The Genoese afternoon snack: chocolate focaccia and canestrelletti
Chocolate focaccia and canestrelletti: the daily ritual of Genoese afternoon snack, between historic bakeries, generational habits and the places where to experience it today.
The Tuccu di Cipolle: Genoa’s Forgotten Port Ragù
Before pesto, the Genoese Sunday smelled of tuccu: the onion ragù born in the caruggi of the port. History, recipe,…
Wines of Genoa and Liguria: Vermentino, Pigato and Sciacchetrà
Guide to Ligurian wines between Cinque Terre and Genovese area: Vermentino, Pigato, Sciacchetrà and Rossese, where to taste them and…
Ligurian Honey in Genoa: From Acacia to the Apennines on Your Plate
A journey through the beehives of the Genoese Apennines and the stalls of the Mercato Orientale, discovering Ligurian honey: acacia,…
Osterie and Bacari of Genoa: Wine and Appetizers from Authentic Genoese
Among the narrow alleyways and historic wine cellars, the Genoese ritual of the goccetto: anchovies, cheeses and white wine as a true Genoese experiences it.
Carmine Market in Genoa: spices and flavors of the world
In the heart of the historic center, the Carmine Market blends Ligurian basil and spices from around the world: an authentic neighborhood market, less touristy…
Stuffed vegetables Genoese style: the tradition of grandmothers in the caruggi
Zucchini, onions and tomatoes stuffed: the dish of Genoese grandmothers between tradition, filled with meat and meatless versions, and the places where authentic ones are…
Cabannina: Genoa’s Cow Returns to the Table
The Cabannina, an almost extinct native cattle breed of the Genoese Apennines, returns to the table thanks to the Slow Food presidium and to those…
Herbs of Genoa: marjoram, thyme and borage in the Genoese sauté
Marjoram, thyme, borage: the herbs that make Genoese cuisine unique, from the soffritto to pansotti. A guide to discovering them and using them properly.
District Markets of Genoa: Carmine, Palermo and Real Shopping
A journey through Genoa's neighborhood markets — Carmine, Piazza Palermo, Sampierdarena — where Genoese people still do their real shopping, among fresh fish and seasonal…
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