Christmas in Italy
The markets, the long dinner on the Eve, the sweets, and the customs behind them.
The Last Pasta Makers of Bologna
At six in the morning, on wooden boards older than many of the city's restaurants, Bologna's sfogline roll sheets of egg pasta thin enough to let the light through. For a generation the craft looked as if it might not find a second act. In Bologna, quietly, it has.
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November in Italy
Fog on the Po, risotto weather, and the opera season opening at La Scala.
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From the Italian kitchen
Regional recipes, from pasta to dessert.
Cioccolata Calda: Thick Italian Hot Chocolate
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Milan at Christmas: Markets, the Duomo and La Scala
Piazza Duomo’s market runs from 1 December 2026 to 6 January 2027. Add the four-day Oh Bej! fair, La Scala’s opening night and Milanese panettone.
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Cappuccino After Lunch in Italy: Is It Really Against the Rules?
Food & WineYes, cappuccino is a breakfast drink in Italy, but the 'no cappuccino after lunch' rule is wildly overblown. Here's the real, nuanced answer, why the custom exists, and what to order after a meal instead.
Gifts from Italy’s Regions: Books and Film Nights
CultureThree books, three films and six regional connections: choose a reading gift or a shared film evening for someone who loves Italy.
