Sweet and savory. The tasty 'oxymoron' of ascolana fried food.
A riot of flavor and irresistible crunchiness. If we talk about frittura ascolana, the senses are awakened to dive into an experience that pampers the sight and the palate. This typical dish from the city of Ascoli Piceno, located in the heart of the Marche region, combines tradition, history and flavor. But what is the origin of Frittura Ascolana? Its [...]
NEW YORK ROLL: the 'viral' dessert that's taking the world by storm
As fragrant as a croissant, as big as a donut but with an original and unique appearance: it is the NEW YORK ROLL the dessert that has been winning everyone over for some time now. Having gone viral all over the web, thanks to the constant sharing on major social networks, NY Rolls have landed in the old continent and are becoming of great [...]
Flowers are always right. Roberta Schira's new book
Roberta Schira needs no introduction. Her name, linked to her pen, is well known in the Italian cultural and gastronomic scene. Writer, journalist, author of numerous books, including "The New Bon Ton at the Table," "The Book of Offal," and "Eaten Well? The seven rules for recognizing good food" (Salani), a book [...]
Gimlet Cocktail: an elgant classic with a timeless flavor
The world of cocktails is a fascinating and flavorful universe where tastes, styles, histories and traditions mingle. Among the classic drinks that have stood the test of time is the tasty and fragrant Gimlet cocktail.This delicious mix, slightly tart and perfect in any situation, is an icon of the 1920s and continues to [...]
Chopsticks: the oriental chopsticks, between charm and tradition
An age-old custom famous throughout the world They are commonly referred to by the English name chopstick, a term actually derived from unidiom resulting from the meeting and mixing of different languages and cultures. Oriental chopsticks are fascinating instruments that are an integral part of the culture and gastronomyof many Asian nations. These thin, nimble sticks [...]
Organoleptic characteristics of extra virgin olive oil: how to measure quality
The evaluation of oil quality first of all goes through two main steps, both of which concern the organoleptic characteristics of the product. First of all, to be evaluated is the absence or presence of any defects (rancid, mold, winey...) and, secondly, the intensity of the oil's positive characteristics (fruity, bitter, spicy). That of oil tasting is a real and [...]
Molecular Cooking: the Cutting-Edge Techniques that Revolutionize Gastronomy.
Science, creativity and experimentation. Molecular cuisine embraces all these concepts, proving to be one of the most fascinating frontiers of modern gastronomy. In addition to revolutionizing the way we perceive food, molecular cuisine has opened up new horizons of tastes and presentations, "contaminating" haute cuisine that, in one way or another, makes use of particular [...]
Artificial intelligence on the plate: food pairing is the new trend
From procurement to sustainable production, from climate change to distribution chain management-Artificial Intelligence can make a big difference for the food sector. Today, however, we will focus on one trend in particular: food pairing.Particularly popular in Anglo-Saxon countries, food pairing stems from the need to search for new flavor combinations through the combination of two [...]
The new frontier of food: eating insects is Novel Food
In Malawi there is a snack that people eat quietly on the bus or walking down the street: it is Dziwala, a very simple traditional dish of fried grasshopper sprinkled with onion, salt, and tomato. Reading these lines might make many of us pale: eating insects, in fact, might seem like a chilling experience at the mere thought. [...]
Vegetable cheeses: a stringy, light and sustainable alternative
In recent years, as the demand for plant-based alternatives has increased, the world of gastronomy has increasingly opened up to vegan philosophy. Substitutes more and more similar to the originals fill supermarket shelves: from burgers with similar taste and texture to those of animal origin, to plant-based hot dogs, alternatives to meat populate the [...]
Japanese street food in a Course by IFA
One of the trends of recent years is Japanese street food. While sushi restaurants and places specializing in Ramen or tearooms offering sweets typical of the Rising Sun are all the rage, Japanese street food has also become increasingly popular in recent years, with local eateries, kiosks [...]
Healthy cooking between false myths and reality
Sugar nourishes the brain, butter damages the arteries, skipping meals helps you lose weight: these are just some of the many false clichés that survive the passage of time and the many scientific data that contradict their assumptions; what we know about nutrition and diets does not always correspond to the truth. It is now known to [...]
