The stories behind the brands, products and places

As a result of the global pandemic, some places have restricted takeaways to collection via a hatch. In Tuscany, this is not a new phenomenon. In fact, their 'wine windows' have been around for centuries.

Bread is a traditional Easter food around much of Europe. However, this Sicilian town takes the use of bread during Easter to a whole new level...

Bigoli are a quintessential Venetian type of pasta. For this recipe, we'll be making bigoli with a sauce of asparagus cream and scallops

This traditional sweet Easter bread can be found on many Italian tables around Spring. But what's the story behind this bird-shaped bread?

Venice may be known for its canals and architecture, it's also a city of biscuits. Yes, the city of love has a long biscuit tradition. These are the biscuits you have to try when in Venice

The story of these handmade sweets from Liguria goes all the way back to the year 1897...

Venice was once a leading printing and publishing hub. One firm in particular gained global fame and went on to become Europe's largest printing company.

Milan was the first city in all of Europe to build an electric power plant. It provided novel electric lighting to a select number of buildings, among which one of the city's most iconic pastry shops...

Entering Caffè Torino is like walking into a Belle Époque postcard. Founded in 1903, this classic establishment has perfectly stood the test of time.

Derived from the Italian word for hazelnut - nocciola - the nocciolini from  Patisserie Bonfante have been made in the town of Chivasso since 1922.

Christmas in Tuscany is synonymous with panforte,  a sweet delicacy that has its origins in medieval Siena

Pastiglie Leone has been producing handmade confections since 1857. Ever since the Royal House of Savoy declared themselves fans of Leone's sweets, the brand has gone from strength to strength.