How to Order & Enjoy Coffee in Italy Saying that coffee is a big industry in Italy is an understatement! According to coffeeresearch.org, 14 billion espresso coffees are consumed each year in Italy. Estimates show that over 270,364 people work as baristas, …
Cannoli Dip
Cannoli Dip This dip is fantastic and served with chocolate and regular graham crackers and is easy to make!! I have been asked several times to bring this for dessert. I actually found this on Pinterest and have it …
7 Signs You Are Eating in a Tourist Trap
7 Signs You Are About to Eat In a Tourist Trap Signs? You finally get to Italy and want to truly enjoy the culture. You want to enjoy the people, the food, and La Dolce Vita; the good life. How …
11 of the Best Foods of Italy
11 of the Best Foods of Italy 11 of the best foods in Italy is our subject today but really, how can we limit it to just eleven? It was very difficult and of course, we really had to just …
Gelato vs. American Ice Cream
The Cold Dessert Debate: Gelato vs. American Ice Cream There is a lot to be said about gelato in Italy. There seems to be a store on every street. The flavors are pretty much all the same, with a few …
Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake
Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake This lemon ricotta cheesecake is so good that I make it more often than I probably should! It is very light and not too lemony (is that a word?) The lemon makes it fresh. This is a must-try …
Gelato Festival 2017 Europe UPDATE
Gelato Festival 2017 – Europe Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on June 29, 2017, and has been updated to announce the winners!! (Bottom of post) The Gelato Festival started in 2010 to celebrate the Florentine origins of ice cream. …
Street Food | Lampredotto | Speciality in Florence
Street Food – Lampredotto Lampredotto is a Florentine street food you will find being served in many of the food carts around Florence, Italy. Generally, you will not find traditional food carts in Italy. Now…. you might ask… “What is …
Florence Restaurant
There are so many great restaurants in Florence but here are some of our favorites!
Lentil Soup: Easy & Delicious!
Lentil Soup Italians eat lentils for New Year’s as they are supposed to be good luck. This easy recipe makes enough that you can freeze the leftovers and save them for another day. I have tried many recipes but …