Neapolitan Carnival

The Neapolitan Carnival is a celebration rich in history, traditions, and joy that involves the entire city of Naples and its surroundings. During this festival, the streets come alive with various traditional masks, such as the famous “Pulcinella” and the...

Neapolitan Chiacchiere

INGREDIENTS 500g of type 00 flour 50g of butter 3 eggs 50g of sugar 50ml of dry white wine Grated zest of one lemon Oil for frying Powdered sugar for decorating INSTRUCTIONS In a large bowl, mix the flour with the sugar and the grated lemon zest. Add the softened...

Pulcinella: A Legendary Enigma

Pulcinella, an enigmatic figure of Italian folklore, is shrouded in mystery regarding his exact origins. While some speculate that his name derives from “pulcino” (Italian for chick), suggesting a possible avian connection, scholars continue to debate his...

Underground Naples

The underground of Naples is rich in history and mysteries related to the extraction of tuff and the creation of engineering works. The city, built on a tuff terrain with numerous natural caves, has seen its inhabitants exploit this geology to dig wells, catacombs,...

The history of Parmigiano Reggiano

The history of Parmesan begins in the 12th century and is closely linked to the Benedictine and Cistercian monasteries in the territories of Parma and Reggio Emilia. Within these monasteries, the first dedicated cheese factories were established for the production of...