

Matera in Summer: Stone, Granita, and a Dinner of Memory
From the ancient Sassi at noon to a candlelit meal in the centro storico —an immersive summer day in Matera. View of Matera on a...
A complete archive of every story, recipe, and reflection from Made al Dente — all in one place.
Browse through immersive culinary narratives, seasonal recipes, ingredient spotlights, and regional insights, each grounded in the traditions, landscapes, and rhythms of Italian life. Whether you're seeking inspiration or simply wandering through the world of Italian cooking, this is your place to explore it all.
Made al Dente is a slow-travel food blog dedicated to the edible memories that shape us.
Through immersive storytelling, regional traditions, and honest ingredients, it captures the taste of Italy one bite at a time — whether it’s a pistachio granita in Agrigento, a slice of sfincione by the port of Palermo, or the scent of drying tomatoes in an August sun.
This is not a collection of quick recipes, but a thoughtful archive of food, place, and feeling — written to be savoured, not scrolled.