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Sorting out the best pizzerias in Naples, Italy is like trying to find a diamond in a diamond mine—there are just too many gems to choose! Ever since the first Margherita pizza was created in 1889 (at one of the pizzerias on our list, no less!) the city of Naples has been the epicenter of [...]

Did you know that you already missed Father's Day this year? The Italian Father’s Day, that is. While this holiday is celebrated in June in the United States, Father’s Day in Italy actually takes place on March 19. This is because true Italians celebrate Father’s Day on Saint Joseph’s Day. How else would a predominantly [...]

There are hundreds of picturesque beaches on the coasts of Italy, making having to pick just a dozen a difficult task. In fact, Italy is essentially all coastline, being surrounded on almost all sides by the Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, Adriatic, and Ionian Seas. Without question, the Amalfi Coast is one of the best places to visit [...]

Napoli Buffalo Mozzarella: A popular appetizer at Italian restaurants, this mild and tender cheese is typically served with slices of tomato and basil. Pizza Margherita: A melty and delicious combo of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Sfogliatelle: A flaky pastry with a sweet and creamy ricotta filling.Cagliari Sardinian Pasta: A semolina flour and water pasta that is cut into [...]

Be honest, when you go to the supermarket to pick up some ground coffee or whole coffee beans, do you really know exactly why to choose one brand over another? Probably not, and it’s understandable! There are hundreds, even thousands of coffee brands across the globe. The choices are overwhelming! As far as Italian coffee [...]

When it comes to excellence in gourmet cuisine, high-quality ingredients and expert cooking techniques are essential for delicious, mouth-watering food. But even more important among top chefs is their ability to create dishes with a signature flair. For food that stands apart from the rest, the special ingredient chefs can't live without is Maldon salt, [...]

In Italy, Easter is one of the most important holidays. In fact, the festivities start with the Holy Week, which begins a week earlier on Palm Sunday. Along with religious services and elaborate street processions, the celebration is also centered around an epic feast that is typically enjoyed on Easter Sunday. According to tradition, lamb [...]

Everything about Italian culture is romantic, especially the food. So when it comes to preparing a special Valentine’s dinner for two, trust in the Old World tradition of Italian cuisine and its mouthwatering flavors that satisfy the stomach and inspire the heart.AppetizerPuccia Bread ChipsEasy to make and elegant to look at, these small bites are [...]

Italian cuisine varies from region to region, and the menu for Christmas dinner is no exception. While each region features their own classic dishes, a traditional Italian Christmas dinner always includes several courses. For Italians, this is an epic feast that lasts all day and into the evening. This holiday season, bring the flavors of Italy to your holiday dinner table with [...]

At first glance, the rustic crostata looks like a buttery and flaky biscuit, but in this recipe, it is so much more! Pastry chef Tiffany MacIsaac uses this classic Italian pastry as a substantial base for hiding premium Luxardo cherries in between fruity layers of fresh plums and cherry jam. A quintessential made-in-Italy delight, these classic cherries are the main ingredients [...]

Share this Image On Your Site<p><strong>Please include attribution to supermarketitaly.com with this graphic.</strong></p><p><a href='https://www.supermarketitaly.com/smitaly-blog/how-to-build-the-perfect-charcuterie-board/'><img src='https://cdn1.bigcommerce.com/server3200/02iihx4/product_images/uploaded_images/5956c7f4-b607-11e8-af20-56022aa3035c.jpg?t=1537220785' alt='How To Build the Perfect Charcuterie' 540px border='0' /></a></p><p> At your next dinner party, stimulate l’appetito with an Italian-inspired appetizer plate. 1. First, choose your meats: Include a variety of flavors and textures like spicy salami, paper-thin  Mortadella, and ultra gourmet Speck. For tasty bread or cracker toppings, [...]

For Italians, coffee is more than an a.m. eye-opener – it’s a way of life. Thanks to generations of coffee roasters with a passion for excellence, real Italian coffee adds a distinctively smooth and velvety flavor to a variety of specialty coffee drinks. Here are some of our favorite classic Italian coffee drinks that can easily be made at home [...]