Classic Tiramisù – Instructions: 1. First we prepare the syrup. Pour the water and sugar into a small saucepan, mix and put on the fire. Bring it to 121°C by checking with a kitchen thermometer. 2. Using the electric whisk, whip the egg yolks with the sugar until they swell and become clearer. Pour
They are called “Savoiardi” in Italian, from the House of Savory, Italy’s last monarchs. They are light, fluffy Italian sponge finger biscuits with a very long history, dating all the way to the 1300’s.
Pina Bresciani is Italian-Canadian and lives in Vancouver in Canada, here she writes on her blog Pinabresciani.com proposing her cooking recipes, many of which inspired by her visits to Italy. Here is our interview: HOW WAS YOUR PASSION FOR ITALIAN FOOD BORN? In many ways! I’m Italian-Canadian, so growing up here in Canada, many family
One of the most traditional Italian menu can help us to make a very smooth and delicious shifting: we’re talking abt bean and pasta soup, with its countless variations.
Beautifully balanced in taste, Burrata is a perfect blend of contrasting textures working together to create a landscape of soothing delights. From the outside, it could be mistaken for fresh mozzarella. But its soft shell wraps around a creamy center, that delivers a clash of sensations and a buttery consistency unlike any other. When cut
These weeks, we’re cooking from the pantry more than ever, and we’re concerned about keeping it always stocked with staples. Canned Tomatoes are definitely a staple and a pantry all-star! If there are a few cans of them in our pantry, we can easily face any culinary emergency and make so many dishes! Super versatile and
Most of us already know how many beneficial virtues Extra Virgin Olive Oil has. It contains powerful antioxidants and beneficial fatty acids that help fighting free radicals and reduce the risk of heart and neurological diseases. And this makes it a kind of Long Life Elixir, on our table. But it isn’t so sure all
You may have cooked pasta many times, but have you ever cooked it perfectly? Let’s have a look at the main tips to find out how to get the most out of this staple of Italian cuisine! Pasta is one of the first things most of us cook. Even those that don’t enjoy cooking will
February 14th is Valentine’s Day, the Day of Love. Everywhere in the world, it is a special day for all and sundry. Be it school going teens who are hesitant to approach their crush and tell them how much they like them, or couples who have been married for years now, everyone finds a refreshed
Originally from Tuscany, The Cantucci, also known as “Prato biscuits”, are now widespread and prepared throughout Italy. They were born from a very ancient recipe, already known in 1500 and used at the court of the Medici dynasty. But their fame spread around the world after 1867, when a Tuscan pastry chef introduced them at
Cream with mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers and coffee: this mix is the secret behind the best-loved, best-known and best-selling Italian dessert on Earth.
During the Christmas Holidays, every kind of delicacy lays the tables of Italians. Each region produces its own specialty, in a triumph of spieces, dried fruit, honey and sparkling candied fruits. And then, there are the most common Christmas desserts, those that, from North to South, cannot be missing on any table. First of all,