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Home to Naples, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Procida, Mount Vesuvius, the Royal Palace of Caserta, and Franco Pepe, Campania undoubtedly exemplifies Italy at its most romantic. In addition to everything to see and do, the territory serves as the backdrop for some of Italy’s finest, most beloved ingredients. Some you can find in the U.S., other...

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As this pandemic grinds on, many of us italophiles grow increasingly anxious about our inability to travel freely to and from Italy. We look for various alternatives to keep the connection alive and vibrant: we practice our language lessons, we try out regional recipes in our own kitchens, and we watch enviously as Stanley Tucci gorges his way thro...

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Holy wine! No, that's not a Batman-style exclamation.  It's the English name for Vin Santo, a golden, ambery dessert wine that's especially beloved by the Tuscans – and often paired with cantucci. The hard, crumbly almond biscotti are dunked into the wine to soften them before eating. Production After harvesting, the vin santo grapes are left to dr...

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Most people know the story of Venetian explorer Marco Polo bringing noodles back home from China. It’s a fun story, but it’s also inaccurate: Pasta was already popular in Italy by the time Marco Polo made his famous voyage to China at the end of the 13th century. And while the Chinese may have been enjoying noodles for thousands of years before pas...

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In 2020, Prosciutto San Daniele PDO production marked record performances, in line with expectations. Despite a drop in exports due to the pandemic consequences, the cured meat confirms itself as one of the main drivers of the Italian food sector. The total production reached 2,546,000 pork legs sent for processing, coming from 54 slaughterhouses t...

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On April 21st-22nd-23rd, the IACCSE is getting ready for its one-of-a-kind, digital roadshow: ‘MEET US’. This three-day event, aims to provide key information to the Italian SMEs operating in the interior design and food & beverage industries interested in exploring new opportunities in the North American market. Industry experts will participate a...

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In Italy’s southeastern peninsular region, embraced by the Mediterranean breeze of the Adriatic and Ionian seas, is Puglia. Recognized as one of Italy’s culturally richest territories, Puglia has long enjoyed a history of distinction due to its simple but equally rich gastronomy, historic architecture, and long-standing influence in the production...

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Why does the world need a new pasta shape? For Dan Pashman, host of the food podcast The Sporkful, there's just a lot of mediocre pasta out there. There's plenty of room for improvement. "Spaghetti is just a tube," he tells Morning Edition. "After a few bites, it's the same." And its round shape means it's not great at holding on to sauce. Meet his...

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Automobili Turismo e Sport is about to enter the United States, close to a decade on since the historic Italian performance marque was revived following a 50-year hiatus. The company has teamed up with MAXRPM Motorsports based in Brementon, Washington, for its U.S. launch and will initially offer a relatively affordable race car known as the RR Tur...

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In Sicily, tailored clothing is an integral part of a lifestyle that harmonises with the beauty of the place. Passion, patience and care in the choice of fabrics and customer focus are the ingredients of this art. Italian sartorial art Dedication and passion combined with elegance and style are the calling card of Italian tailoring, which uses only...

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