Luca Signorini

In the latest release of the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject, Italy achieved outstanding results: four Italian universities emerged among the top ten in specific subject areas, a clear sign of the high caliber of specialized education offered, …

The Caesar Salad, a culinary classic famous around the world, is celebrating its centennial anniversary this month. This iconic dish, known for its distinctive combination of crisp romaine lettuce, creamy dressing, and crunchy croutons, has a pretty interesting history, which …

Despite its name, pasta alla Genovese is a traditional dish of Neapolitan cuisine. The dish, also referred to simply as la Genovese, is characterized by its white sauce made from onions and beef, and it is commonly used to dress …

You’re taking a leisurely stroll in the city center of Milan, Italy’s capital of elegance and fashion, when you notice people spinning on a mosaic: what on earth is going on, you wonder.  The answer is simple: you’re seeing people …

Insalata di riso is a quintessential Italian summer dish, a versatile meal that can be customized with a myriad of ingredients. Tracing its exact origins can be challenging, however, its roots likely extend to ancient China, where rice had long …

Leonardo da Vinci’s map of Imola is a remarkable historical artifact as well as a symbol of the innovative developments in cartography during the Renaissance. Created for Cesare Borgia, this map represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of mapping …

If you have been to Italy, you have most likely come across those small, colorful boxes of candies, usually displayed beside the till in virtually every café. If you bought some, their pastel hues and delicate flavor, I bet, found …

Look, today I’m going to be very honest with you.  I like pizza, focaccia, arancini, and roast chicken like any quintessential Everywoman and Everyman. But if you ask me what’s my favorite comfort food, what really makes me feel better …

If there is one thing Italians don’t mess about, it is their coffee: when it comes to kava, we are purists and traditionalists, even a tad fastidious at times. Nothing beats our caffè, nor the way we make it, never …

The Paciugo is a famous Ligurian dessert that combines gelato, whipped cream, fruit, and syrups to create a sundae-style treat. It is particularly iconic around Portofino, the beautiful seaside village on the Riviera di Levante known for its Piazzetta and …