Italian recipes: ricotta soup
I know, I know ravioli with spinach and ricotta are really irresistible and just the thought of it makes your mouth water! But if you are in a hurry and have no time to spare, don’t worry, this quick and…
Vieri's girlfriend Melissa Satta in bikini
Christian Vieri’s girlfriend, Melissa Satta, spent her New Year break in Miami. These pics show the Italian footballer’s girl in a black bikini, which we would say was flattering to her figure, if everything were not flattering on her anyway.…
Lexus L-finesse – crystallised wind on display at Salone del Mobile in Milan
The city of Milan will host in concomitance with the Salone del Mobile, one of the most important design fairs in the world, an exhibition devoted to the famous L-finesse-crystallised wind Lexus; visitors will have the rare opportunity to get…
Amico Aspertini's masterpiece on display in Florence
From 16 December to 31 January the city of Florence will host an exhibition called Santi, Poeti, Navigatori; partly dedicated to Amico Aspertini, one of the most enigmatic and controversial artists of the Renaissance period, this amazing exhibition - which…
Life in the Agnelli family: Lapo Elkann wants to be Jewish
We already knew Italy’s famous Lapo Elkann, from the Agnelli family, Fiat and Italia Independent, was a little crazy. But in the next GQ issue from Italy an interview between Italian singer Jovanotti and Lapo takes place, in which the…
Italian dessert recipes: panna cotta with amaretti biscuits
Italian desserts are many and varied but one of my favourites is the traditional panna cotta. It’s light and can be adapted to anyone’s taste, served with forest fruits or chocolate, and today we look at panna cotta with amaretti…
Italian recipes: Potato casserole
Today we have a very simple recipe for you: Potato casserole. Actually this dish is from Trieste, a beautiful city in the far north of Italy. Ingredients: 700/800 g sweet potatoes, 1 onion, oil, pancetta, salt and pepper.Directions: boil the…
Skiing in Italy: health spa deals in Piedmont
Skiing can be hard work, but skiing in Italy is nothing but easy with plenty of health spa offerings to relax. After a day of chair lifts and black run skiing with some ice, there’s nothing better than to unwind…
Donatella Versace dishes the dirt on Naomi Campbell et al
In a recent interview given to Love Magazine, Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace has revealed many candid behind the scene secrets; Donatella claimed that back in 1990s, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington and Cindy Crawford could be quite nasty…
Italian wine festivals: Vignaioli & Vignerons in Tuscany
Here in Italy it’s a feverish time for wine lovers; from 4 to 13 December an important event called Vignaioli & Vignerons will take place in Tuscany; visitors will have the unique opportunity to taste excellent Tuscany wines such as…
Luxury relais on sale near Siena
Not far from Siena there’s an old fort which a few years ago was turned into a luxury relais called Fortilizio Piccolomini; surrounded by scenic rolling hills and beautiful cypress trees, which also line the avenue leading to the main…
Adopt a cow on holiday in Italy
While skiing in Italy in the lovely Dolomites region, you can also contribute to the healthy upbringing of the region’s cows by staying at one of the Residence Hotels Dolomites accommodation. Until the end of winter, anyone staying in one…
New movement in wine: luxury labels
While diamonds were never of great interest to me, combining them with Chianti is starting to get closer to my idea of a girl’s best friend. This news comes from Tuscany, mecca for those who love prestigious Italian wine although…
Salami bar in Milan: trying Italy's best wine, salami and cheese
An innovative bar in Milan has opened, celebrating the best of Italian salami products. In Corso Garibaldi, Le Rosse is a wine shop offering tastings of salami, prosciutto and other various regional ’salumi’ from Italy. Customers can get a small,…
Lessons in balsamic vinegar: the real stuff and how to taste it
It’s very rare to find good traditional balsamic vinegar. “Aceto balsamico” is one of Italy’s great products, with a grand tradition which imitations just cannot replicate. There are various balsamic vinegars on the market, and when dealing with the traditional…
Italian art: Caravaggio outstrips Michelangelo
According to the New Yok times and Philip Sohm, an art historian at the University of Toronto, Caravaggio has surpassed Michelangelo in popularity and this has not only been proved by a spate of essays and writings which have recently…
Summer in Italy: Aeolian islands, haunt of the rich and famous
Every year the amazing Aeolian islands off the coast of Sicily attract thousands of tourists - especially the rich and famous who arrive in the archipelago in droves; from former English Prime Minister Tony Blair and American designer Tom Ford…
Luxury holidays in Sicily: Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace, Taormina
Located in the beautiful town of Taormina, the luxury Grand Hotel Mazzarò overlooks the sea (it’s one of its major attractions); from its windows guests can in fact enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Mediterranean sea and breathe in its…
Tuscany tours: the Via di Caterina walking tour of the life of Leonardo da Vinci, from Vinci to San Pantaleo
If you’re interested in a walking tour of Tuscany this weekend, a tour following the places of the life of Leonardo da Vinci takes place on Sunday, September 28. Called “La Via di Caterina” it’s a tour from Vinci to…
Italian cover girl Fiammetta Cicogna snapped shopping in Rome
Thanks to a tv commercial, Fiammetta Cicogna became famous almost overnight! Her astonishing beauty has over these last few months broken many a heart! After the jump, take a look at our gallery showing the blonde covergilr (in a Fendi…
Italy's Most Romantic Hotels For St Valentine's Day Breaks : Castelluccio Palusse, Umbria
Umbria is one of the world’s most romantic destinations, so with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this post can give a few tips about the right hotel and how to save money. In fact you can make your sweetheart…
Rome film festival 2010: Keira Knightley and Eva Mendes at Lancia Café party
With the Rome film festival in full swing, it’s quite easy to bump into some American stars such as Eva Mendes and Keira Knightley. The two actresses wrapped up in designer clothes were in fact spotted at the Lancia café…
Luxury cruise ship launch in Genoa: the Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica
The two new cruise ships from cruise company Costa Crociere, will be launched on the 5th of June at the Genoa port of Ponte Andrea Doria. The baptism of Costa Pacifica and Costa Luminosa (in the photo) will be an…
Giuseppe Zanotti ankle boots
Zanotti ankle boots are not for the shoe-shy; made of patent leather and with a gem and mirror embellished stiletto heel, these stylish boots retail for £ 565
Villa Crespi luxury hotel on Lake Orta, Piedmont
Italy’s Villa Crespi luxury hotel at Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta in Piedmont is a small piece of history in these parts. While it has a private helicopter for trips to view the gardens of the villa, and one…