An ancient Liguria fresh pasta shape: gasse In Liguria there are countless historical pasta shapes. “Gasse” are one of them. Literally they mean loops and they are an ancient Genoa …
Here in Italy, you may already know, the week before the beginning of Lend period we celebrate Carnival. Kids put on their funniest dreamy-like costumes, streets and public gardens …
February is the month when, here in Liguria, the first artichokes appear on the stalls of the market. The most coveted, the best, are the artichokes of Albenga, better known …
Looking for a gift, especially for Christmas, isn’t it becoming a little bit stressful for you too? Bombarded by a commercial countdown that starts after Halloween, flooded with social and work …
Baci di Alassio (literally kisses from Alassio) are one of the most representative sweets of the West Italian Riviera. Made up with hazelnut and chocolate, they were invented and patented by …
Have you ever had to wake up late and not have more time to organize something with friends? Or to have friends over but an almost empty fridge? Sometimes it …
There is no trattoria in the Ligurian countryside that does not offer "Ligurian braised rabbit" in its menu. There is no family that does not have a nonna’s recipe …
Salted anchovies are a staple of my pantry. They are a “flavor booster“ and the reason - Liguria old cook knew without knowing - is that they bring umami to any …
Tomato sauce is one of the pillars of the traditional Italian cuisine and still one of the most used ingredient in an everyday cooking. This is not just tomatoes in …
Also known as Anchovies all'Ammiraglia, anchovies marinated with lemon are one of the most common starters of the Ligurian cuisine. They are often prepared for family lunches, they are invariably …
Just imagine. A long table under a grapevine pergola, the white linen tablecloth trembling under a light breeze, the blue sea there, below, stretched like a silk bedsheet. All around …
