Christmas in Italy Archives

Christmas Recipes From Our Family to Yours: Faraona (December 2021/January 2022)

This article originally appeared in the December 2021/January 2022 issue of Dream of Italy. My sister and I try to incorporate both Italian and Australian-British traditions into our Christmas cooking here in Italy. These two recipes are our mainstays for our family Christmas gatherings Faraona (Guinea Fowl With Chestnut Stuffing) After the pasta course of Christmas lunch or dinner is …

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Christmas Recipes From Our Family to Yours: Tortellini in Brodo (December 2021/January 2022)

This article originally appeared in the December 2021/January 2022 issue of Dream of Italy. My sister and I try to incorporate both Italian and Australian-British traditions into our Christmas cooking here in Italy. These two recipes are our mainstays for our family Christmas gatherings. Tortellini in Brodo Tortellini in broth is a classic Christmas recipe, originating in Bologna, although it …

Christmas in Tuscany (November 2017)

This article originally appeared in the November 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. As if you need another excuse to visit Tuscany, Christmas is a truly magical time to visit this beautiful region. I feel so lucky to live in Florence, which becomes even more special during the Christmas period. This Renaissance city comes alive with bright lights …

Mail Your Christmas Cards from the Vatican

Updated 2018. A customer emailed me today to make sure that our St. Peter’s Christmas cards were on their way because she’s leaving for Rome next week and is going to mail them from the Vatican Post Office. What a cool idea! Even if you won’t be in Rome for Christmas, whenever you do visit Vatican City, mailing letters or …

Give the Gift of Italy: A Guide for the Holidays

Read on for Italian Gift Suggestions for the holidays from our seasoned travellers and expert Italophiles, including :Good Reads, Music, Stationary, Wines, Beauty Products, and even Subscriptions.

Happy (Chocolate) New Year in Alba (Piedmont)

The celebration of the chocolate-hazelnut spread, Nutella, complete with Asti spumante sparkling wine.
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