Italian Cuisine – Cooking in Italy

Italian cuisine has a huge variety of dishes and drinks: because Italy was not officially unified until 1861, and its cuisines reflect the cultural variety of its regions and its diverse history (with influences from Greek, Roman, Gaelic, Germanic, Goth, Norman, Lombard, Frank, Turkish, Hebrew, Slavic, Arabic and Chinese cuisines). Italian cuisine is savored in…

Italian Coffee – Something For Everyone

Espresso, caffè latte, cappuccino; there would seem to be as many types of Italian coffee as there are pastas. And just like pasta, Italian coffees are an art form accompanied by hundreds of customs and traditions. Whatever it's a corretto coffee thrown back like a shot of alcohol, a cappuccino coffee and croissant for breakfast,…

The Names of Different Coffee Drinks

Coffee drinks have many different names that come from many sources. Coffee houses have 64 drink selections that they agree have the same basic recipe. Some of these drinks have different names or have a number of variations. A good barista is one who knows how to make them all. Affogato is Italian for drowned.…

Barista Tips About Espresso Coffee

Barista, what is Espresso Coffee? The barista turned to see one of his patrons imprisoned at the coffee table and knew this would be an interesting conversation . Indeed, the barista said, what is Espresso Coffee? Or, as Italians would say, " Qual è il caffè Espresso?" The patron smiled and added, since Espresso is…

Nespresso Compatible Capsules

The perfect Italian espresso is sweet and syrupy naturally. It's not bitter or burnt and it's definitely not an entrenched cupful. It's actually no more than a tablespoon. That's how the Italians enjoy it in bars and restaurants across il bel paese (the beautiful country) and that's how it should be made. True coffee aficionados…