The Women Responsible for Italian Rice—and Workers’ Rights
The legacy of Italy’s mondine—the women who historically weeded the country’s many rice fields—is agricultural, cultural, culinary, and above all, political.
In Northern Italy, Fattoria Zoff Makes the Most of Natural Resources
Relying on natural resources and a network of support, Fattoria Zoff creates organic cheese from Friulian cows.
Historic Drought Threatens Future of Rice Farming in Italy
At the time of the rice harvest in Italy, a reflection on the devastating effects of this year’s drought on Italian farmers, as well as our global food system.
Tuscan Terroir Distilled in Peter in Florence Artisanal Gin
From the garden to the bottle, Peter in Florence produces gin in the Tuscan countryside with botanicals grown on the land surrounding its artisanal distillery.
Blended Borders: In Northern Italy, Collio Wine Connects Culture
In the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Northern Italy, a border shared with Slovenia helps define the personality of the wine, the culture and the people.
Pomodoro Siccagno and the Past and Future of Food Preservation Traditions in Sicily
In Sicily, traditional food preservation practices centered on dry-farmed tomatoes once helped people survive the winter. In the face of climate change today, the island’s farmers must adapt to ensure their plants survive the summer.
Truffles in Turmoil
White truffles are becoming even more of a rarity as global warming damages their habitat.
Peter Said “Mamma Mia!”
A riff on the cold brew tonic, this cocktail will delight you with its bright citrus notes that complement the 14 different botanicals that compose the gin all while being lifted with a bold, but perfectly balanced espresso.
A Snapshot of Italy’s Foodways in History
In times of crisis, Italy has always turned to food as a means of creating community. But what does it mean to connect through food during COVID?
Pasta Grannies Take Tradition Digital
Pasta Grannies creator Vicky Bennison on the appreciation for tradition in the modern age.
Pondering the Pantry
During the coronavirus quarantine in Italy, locally-made products offer a window in the world of the past, and invite questions about the future of food.