By João, staff member and passionate about cooking at Hotel Albergaria do Calvario in Evora, Portugal
Portugal is the third largest producer of almonds in Europe, with the nuts coming from Alentejo, Douro and Algarve regions, principally. This recipe was kindly shared with us by João, one of the staff members of the hotel we use in Evora.
Inspired by our American customers, Martha and Sherry, and Hotel Mazzocca in Caramanico, Abruzzo
Pizzelle (meaning "little pizze") is a typical dessert made in Abruzzo, and also the neighbor regions of Molise and Lazio, usually served at Christmas and Easter.
By Carla Simondo at Azienda Agricola Le Roveri in Albenga, Liguria.
This delicious recipe is originally from the Imperia province of western Liguria, but it comes to us from nearby Savona province, from Carla Simondo who is a farmer and entrepreneur at Azienda Agricola Le Roveri in Albenga, which specializes in local fruit and veggie production.
By Nonna Letizia.
Sharing here a delicious and personal recipe that comes to us from Nonna Letizia, Cristiano’s grandmother. This is a powerful edible story for Cristiano who remembers how she used to make it for the family. You might enjoy it on one of our tours in Piedmont.
By Paola Pedergnana (Cristiano's mother).
Sharing here a delicious and personal recipe that comes to us from Paola Pedergnana, Cristiano’s mother. You might enjoy it on one of our summer tours in Piedmont (when peaches are in season). Did you know that amaretti cookies are native to Piedmont?
By Grazia at Dalla Terra Bistrot near Noto in Sicily.
Grazia uses her homegrown almonds to make this healthy beverage! You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sicily or in other regions in south of Italy where this beverage is popular, given the local almond production.
This recipe was inspired by Milena Meneghin, chef/owner at Agriturismo Il Talento Nella Quiete near Lake Como in Lombardy.
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Italy or try your own version at home and feel like "traveling" while in your kitchen.
By Silvia at Azienda Agricola Mandranova near Agrigento in Sicily.
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sicily or try at home using just a few ingredients!
By nonna Ottilia from Agriturismo Anselmi in Terzolas, Trentino.
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Trentino & Sud Tyrolor try at home using just a few ingredients!
By Neapolitan Chef Angelo Guida.
Enjoy this traditional recipe on our tours in Campania or Lazio region, or on one of our cooking classes in Massachusetts, or try it at home using only a few ingredients!
By Nonna Paola from Agriturismo il Molinello in Tuscany.
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Italy or try at home using just a few ingredients. Paola made this recipe without precise quantites but based on her experience!
By Diana Ferrazzini, a Piedmontese friend.
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Piedmont or try at home using just a few ingredients. Diana loves this recipe from Italian baker Giovanni Pina.
By Chef Elisa Cucini at Agriturismo Il Molinello in Tuscany.
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany at Agriturismo il Molinello or in other regions, given how typical is this tart called "crostata" in many places in Italy.
By the 100% Sardinian and friend Simone Scalas.
In Sardinia our friend Simone uses the local Mirto wild berries to make his signature digestif! You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sardinia, or in other regions, given how popular this beverage is all across Italy!
By Andrea Marchesini, a friend and tour guide from Liguria.
In beautiful Alassio, Andrea uses his homegrown lemons to make this limoncello! You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Liguria or in other regions, given how popular this beverage is all across Italy!
By Silvia, Chef at Agriturismo Tenuta del Barone in Piedmont.
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Piedmont!
By Paola Pedergnana (Cristiano’s mamma).
You might enjoy this lesser-known recipe on our tour in Piedmont or other regions of Italy!
By Elisa Cucini from Agriturismo il Molinello in Tuscany.
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany!
