Street markets all over the world have always been that one place where locals gather to share life and experiences. They also provide the perfect opportunity for the tourist who wants to experience the real flavor and ambiance of the country. They are much more than just a way to get groceries, markets represent and […]
Ask anyone passionate about Calabrian food, what color springs to mind, and almost without fail the answer will be red. Bright and voracious red is the signature color of Calabrian cuisine. Chili peppers, ‘nduja (a particularly spicy, spreadable pork salumi), and Tropea onions are the main characters of one of the most southern region of […]
Christmas is over & quite a few of us are feeling a little deflated, disappointed that the period of goodwill has been & gone, a little miserable that the end of the holidays are in sight & in no mood to get back to the grindstone & real life! After an eventful 2018, many of […]
No doubt there’s an Italian food lover in each of our lives — but what to get them other than just the basics from your local grocer? From Italian kitchen equipment to creative books, gourmet food, and other fun trinkets, here are the 15 best gift ideas for Italian food lovers. 1. Italy Cutting Board Italian […]
Italian cuisine needs no introduction. It’s famous around the world, for all the right reasons. We love their pasta, their soups, their Tiramisu—there’s just nothing they can do wrong. Their food is a symbol of quality and excellence, especially since each region, town and village offers their own definition of taste and delight. And while […]
The holidays are here and we couldn’t be hungrier for some traditional, festive Italian holiday dishes. Rather than just any Italian dishes, we’ve rounded up popular holiday recipes from each of Italy’s regions. 1. Cotechino e Lenticchie from Emilia Romagna Enjoy lentils and cotechino sausage around the Holidays. Follow this simple recipe, but give yourself […]
Last month we introduced you to Audrey, her Emilia-Romagna roots, and her love for “worm soup.” This month, we’re traveling to two other Italian regions, with Tony as our host. Read on to learn about his story (we sure wouldn’t mind sampling a batch of his nonna’s anise and sesame cookies!). What is the story […]
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 […]
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 with sauce brings me fond childhood memories that I will cherish forever, as it’s one of the first meals I was asking my mother to do over and over again. One of […]
Ah, pasta! Alongside pizza, it’s the most common culinary word on your mind when you think of Italian gastronomy. It has definitely earned a place in the food hall of fame, not just because of its versatility, but also because—admit it, pasta lovers—you too recreated THAT scene from “Lady and the Tramp” which almost never […]
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