Food
Welcome to our Food section! Get ready to explore a world of deliciousness that brings a bit of joy to your plate. From cracking weeknight suppers and comforting bakes to tasty treats and inspiration for feeding a crowd, we’ve got you covered. We’re all about simple, flavourful food that’s a pleasure to cook and even more so to eat. Dive in and find your next culinary adventure – happy cooking!
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live Coffee Bean Roasting at Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milan has got to be one of the poshest and most exclusive Starbucks you have ever stepped foot in. Or is it usual for you, to observe live coffee bean roasting while sipping your preferred hot or cold caffeinated beverage? In a coffee-enthusiastic country such as Italy, it’s no surprise that just…
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Neapolitan Pizza Margherita at Eataly Milan Smeraldo
Neapolitan Pizza Margherita can be enjoyed at EATALY Milano Smeraldo in the heart of Milan. EATALY stands for everything Italy has to offer, culinary wise. Buy the best hand selected packed ingredients at any EATALY Supermarket, or dine at their Resturants enclosed by the supermarket. Wherever I am, if there is an EATALY I already…
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the best Penne alla Arrabiata in Milan
Enjoy the best spicy Penne alla Arrabiata in Milan at Ristorante Sabatini! Eating authentic Italian Food in Milan, that’s not a hard task. However, due to all the influences of modern cuisine, the real authentic dining experience in Milan is kinda lacking a bit. What a nice treat to have had a truly authentic Italian…
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Vegetarian alla Carbonara Pasta with fried Onion
Spaghetti alla Carbonara is one iconic Italian pasta dish. It definitely ranks among the top five most cherished Italian dishes, just after a classic Pizza Margherita and Pomodoro Spaghetti of course. Pasta Carbonara has it’s origins in Rome, maybe a bit more precisely in the rural area surrounding it, known as Lazio. The tale tells…
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Tiramisu in Imola by GIOELIA Cremeria
Tiramisu to go/for takeaway in Imola is available from GIOELIA, formerly known as Emilia Cremeria. GIOELIA Cremeria is an Italian patisserie/confectionery chain with numerous branches almost everywhere in Italy (click for an overview of all departments, international). At GIOELIA you can be safe of always getting something delicious in identical quality. During my visit to Imola,…
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Cacio e Pepe in Rome at Roscioli Salumeria Ristorante
Eating Cacio e Pepe in Rome at Roscioli Salumeria has been an incredible experience. Not only the excellent Food was outstanding, but also the Location alone is worth any visit. A Feeling like you are eating at a Friends place, while actually, you are sitting in a deli, next to wine bottles, prosciutto thighs and…
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Restaurant with the best view in Verona – Re Teodorico Castel San Pietro
Can you imagine what’s even better than a Restaurant with probably the best view in Verona? Exactly, when this particular Restaurant offers really, and I mean really delicious Food. That’s kind of a Jackpot, right? With no particular plan on what to do, I took the Funicular di Verona up to Castel San Pietro, to…
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Sicilian street food in Palermo at Rasca Palermo
“Rasca. Sicilian Street Food.” is the claim by Rasca, a snack bar right next to Politeama in the lively city centre. Rasca Palermo brings back the gastronomic tradition of Sicilian street food, actually something you can’t find omnipresent in Palermo anymore. The location of the snack bar couldn’t be better at Piazza Ruggero Settimo, as…
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Hotel Restaurant NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento | Review
Usually, when visiting Cities, I tend to eat out. To get a vibe of the City, discover local specialities and usually also as I’m anyway outside and just grab a bite where ever I am. During my stay in Rome on one evening, I just didn’t feel like going out. Finding a good Restaurant in…
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Spaghetti with dried tomatoes and mozzarella – Recipe
Spaghetti with dried tomatoes and mozzarella. So easy, so simple, so delicious! It’s actually a two-pot dish; however, if you want to skip the (actually crucial) frying part, you can also make a one-pot dish out of this recipe.
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Delicious Bigoli Pasta Pesto Genovese at Bigoi Padua / Padova
Is Fast Food always unhealthy? absolutely not! A new kind of fast food chain is taking over (northern) Italy and I absolutely love it. Bigoi. In various locations and cities across the northern part of Italy, they are selling Pasta. Quick and easy. Their only type of Pasta is Bigoli, or Pici in the Tuscan…
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How to order Coffee with ice cream in Italy – Caffé con pallina di gelato
It’s a hot afternoon, you’re getting tired, and you want both something sweet and energizing. The perfect combination is coffee and ice cream. Instead of ordering both separate, you can simply request Caffé con pallina di gelato, also known as Affogatto. In a larger than “espresso-sized” cup you’re getting a coffee, or Caffé, with a…
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Recipe: Gnocchi di Verona with brown butter & parmesan (authentic & simple recipe)
Gnocchi di Verona is both a typical and traditional dish of the Veronese gastronomy. And as a Tourist, you simply cannot visit Verona without enjoying and eating at least one portion of Gnocchi. Gnocchi, more or less pronounced like njoki [ˈɲɔkːi], is actually a super easy to make yet filling yet delicious dish. However, until recently I always…
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Dessert speciality from Verona: Torta Russa di Verona (Recipe)
When in Verona, you have to try and taste the local speciality Torta Russa di Verona. Every city or region has its own recipes, and that’s something truly wonderful. Torta Russa di Verona means “Russian cake from Verona”, and the origin of this recipe isn’t actually that old. One of the two hypothesis of the…
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Current Vegetarian Food Options at McDonalds Italy
In the past, McDonald’s Italy used to have a vegetarian burger on their menu. Unbeatable, their original McVeggie was my absolute favourite McDonald’s Burger worldwide. But as it was only a temporary offer to celebrate EXPO 2015 in Milan, they discontinued it at some point but had another meat-free option available. The “new” McVeggie was…
