traditional italian food
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Posted: November 10, 2021Categories: Recipes
In the Vibonese area, this type of bread is called "tozzulu", or hard bread, in other words, bread baked twice. Find out more on the Bottega di Calabria blog.
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Posted: November 09, 2021Categories: Stories
Stroncatura, in local dialect 'struncatura', is a typical product of Calabrian cuisine, in particular of Gioia Tauro. Find out more on our blog.
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Posted: November 05, 2021Categories: Recipes
When there is little or nothing in the pantry, spaghetti with tuna is one of the most popular recipes to save dinner. Find out more on our blog.
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Posted: November 03, 2021Categories: Recipes
Pasta with escarole is a quick and easy to prepare, light first course that grandmothers used to make when cleaning escarole. Find out more on our blog.
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Posted: October 29, 2021Categories: Recipes
Fancy an explosion of flavours in a single dish? Then you absolutely must try Calabrian peperonata. The recipe is on our blog.
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Posted: October 27, 2021Categories: Stories
Traditional recipes, rich in aromas and flavours, are paired with full-bodied red wines with good alcohol content, even better if they are regional. Find out more on our blog.
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Posted: October 25, 2021Categories: Recipes
In October and November in Calabria, the olive harvest takes place. They start with the green olives to be prepared by crushing them, then it is the turn of the olives in brine.
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Posted: October 22, 2021Categories: Stories
Barrique wine originates from the "barriques", large wooden barrels made from 225 litres of oak. In these barrels, the wine is left to age slowly.
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Posted: October 21, 2021Categories: Stories
The origins of panettone can be found in the medieval custom of celebrating Christmas with bread that was richer than everyday bread. Find out more.
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Posted: October 18, 2021Categories: Recipes
The scent of autumn is wafting into our kitchen today with a delicious chestnut flour tart. The filling is a tasty chestnut and chocolate cream.