Food and Wine
Our overview of our favorite food and wine we have tasted in Europe, plus the must-try local favorites for each country and city we have visited.
Simple Italian Recipes: How to Make Pesto Sauce
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. Simple Italian Recipe: Basil Pesto A Taste of Italy Right In Your Own Home! Since we can’t go to Italy right now, we thought we’d bring a little bit of Italy home to you. Today I am focusing on Pesto Sauce. I learned how to make pesto in my 20’s because although my grandmother would make it, I really didn’t like pesto sauce until I was an adult. I remember my grandmother eating it on bread for lunch or snack – it was never served over pasta in our house. Now, I make large batches…
Simple Italian Recipes: How to Make Cannoli
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. Simple Italian Recipe: Cannoli A Taste of Italy Right In Your Own Home! Since we can’t go to Italy right now, we thought we’d bring a little bit of Italy home to you. Today I am focusing on Cannoli – a treat my grandmother used to make. I learned how to make cannoli when I was about 10, although I was never able to master the cannoli shells. I can make them but they just aren’t the same. When I was in Sicily recently, I tried cannoli every opportunity possible – from nicer restaurant desserts…
Simple Italian Recipes: How to Make Ricotta Cheese
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. Simple Italian Recipe: Ricotta Cheese A Taste of Italy Right In Your Own Home! Since we can’t go to Italy right now, we thought we’d bring a little bit of Italy home to you. Watch our video on how to make homemade ricotta cheese. It is easy and delicious. Ingredients:1/2 gallon whole milk1-2 cups heavy cream3 lemons – juiced and strained (about 1/4 – 1/3 cup). You can also use white vinegar if you don’t have lemon.1-2 t salt Supplies:Colander (medium to large)Large bowl (to set the calendar in)Large potCheesecloth or tea towel Instructions: Place…
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Life in Italy compared to the USA
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. General Observations about Life in Italy Compared to the USA The American Dream is rapidly transforming to become the European Dream — and Italy leads the transformation. While America has long provided great consumer, housing, and private travel abundance, these things are inherently less fulfilling, more inwardly focused, and more individualized. Indeed, some refer to America’s way of live today as a form of “Privatopia,” where quality of life ends when one steps outside their home, gets out of their car, or the iPad breaks down. In Europe — and particularly in Italy — one…
Best Italian Wines We’ve Tasted
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. Choosing the Best Italian Wines Italy has some of the best Italian wines we’ve tasted. Italy does not export its finest wines so be sure to try some of the local wines when in Italy. Take note of the certification and wine quality when trying a local wine. We often drink the wines that come highly recommended or are truly unique to the region or restaurant. Most restaurants serve a delicious house wine, which is a basic table wine, at very affordable prices. Visit a local enoteca (an Italian wine bar) or schedule a tasting…
Best Outdoor Markets
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. The Best Outdoor Food Markets in Italy We have found that a great way to experience authenticity, “live like a local,” have a lot of fun, taste and buy a lot of delicious fresh food, hear a lot of Italians singing and shouting, and have a lot of friendly interactions with local residents is to visit an outdoor food market. Fortunately, there are countless fantastic outdoor markets throughout Italy. Food markets are an important part of life in Italian cities. Unlike Americans, who shop relatively infrequently for food, many Italians enjoy the convivial ritual of…
Best Gelato Shops In Italy
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. Italy has the best gelato in the world. Gelato was invented in Italy by a Florentine named Bernardo Buontalenti in the 16th century. He served it at a banquet held by the powerful Medici family. Gelato uses fresh, local ingredients, is highly flavorful, and has an exceptionally smooth, silky texture. What are the Differences Between Gelato and Ice Cream? Gelato is not simply Italian for ice cream. While both are made with milk, cream, and sugar, gelato contains no egg yolks and has a much higher proportion of milk to cream than ice cream. Less…