From poor to noble: why Italy's "cucina povera" is a trend today
The cucina povera, or "poor cuisine", has never been an indictment of poverty.
Mamma mia, mangiare
Food is everything in Italy: pleasure, lifestyle and bliss! Welcome to the food paradise, welcome to Italy!
Did you know? Lasagne has its roots in the ancient Romans
Tomatoes first came to Italy in the 16th century.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina: the superstar of Tuscany
Crispy grilled on the outside, tender and pink on the inside, with a distinctive bone in the centre:
Parmesan or Grana Padano: what are the differences?
They look similar and both come from northern Italy
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale: Modena's black gold
One of the finest foods in Italy - and one of the most strictly protected.
Why Italians talk about food even when they're eating
These conversations have flavour - and Emozioni Grandi.
How Italy drinks coffee - and why it tastes different everywhere
Espresso in Italy is more than just a coffee - it's a moment. And it's different in every city.
10 basics so you don't stand out in a restaurant in Italy
Tipping, paying separately and flip-flops: everything you need to know.
Spaghetti love: Hard facts about the long noodle
Whether in tomato sauce, alle vongole or simply with butter - a round of spaghetti always goes!
Pizza? Not at all! This is how hearty the Aosta Valley eats
Lots of meat, lots of cheese, cabbage and turnips.
The most famous Panini shop in Naples - with XL waiting time
Naples - The queue goes around the corner and then another 50 metres into the alley. If you want to buy a panino at Naples' most famous panino shop, you need perseverance above all else.
From north to south: this is how different Italian cuisine is
Italy's cuisine from north to south: we eat our way through! This is how delicious Bella Italia eats, the regional specialities in small bites...
Buffalo, burrata or fior di latte: the world of mozzarella
It's almost a feeling of being in love when you bite into mozzarella.
From parmesan to prosciutto: Emilia-Romagna is delicious!
Emilia-Romagna is considered the culinary heart of Italy. Many of the supposedly typical Italian specialities have their roots in the middle of the boot. The top 10.
