

Vegetables of Italy: San Marzano Tomatoes and the Art of Preserving Sunshine
Discover the rich history, flavor, and cultural rituals behind Italy’s most iconic tomato: the San Marzano of Campania.


A Summer Day in Marsala: Salt, Wine, and the Beauty of Late August
Explore Marsala’s salt pans, Marsala wine, and unforgettable Sicilian seafood in this evocative Edible Story from a sun-drenched August trip.


Why Italian Cooking is Rooted in Simplicity: The Art of Cucina Povera
Discover the roots and soul of Cucina Povera, a culinary tradition shaped by Italy’s rural past. Learn how this humble, sustainable style of cooking continues to define Italian food today.


Regional Italian Cuisine: How Food Changes from North to South
It begins on a misty morning in the Langhe hills. A pot of creamy risotto simmers on the stove, its saffron hue glowing like the autumn...


Eating in Palermo: Lunch on a Bench with Sfincione and Setteveli
A spring escape from Milan leads to a simple but unforgettable lunch on a sun-warmed bench in Palermo—one slice of sfincione, one forkful...


Harvesting Olives in Sicily: A First-Time Olive Oil Story
One October in Sicily, the simple act of harvesting olives became something sacred—a lesson in labor, time, and the taste of green gold....




