by PASTA PRESS | Mar 6, 2024 | Italian Culture
Enter the southern pleasure of cannoli. A crispy tube filled with sweet ricotta cheese and often studded with candied fruit or chocolate chips might not sound immediately like your new best friend, but just trust us. Its origins can be traced back to Sicily, where it...
by PASTA PRESS | Mar 6, 2024 | Italian Culture
Few threads intertwine as intriguingly as the Irish and Italians. From the bustling streets of New York City to Chicago their relationship has always been a complex balance between camaraderie, competition, and cultural exchanges. But what’s the deal with these...
by PASTA PRESS | Mar 6, 2024 | Italian Culture
The undisputed champion of Italian desserts. Legend has it that this creamy special was born in the bustling trattorias of Treviso, Italy, in the late 1960s. The details of its inception are still shrouded in mystery, but one thing we know for sure: tiramisu was a...
by PASTA PRESS | Mar 5, 2024 | Italian Culture
Last but certainly not least, we have panna cotta. This now elegant dessert hails from humble beginnings in the northern regions of Italy. It was first concocted as a simple way to showcase the region’s abundant dairy products. With its origins dating back to...
by PASTA PRESS | Mar 4, 2024 | Pasta Preparation
Indulge yourself with our creamy mozzarella and vine-ripened tomatoes Caprese Salad Appetizer. Followed by whole pines nuts, hand-plucked basil, imported cheeses from the regions of Parma and Lazio and ground into our Pesto. If you like, use our Italian insider...