There is a place in Cesena where time has not been interrupted, only preserved. The Biblioteca Malatestiana is the oldest civic library in Europe. It has remained exactly as it was. Inside, you find wooden benches and manuscripts still chained to their desks. There is a quiet sense of continuity [...]
One of my favourite places in Modena One of my favourite places in Modena, in Emilia Romagna, is the Mercato Albinelli. Built in 1931, it replaced the old open-air market that once filled the surrounding streets. It was created to bring order and hygiene, but above all to give a [...]
Last year, I visited Naples and its surrounding areas twice.This region blends heritage, beauty, warmth, and an extraordinary food culture. As I explored the region’s food, I found that it wasn’t the complex dishes or elaborate preparations that stayed with me. Instead, I was most struck by two simple, essential [...]
Italian cuisine has just added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. But for me, it’s never just been about recipes or famous dishes. Italian food is about so much more than what’s on the plate. It’s about how we come together, how we live, and how we look after [...]
The scent of Carpi’s autumn — where memory meets sweetness A taste of home Grapes don’t only become wine — they also give life to a small world of ancient flavours. Cooked grape mosto has long been the soul of local kitchens, turned into condiments like savour and savurètt, paired [...]