There's always that moment when you need to buy a gift, and the budget says one thing while your heart says another....
A friend sees you tense and gives you a "Stai sciuoto!" (stay loose!) with a pat on the shoulder. In those two words...
The longest guide of the year to get your gift right: ideas sorted by recipient and budget, with Neapolitan spirit...
Bourbon lilies and De Crescenzo's little red horse: the story of the symbols of the Regno delle Due Sicilie and of a...
There's a noise in the old house, an object that disappears and then reappears, a coin found on the floor. In Naples...
Sizes, fabrics and prints explained plainly, with the honesty of someone who really wears 'a maglietta' (Neapolitan...
In Naples, a graduation is never a private affair: it's a neighbourhood celebration. Here's how to choose an original...
The strongest card on the green table becomes, in Naples, the most elegant way to say who really calls the shots....
Born poor in Terra di Lavoro, Michelina Di Cesare chose the maquis and the rifle against a newly united Italy. A...
When the air turns crisp, in Naples people don't just reach for a hoodie: they reach for a piece of identity. Here's...
On 6 December 1959, the official opening of the San Paolo Stadium in Naples took place, where the blue-shirted side faced Juventus, coming away winners with a 2-1 scoreline.
The Neapolitan proverb "panell' senza mazz fann e' figl pazz" (bread rolls without the stick make for spoilt children) has been passed down through generations. This message is well known to many people, not only within Italy's borders, and, surprisingly, has very ancient origins, dating back to the Old Testament. This shows how proverbs are keepers of wisdom passed down from generation to generation.
The Sanctuary of San Gerardo Maiella is located in Materdomini, in the province of Avellino. San Gerardo Maiella (Saint Gerard Majella) is the patron saint of mothers and children, and this place of worship is very popular among the faithful.
Frittelle di sciurilli are a delicious, irresistible starter made from courgette (zucchini) flowers dipped in batter and fried. A great classic of Neapolitan tradition.
Mustaccioli are traditional Christmas sweets from the Campanian confectionery tradition, taking their name from “mosto” (grape must), the ingredient once used to prepare them.
His origins are shrouded in legend and superstition. It is said that the Munaciello was born in the 17th century when the holy monk of Saint Francis of Paola, who lived in Naples, suddenly vanished from the church.
Capri-style ravioli are usually filled with fresh buffalo mozzarella, ripe tomatoes and fresh basil, ingredients emblematic of Capri cuisine. This combination creates a perfect balance between the creaminess of the mozzarella, the sweetness of the tomatoes and the refreshing aroma of the basil.
Neapolitan-style Cannelloni are the essence of Italian cuisine, a perfect marriage between the comforting texture of pasta and the goodness of Mediterranean flavours. Try them for a special family evening or to surprise friends with an unforgettable meal.
Carnival lasagne is a traditional first course. Layers of pasta holding a riot of ingredients: meat sauce, meatballs, sausage, mozzarella and cheese. Simply perfect for celebrating the most joyful feast of the year at the table.
Pastiera is a traditional cake made from an elastic yet crumbly shortcrust pastry and a creamy filling based on ricotta and wheat. It used to be prepared between Epiphany and Easter, the best season for these two key ingredients. The most famous version is undoubtedly the Neapolitan one, which you'll discover in this delicious step-by-step recipe.
