A passion for balsamic vinegar is nothing new – in 1046 the Holy Roman Emperor Henry III was presented with a silver bottle of this precious nectar on the way to his coronation! While these days balsamic is a lot more accessible, it continues to be...
One of the advantages of having our office at home is that Luca sometimes whips up a delicious lunch using what we have in the cupboard or fridge. Today it was frozen peas and some lovely orecchiette! 1 x onion - finely chopped 1 x clove...
Springtime is a great time to visit la bella Italia – and here are five good reasons why. Fewer tourists and temperate weather With around 46 million people visiting Italy each year (it’s the fifth most visited country in the world), the timing of your visit can...
Most visitors to Milan will make the pilgrimage to see Leonard da Vinci’s Last Supper in the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. This massive painting covered the back wall of the dining hall, inspiring silent reflection among the inhabitants. Most people are also familiar...