Ciao Italianista, did you know that focaccia is the oldest and still most popular of Ligurian foods? Ligurians start the day with cappuccino and focaccia. Make focaccia the same day you make fresh pesto and dip the focaccia into the pesto all day for a delicious vegetarian treat. The classic focaccia all’olio is a low… Read more »
Ciao Italianista, this month we are making and tasting food from Liguria. Nothing is more Ligurian than pesto. And it is so simple to make. Just gather some small tender leaves of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, salt, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Then mix them all together except the cheese using a mortar and… Read more »
Ciao Italianista, I have another movie review for you. Emergency Exit: Young Italians Abroad is a 2014 documentary playing now on Amazon Prime Video. This film explores the reasons why young Italians have no hope for a future in Italy and are forced to go abroad for work. Director Brunella Fili follows the lives of… Read more »