Naples on the table: Food, Culture and Travel
Experience the vibrant soul of Naples. Discover traditional Neapolitan recipes, deep-dives into the city's rich culture, and immersive travel guides. Bring the authentic essence of Southern Italy into your home!
Wondering what Broccoli Rabe (Friarielli) actually is? Here is the quick answer: they are the ‘green gold’ of Campania, tender shoots of turnip tops with an unmistakable bitter and spicy flavor. Essential on authentic Neapolitan pizza or as a side to fresh sausages, this vegetable is the best-kept secret of Southern Italian cuisine. Below, discover their history and, most importantly, …
Christmas in Naples is not just a holiday: it is a way of living and feeling. In fact, in this city emotion is breathed at every corner. Therefore, Christmas begins long before December 25 and lasts until after the Epiphany. For instance, for almost a month, the streets are filled with lights. Additionally, balconies are decorated with stars and home …
Patate al Forno is a dish that needs no introduction in Naples. They are not protagonists, but without them, the table would lose its soul. These Italian roasted potatoes —seasoned with rosemary, onion, garlic, and white wine— belong to that category of simple and eternal recipes, capable of filling the house with an aroma that announces Sunday, family, and warmth. …
In Naples, Neapolitan bread is not just a side dish. It is the daily breath of a people who learned to transform humble ingredients into art. Bread —’o pane, as it is affectionately called— represents work, waiting, and gratitude. Its scent, escaping from neighborhood ovens at dawn, mixes with fresh coffee. This food is much more than flour, water, and …
The Authentic Homemade Limoncello is not just a liqueur; it is the sun of Campania bottled. Among the aromas that define the Sorrento coast and our culture, few are as iconic as this “liquid gold.” This intense yellow digestive has become the ambassador of our lifestyle, but to prepare it correctly, the secret is not speed, but the raw material: …
The Sorrento Lemon PGI is not just any citrus fruit; it is the undisputed king of the peninsula and a true emblem of Campania’s gastronomic tradition. When we evoke the Sorrento coast, beyond its breathtaking views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and picturesque alleys, what truly captivates us is the intense perfume of this “yellow gold.” But what makes this variety …
At the height of summer, when the orchards are overflowing with bright, fleshy vegetables, the eggplant becomes the undisputed queen of the table. In the cuisine of southern Italy, and especially in the Neapolitan tradition, this humble and versatile ingredient is transformed into memorable recipes, full of flavor, history and simplicity. Today I bring you a particularly delicious version: baked …
Peppers with olives. Summer in southern Italy is not only lived with your feet in the sand and the sun on your skin: it is savored. And if there is one ingredient that represents this season with all its color and flavor, it is undoubtedly the bell pepper. Fleshy, sweet and juicy, this fruit is at its best between June …
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When we talk about Italy’s culinary treasures, we cannot leave out the pomodoro San Marzano, also known as the red gold of Vesuvius. It is not just a tomato, but a jewel of Italian gastronomy, cultivated in the fertile volcanic soils of Campania, with a flavor and texture that have made it a favorite of chefs, pizzerias and lovers of …
My Family’s Lasagna In almost all traditional Italian dishes there are multiple versions, each with its own personal touch, with different stories and family secrets. And with lasagna it couldn’t be different. Today I want to share with you my family’s version, a unique recipe from my mother, which was never missing on our table during special celebrations like Easter …