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Winner of the 2026 World Pesto Championship

85-year-old grandmother wins World Pesto Championship

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An 85-year-old retired greengrocer from a small Ligurian hamlet won the World Pesto Championship in Genoa yesterday.

Arrosticini: Abruzzo’s iconic lamb skewers

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Arrosticini are one of Abruzzo’s most recognisable dishes and a symbol of its pastoral history. Also known locally as arrustelle or rustelle, arrosticini are small skewers of sheep meat.

Nutella celebrates 60 years with a new exhibition

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new exhibition in Rome is marking the 60th anniversary of Nutella, the world-famous chocolate-hazelnut spread. Titled Joyn! Un viaggio nel mondo Nutella, the exhibition runs at MAXXI, the National Museum of 21st Century Arts, from 20 December to 20 April 2025.

Panettone and Pandoro: Italy’s Favourite Festive Desserts

December 8, 2024December 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

When it comes to Italian Christmas traditions, two desserts reign supreme: panettone and pandoro. These iconic treats symbolise the holiday season, each offering its own distinct flavours and history.

Sicilian sea urchin numbers are dwindling due to its culinary popularity

Sicilian sea urchin being eaten out of existence

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Sicilian sea urchin, a key ingredient in the island’s famed spaghetti ai ricci di mare dish, is dwindling in local waters. Urgent calls for conservation measures are being sounded as the local dish could push the creature to extinction.

A Parmesan, pictured, was Italy's top cheese at the 2023 World Cheese Awards

Success for Italian cheeses at 2023 World Cheese Awards

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

CheeseItaly achieved remarkable success on the global stage, securing a total of 22 awards at the 2023 World Cheese Awards held in Norway. Representing the Italian national cheese team, CheeseItaly took home 5 gold, 8 silver, and 9 bronze medals.

Panzanella a Tuuscan saled perfect for hot summer nights

The Food of Italy: Panzanella and Tuscany

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In this series, we delve into the culinary delights of Italy. Tuscany – home to Florence, Siena, Lucca and many more beautiful towns, villages and cities – is where you’ll find this salad. Panzanella, a basic yet filling salad perfect for those hot summer nights.