are familiar with the Pastiera Napoletana (the customary sweet tart made with grano cotto, eggs and ricotta, flavoured with orange flower water) but there is also a wonderfully delicious and symbolic savoury dish prepared during the season known […]