Articles
This section archives every article published on our site – from the resourceful guides found in In The Kitchen to the enchanting insights from our featured, Italian food writers. Italian cuisine is our passion and we’re ready to pass it on to you.
An Olive's Journey to the Table
From the tree to the table,the olives journey ends deliciously. Learn where olives come from, how they are harvested and how the curing process changes the olive from hard and bitter to a savory delight.
Italian Cuisine: The Healthy Way to Grow
Introducing healthy, Italian cuisine into the lives of children from early age can dictate the path they choose to follow throughout adolescence and into adulthood. Encouraging the whole family to be "on the same page," makes life simpler, but also, more nutritious. Read on.
Al Mercato: At the Market
The open markets in towns and cities across Italy are a culinary journey like no other brimming with fresh ingredients from fava beans to funghi porcini. See what is was like to visit them from a first hand experience.
Polenta: Humble Porridge & Fine Dining
Once a peasant food, polenta has been celebrated for it's versitility. It may be the creativity of it's first cooks that made it the culinary star it is today.
How to Pit an Olive
This simple, four-step tutorial will show you the quickest way to pit an olive. Starting your recipes with unpitted olives lets you use the olive to its full potential. Pitting an olive is a kitchen skill worth learning.
A Marvel of Simplicity: Pesto alla genovese
When the fragrance of basil fills the air in Genoa it is time to enjoy one of Italy's most prized sauces.
Pasta's Northern Italian Cousins
Gnocchi, Polenta & Risotto are the preferred starches of northern Italy. We give you an overview of each dish and how it is served in this cuisine.
