Orecchiette Pasta: History, Fun Facts & Recipe for an Apulian Classic
Orecchiette pasta with turnip top greens – in Italian, “Orecchiette con cime di rapa” (oh-reck-ee-ET-tay cawn chEE-may dee RAH-pah) –, is one of Apulia’s iconic dishes, the go-to recipe for savoring the region’s pure, natural ingredients and a tradition so ancient that its genesis is part history, part legend.
Sicily: Island of Beauty, Crossroads of Civilizations & Gourmet Paradise
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, and one of Italy’s twenty regions… though calling Sicily ‘an Italian region’ is a little like calling the sun a hot, yellow disc.
An Eastertide Map of Italy, North to South
Easter menus and traditional recipes go hand in hand, this time of year. Exploring the season’s dishes is a multifarious feast in Italy, and a journey through regional customs – north to south.
The Magic of Tuscany
Tuscany, quintessence of Italy in every detail, every dish and every scenery. Birthplace of Dante, the Renaissance and the Florentine T-bone steak.
Our Selection of Tuscan Pasta: Martelli
Passion for terroir, for Italy’s gourmet heritage and its mosaic of local products, people and stories constitute Ventuno’s raison d’être. This means our portfolio of producers is the cornerstone to our work: every single item in a Ventuno Experience Box must speak of its home soil and history, meet the strictest quality standards, and tell […]