Christmas in Rome: Your Guide for 2024
Spending Christmas in Rome is an experience like no other. The Italian capital is calmer and less crowded than during the hectic high season. Christmas lights illuminate the city’s cobbled streets, adding a festive sheen to the already stunning historic centre. Best of all is the weather: clear warm sunny days, and chilly but never […]
The Most Popular Types of Pasta in Italy
Italian cuisine is rich and diverse, but its most popular creations always come down to pizza and pasta. Browse any Roman supermarket or Milanese menu, and you’ll discover there are hundreds of types of pasta in Italy in a wide array of shapes and textures. The simplicity and versatility of pasta let you explore and […]
Where Does Pasta Come From?
Pasta is comparable only to pizza as the most quintessentially Italian food to have become a global hit. Dried durum wheat pasta is a staple in many kitchens worldwide. But how many of us have stopped to wonder: where does pasta come from? While varieties of fresh pasta and noodles have been enjoyed since antiquity, […]
Authentic Amatriciana Recipe in 5 Simple Steps
Amatriciana is a true homage to the simplicity of Italian cuisine: fresh, simple and so, so tasty! In the Eternal City of Rome, there are four supreme dishes (piatti) that satisfy the stomachs of Romans and travellers alike — Amatriciana, Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe and Gricia. An authentic Amatriciana recipe is the sauciest and most tomatoey, […]
The Ultimate Roman Gricia Recipe
Gricia is perhaps the least known of Rome’s big four pasta dishes. Everyone has heard of carbonara. Many have heard of amatriciana and cacio e pepe. But Rome’s gricia recipe has yet to really break out of Italy and onto the international culinary scene. What makes this so surprising is that Gricia may well be […]
Quick & Easy Roman-Style Pizza Recipe
Slices of Roman-style pizza at Alice Pizza, an excellent pizza chain in Rome.
Real Roman Cacio e Pepe Recipe
No dish encapsulates the simplicity of Italian cuisine like cacio e pepe. Meaning “cheese and pepper,” this creamy pasta recipe scintillates the senses and packs a peppery kick, earning it international plaudits from the global foodie community. Rome’s authentic cacio e pepe recipe has become a global staple in recent years, not least in the […]
Best Cooking Classes in Rome for Beginners
With cooking classes becoming more and more popular as an experience in Rome, knowing which one is best for you can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve written this blog: to break down our top cooking classes according to price, difficulty, and the recipes you’ll be perfecting. Featured Cooking Classes in Rome Pasta & Tiramisù […]
On the Trail of the Best Tiramisù in Rome
If you’re like me, the first dessert that comes to mind when you think of Italy is creamy, dreamy tiramisù. (Or gelato, but that’s the topic of another blog ?). It’s easy to see why tiramisù has become so popular. Spongy Savoiardi ladyfinger biscuits, dipped in coffee and smothered in layers of creamy mascarpone and […]
An Easy Tiramisù Recipe for Beginners
Tiramisù might seem tricky, with its creamy layers and coffee infusion. But it’s easier to make than you think, and your friends and family will love it. Our easy tiramisù recipe is great for beginners and is only slightly more simplified than the version we teach in our cooking class. So, if you’re new to […]