Italian Latte E Menta

Italian Latte E Menta

Here in Italy, Latte e Menta, Milk and Mint, is a traditional summer fresh drink. Nourishing, rich, and refreshing. Here’s how to make the syrup with fresh mint and the summery drink by adding the syrup to iced cold milk. It’s a recipe from Ortigia’s...
A TUSCAN BARBECUE DECALOGUE

A TUSCAN BARBECUE DECALOGUE

In this post, I’ll share with you a sort of decalogue of the perfect summer Tuscan barbecue that I wrote for the Italian Colors Newsletter.

Cinque Terre Easter table setting

Cinque Terre Easter table setting

As I planned my upcoming trip to Cinque Terre, I decided to bring a touch of Ligurian beauty into my home with a seasonal Easter brunch. Inspired by the picturesque coastal towns of Cinque Terre, I created an Easter table setting featuring soft hues of blue, pink, and...
Italian gifts made in Italy

Italian gifts made in Italy

Italian gifts made in Italy: “regali” for your family and friends who are in love with Italy. Here is my list of Amazon Italian Christmas gifts ideas.

How to Make an Italian Cheese Board

How to Make an Italian Cheese Board

How to make an Italian cheese board: 7 steps to a perfect Italian cheese board. There are seven fundamental steps to make an Italian cheese board. From choosing three (or more) different kinds of cheese to the accompaniments, from the fruits, to the bread.   how...
Italian Christmas presepe

Italian Christmas presepe

Unfortunately, the Italian Christmas Presepe is a fading tradition.I admire those who won’t abandon it for more “modern” alternatives – or at all. Setting up a rural landscape, paying attention to every tiny detail, and involving the whole...