Author: Marc Coffey

Italian Basket Cheese, Ricotta and Ricotta Salata In Italy, basket cheese is is called formaggio fresca (fresh cheese) and is

Shrove Tuesday is also called Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or Pancake Day. What Does Shrove Mean? The word shrove means

Italian Roast Beef in Milk Gravy ARROSTO AL LATTE This Italian Roast Beef in Milk Recipe will make a tender

CURCURIGHEDDU – ZUCCHINI FRITTELLE INGREDIENTS: 4 zucchini, ½ cup of chickpea flour, 1 sachet of San Gavino Monreale saffron, Salt

Homemade Pasta from Scratch with King Crab and Sage Butter  Makes 4 servings For the Pasta: 1 cup all-purpose flour

Carnival in Viareggio: Floats in Tuscany Known for its massive papier-mâché floats that satirise political and cultural figures, Viareggio’s float

Sa Sartiglia in Oristano, Sardinia     Oristano Sa Sartiglia: Every year, the spectacular horse parade ‘Oristano Sa Sartiglia’ takes place

Baci di dama – ‘lady’s kisses’ Valentines These beautiful little hazelnut biscuits are famous all over Italy, often packaged in

Esteriore Brothers – Volare Esteriore Brothers: A Musical Legacy and Global Phenomenon The Esteriore Brothers—Piero, Mimmo, Gabriele, and Amedeo—are an

How to make Sicilian Cannoli for Valentines Day INGREDIENTS FOR PASTRY: 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp choc powder/cocoa 1 tsp