We take a look at Pecorino, an ancient grape from central Italy which makes excellent white wines and which deserves to be better known beyond the confines of its terroir… See more: italytravelandlife.com/wines/drink-it…

This creamy courgette and ricotta pasta is full of fresh Italian flavour with a vibrant green courgette sauce and plenty of ricotta, of course! Get the recipe: italytravelandlife.com/recipes/creamy…

In his workshop tucked away in Sauris di Sopra, Herman Plozzer chips away at blocks of timber to create beautiful sculptures. Read about the ancient traditions in Sauris: italytravelandlife.com/culture/sauris…

In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull returns to the Po Valley to update us on the problems facing Europe’s rice producers… Read it here: italytravelandlife.com/learn-italian/…

Mario Matassa shares his method for making grilled vegetables with couscous (couscous con verdure grigliate) Get the recipe: italytravelandlife.com/food/grilled-v…

Fill your plate with these roasted vegetables with lentils, mozzarella and mint oil. Don’t be shy to try some variations according to which veggies you can find. Get the recipe: italytravelandlife.com/recipes/roaste…

Love delicious Italian food? Looking for your next adventure? Look no further and discover our five foodie reasons to visit the beautiful Naples! See all 5 here: italytravelandlife.com/blog/5-foodie-…

In the Siena region and neighbouring Chianti Classico territory, Amy McPherson meets a group of passionate Tuscans whose love for their land is creating a lifestyle and production choice of returning to the basics Read the blog: italytravelandlife.com/travel/back-to…

There's no cream in this authentic carbonara recipe 🍝 Here's how to make it: italytravelandlife.com/recipes/fusill…

The seas around Italy are teeming with life and its coastline boasts a thrilling array of natural wonders. Jenny Oldaker explores a few of its highlights: italytravelandlife.com/italianews/top…

Val Nicastro visits the “Garden City” north of Milan that is, among other things, home to a palace that one Italian poet described as “Little Versailles” Read '48 Hours in Varese': italytravelandlife.com/travel/48-hour…

A painting often really does speak a thousand words, and in this one we get to dive into to the mystical world of Dante... Read more: italytravelandlife.com/culture/painti…

If you’re seeking an Italian-inspired sweet treat, this mascarpone and lemon cake recipe from Mario Matassa could be exactly what you’ve been looking for… Get the recipe: italytravelandlife.com/recipes/mascar…

Touring Sicily’s historic and picturesque Ionian Coast, Chris Allsop takes in the sights and its superb culinary scene, extraordinary history, and all-round Mediterranean pulchritude… Read 'A tale of three cities: Taormina' italytravelandlife.com/holidays/tale-…

In the latest edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull reports on the recent G7 summit hosted by Italy at luxury hotel Borgo Egnazia in Puglia. Read it here: italytravelandlife.com/learn-italian/…

Tomatoes are a most versatile fruit – though they have only been in Europe for some 500 years, hundreds of Italian recipes use them. Here's one of our favourites... Get the Tomato and Ricotta Tart recipe: italytravelandlife.com/food/tomato-ri…

Mario Matassa spends a packed weekend discovering a captivating world of fine food, elegant locals and compelling history right on his doorstep italytravelandlife.com/holidays/48-ho…

Rice will always be considered an essential store cupboard ingredient in every Italian household, and Mario Matassa's recipe for rice pudding with almonds and raisins demonstrates why… Get the recipe: italytravelandlife.com/recipes/rice-p…

Hannah Bellis goes beyond a Venice holiday and explores the Villas of the Veneto to choose her top 3 to visit: italytravelandlife.com/tours/beyond-a…

This warm winter salad, with roasted pumpkin, spinach, baby roasted tomatoes and mozzarella, drizzled with balsamic is a wonderful and healthy vegetarian option… Get the recipe: italytravelandlife.com/recipes/pumpki…