Quick Navigation Authentic Italian Focaccia bread RecipeIngredientsINGREDIENTS FOR THE FOCACCIA BREADTO ANOINT AND SPRINKLEInstructionsNutrition Some people call it Ciaccia Toscana. Others call it Italian street food. There are those who go as far as calling it a recipe as old as time. But for us, it will always be the irreplaceable and incomparable focaccia bread. […]
Quick Navigation HOW DID THE ITALIAN MEATBALLS AND SAUCE ENTER OUR MODERN CUISINE?WHAT’S THE IDEAL WAY TO COOK THE MEATBALLS?Italian Meatballs Sauce Recipe and Neapolitan Sauce (Polpette di Carne)IngredientsFor the dough:For the sauce:InstructionsNutrition Italian meatballs and sauce have an origin which is a bit tough to exactly pinpoint. It’s even hard to establish whether or […]
Here is something cool about risotto with saffron–it has THE SPICE. Saffron has always been considered an ingredient with medical benefits. It was used to cure colds, coughs and even scarlet fever and something you might not know is that it wasn’t always used as foot. As a matter of fact, it started out as […]
Quick Navigation IS THE MARINARA SAUCE TIED TO SEAFOOD?WHY SHOULD YOU AIM FOR FRESHNESS?IS THE SPAGHETTI MARINARA RECIPE CHALLENGING?Spaghetti Marinara RecipeIngredientsInstructions We might have a spaghetti problem. No, seriously. We love pasta sooo much, that we can’t help but mentioning it every time we have the opportunity—and sometimes, even when we shouldn’t. We literally gathered […]
Scrambled, hard boiled, Benedict, soft boiled–you name it. My love for eggs has no boundaries, to the point that I can even eat them raw. Yes, raw. And you know what? It’s not even as bad as it sounds. As a matter of fact, the saying an egg yolk a day keeps the doctor away […]
Quick Navigation Homemade Italian Sausage RecipeIngredientsInstructionsNutrition If anything that has homemade in its name scares you, we understand. Don’t get us started on the many kitchen fails we’ve gone through. There was this one time when I forgot I had a pizza in the oven. How can you forget about something like that, right? It’s […]
If you are not familiar with halloumi, you’re missing out big time. If you are a cheese lover like myself, you need to try it out and what better way to get familiarized with its taste than through this herby lemon risotto with halloumi recipe. I am the least pretentious person when it comes to […]
If you read the title feeling confused–don’t worry, you are not alone. As a matter of fact, we had no idea either what was the deal with the Jerusalem artichokes until recently. Sure, we are no culinary experts, but we know a thing or two about food and Jerusalem artichokes were never on our radar. […]
We are excited to introduce you all to our new blog series: My Family Story. Our founder, Guido, has heard from so many of you, each who’ve shared your personal connections to Italy, and/or how Nonna Box has brought you closer to this country that we love so much. This is exactly why Nonna Box exists — to connect […]
Full disclosure: I love food. Sometime though, life gets in the way. Actually, this happens most of the time—more than I would. Because you see, I don’t love food in the sense that I love to stuff my mouth with it all the time. I love food as an experience, because it’s probably the only […]
When you think of risotto variations, combining it with the tasteful Italian sausage might not be on your mental list. That’s a big mistake though, as risotto with Italian sausage is incredibly tasty, with a distinct flavor, thanks to the creaminess of the risotto and the spiciness of the sausage. Trust us on this–these two […]
Quick Navigation WHERE DID SPAGHETTI COME FROM?WHY DO PEOPLE THINK THAT SICILY IS THE ORIGIN OF SPAGHETTI?WHY WAS IDRISI SO IMPORTANT?WAS IDRISI MORE IMPORTANT THAN MARCO POLO?SO WHAT’S IDRISI’S CONNECTION TO SPAGHETTI? I truly believe that whoever had the idea of inventing spaghetti is responsible for one of humanity’s biggest blessings. I mean…Mamma mia! Spaghetti […]
Let me tell you something. I absolutely love fish. I love fish for the wonderful Omega-3 oils, but most importantly–I love fish for its taste. There are few smells better than the one of fried fish, which is then served with plenty of lemon zest. When I went to Amsterdam, I was dying to try […]
Quick Navigation HOW SPAGHETTI SAUCE WAS LITERALLY PART OF MY CHILDHOODWHERE DOES SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE COME FROM?HOW DO ITALIANS FEEL ABOUT SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE AND HOW IT’S EATEN?HOW IS THE HOMEMADE ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE SERVED?Homemade Italian spaghetti sauceIngredientsInstructionsNutrition HOW SPAGHETTI SAUCE WAS LITERALLY PART OF MY CHILDHOOD Ever since I was a child, I was in awe […]
While the Italian cuisine will always have a special place in my heart, I have to say that I am particularly fond of the Mexican one as well. I mean–burrito, taco, enchiladas. What’s not to like? One of the best meals of my life was at a Mexican restaurant, stuffing myself with fajitas. Something that […]
Morels are considered to be the crème de la crème of mushrooms and for a reason. They have an exceptional flavor, apart from a long list of nutrients, including the vitamin D. Studies have shown that the amount found in these mushrooms is just as effective as vitamin supplements. That shouldn’t come off as a […]
Oranges are among my favorite fruits, probably only surpassed by strawberries. Here’s the thing though–you can eat strawberries just the way they are or with chocolate, if you feel like doing something outrageous. Or just simply fill your pancakes with strawberry jam. There is a pattern there–when you think of strawberries, you think of dessert. […]
Let me start by saying that if you are a vampire, you will absolutely love mushrooms. Wait, what? You see, vampires like to hide from the sun, but this means that they are also missing out on vitamin D. Luckily, mushrooms are in fact the only source of this vitamin and the best part is that you […]
Anyone who has a remote interest or preference for soups has probably heard of the Italian wedding soup. Italian wedding soup—let that sink in for a moment. What’s the first thing that pops into your head? If you’re like me, you probably think, “Dang it, that must be one hell of a wedding dish, if […]
Quick Navigation IS EGG PASTA HOW EVERYTHING STARTED OR…?JUST HOW IMPORTANT IS THE DRYING PROCESS?IT ALL BEGINS HEREWAS MARCO POLO TO PASTA WHAT CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS WAS TO NATIVE AMERICANS?COMMERCIALIZED PASTA–OR THE RISE OF THE MACHINES Ah, pasta! Alongside pizza, it’s the most common culinary word on your mind when you think of Italian gastronomy. It […]
Chicken broth is getting more and more popular nowadays, although it’s been around since forever. It’s made from chicken bones, scraps of chicken and some flavoring with vegetables. All these are left to simmer a couple of hours and the broth is the liquid which comes out, after removing the large pieces. You can even […]
Mmmm, juicy! That’s probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think about duck. Nothing better than a few slices sprinkled with orange juice…and, to make it an Italian affair, add some risotto there as well. You often hear about duck meat not being lean, but in fact, it does benefit your diet […]
Is the artichoke your favorite vegetable? Probably not. It looks intriguing with its armor-like exterior, and this might be one of the reasons why we assume it tastes as it looks. The artichoke is pretty much like a flower and a cabbage’s lovechild. But rest assured–once you get past the intimidating exterior, you’ll find a […]
Everybody is crazy about kale nowadays–and for a reason. It’s become one of the most popular veggies and people buy it so much, that farmers have a difficult time keeping up with the demand. While its rise in popularity was basically a PR move (kale has been around since forever), we can’t complain. After all, […]
Eel is probably nor our favorite type of fish and risotto with eel is probably not the first thing we would be tempted to ask for in a restaurant. We like herrings, craps, tuna…but eels? They just look like a mix between a fish, a snake and a snail. Small, slimy, long, wriggling sea creatures–no, […]
