The pasticciotto leccese is a traditional Italian pastry from Puglia, originally from the city of Lecce. Made with buttery shortcrust pastry and filled with warm vanilla custard, it is a simple-looking dessert with a unique character. Often enjoyed for breakfast in Southern Italy, the pasticciotto represents the essence of Italian baking: humble ingredients, careful technique, and deep tradition. For many outside Italy, it remains an undiscovered classic.

Learn more about Gaeta and practice your Italian by watching the video of our last Italian Coffee Talk!

This tiella is a savory pie, often referred to as a stuffed pizza, from the city of Gaeta.

On June 1st in Italy is celebrated the Pasticciotto's Day! Pasticciotti are shortcrust pastries symbol of the Salento, Puglia.

Dante Alighieri: 10 things that (maybe) you don't know about the father of the Italian Language.

The Zeppole are Italian donuts consumed in Italy around March 19, the feast day of San Joseph and Father's Day. Try the original recipe!

Chiacchiere are crispy and delicate fried pastries typical of the Carnival period in Italy. Try the original recipe.

Want to know more about Carnival in Italy? Discover 6 interesting things about Italian Carnival in this post.

The Most Enchanting Italian Quotes for Valentine's Day.

Sanremo Music Festival is the biggest Italian singing competition which will be broadcast live from Tue 1st to Sat 5th February 2022.

On December 20, we took a virtual tour of the famous Mercatini di Natale di Bolzano.

December in Italy is filled by traditions, family, and good food which lead with enthusiasm to the new year.

A poem about love and nature of one of the most important Italian writers, Cesare Pavese.

Cremona is considered the capital of Torrone. Every year, a cultural and gastronomic festival, the Festa del Torrone, takes place in the cit

A suggestive Italian poem interpreted by actress Paola Spagnulo

Last appointment of the season for our Italian Coffee Talk! Don't miss it! Read the blog post to discover a new coffee recipe!

Italian Coffee Talk - New Appointment Reminder + No-Bake Crostata al Caffè Recipe

Let's meet tomorrow for our weekly morning chat and take the chance to practice your Italian in a relaxed atmosphere! Read the article to...