Spaghetti with soul

This is Antonio Pisaniello’s scrumptious courgette and cheese sauce for spaghetti, from Trattovia restaurant, Ponteromito, Campania.

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Decanter Italy Carla Capalbo

There’s no better way to get to know Italy’s rich and diverse winemaking culture than by staying at the wineries themselves. Our Italian experts choose their top 10 estates with …

Christmas Eve in Italy

In the mountains above Avellino, a Michelin-star chef prepares a local, meat-free holiday meal. Like most Italians, Campanians celebrate Christmas Eve dinner with their families. Indeed, this cena della vigilia …

Out of the interior

Morning mists in Irpinia

One of the reasons I love this remote part of southern Italy is because it enables me to live within an authentically rural community. When I’m here, I live high …

Eating in Naples: How to make it just like mama

When in Naples, do as the Neapolitans do. Eat. All the time. And do it with joy. Food writer Carla Capalbo explores one of Italy’s great gastronomic cities. My friend …

Parmesan and Beyond

Artisanal Italian cheeses have arrived on our shores, and they’re unlike any mozzarella (or maccagno or robiola or caciocavallo) you’ve ever tasted. It’s a brilliant summer morning and I have …