Mondovino: the film by Jonathan Nossiter
Robert Parker, probably the most influential wine critic in history, retired at the age of 71 from the editorship of The Wine Advocate, the world's prestigious wine magazine. Together with Michel Rolland, oenologist, he too was important and influential in dictating international style. Characters discussed for their strong influence as one of their [...]
Italian aperitifs: Bologna, where taste and tradition meet
We dive into the heart of Emilia, between the porticoes of beautiful Bologna, to explore the always rich food and wine offerings of this city that, over the years, has also become a point of reference for mixology, the art of preparing impeccable cocktails. Bologna is a cultured, young, creative city where good drinking is the protagonist of the aperitifs [...]
Brasserie: the king of Apulian street food in Gallipoli
The heart of Gallipoli's historic centre. A safe haven, a tale of love for one's work, joy and sharing. A simple and tasty street food, an essential stop for those who love good food and excellent beer, Anglo-American style with the flavours of Apulian tradition. All this, and much more, is [...]
Hugo: the fresh South Tyrolean aperitif conquers Italy
Fresh, lighter than the classic spritz, ideal for the summer period but also enjoyable in winter because of its main ingredient, typical of the region where it originates, Trentino Alto Adige, namely elderflower juice. Hugo was originally prepared with lemon balm syrup but, later, the [...]
Avoiding waste in the kitchen: the InSinkErator vademecum
In these months of health emergencies we have discovered the kitchen as a place for experimentation, socialising and fun, but the hours spent between the cookers have also multiplied the risk of waste. To help people better manage resources, the American multinational InSinkErator, world famous for inventing the food disposer [...]
SUPERFOOD: His Majesty the Salmon
The Atlantic salmon is the most widespread and best known on the market and is the only native species on the European continent. Moreover, it is one of the most widely farmed and eaten species for over two thousand years. Delicious and rich in valuable nutrients, it is an exceptional superfood, a valuable source of omega-3, useful for preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases [...].
The Roman apertivo: the ritual born in ancient Rome of sumptuous banquets
The Italian ritual par excellence, the aperitivo. An occasion for conviviality and a moment of relaxation after a day's work, the aperitif varies from region to region. An important historical premise: the aperitivo originated in ancient Rome as the sumptuous banquet of rich lords and politicians. An occasion not to be missed to show off all the vanity and opulence of the Empire, the dishes were [...].
Tris di Gusto: red pepper, burrata and basil
An emotion. This is the first word that comes to mind when we imagine the combination we have thought up for you in this issue of Food Lifestyle. A combination that can lead to remarkable creations, such as a delicate first course or a tasty bruschetta, and which we are sure you will never tire of. The red pepper, a typical summer vegetable, mistakenly [...]
TASTE TRIS: green asparagus, egg and truffle
Thanks to the synergy between science and cuisine, new combinations and sensory pathways have been discovered, combinations of foods that are very far apart, yet go incredibly well together. In fact, when several foods have one or more of the same molecules in their aromatic structure, then they can result in an explosive combination on the palate. Such is the case with asparagus [...].
The merenda sinoira: the legend of Turin's historic aperitif
The aperitif is serious business. A moment of relaxation after work, a light alternative to dinner or a ritual among friends. In Italy, this appointment cannot be ignored. So let's kick off a new column in which we will discover the best aperitifs in the history of Italy. We begin our journey from the progenitor [...]
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