Mediterranean Magic: Savor the Sun

Espresso is an Italian national treasure. And sanctuaries are taken seriously in Italy. Accordingly, a "National Institute for Italian Espresso" ensures that all requirements are clearly formulated. Accordingly, a certified Italian espresso meets the following characteristics:

Fresh, homemade pasta is as good as a short vacation in Italy. Whether garganelli or tagliatelle, every Italian region cultivates its own specialties. In fact, there are hardly any limits to the variety of shapes. Whichever format you choose, preparing homemade pasta is much less complicated than you might think.

Italian cuisine is simple in the best sense of the word, but spectacular: with just a few good ingredients, you can conjure up a Mediterranean speciality in no time at all. Our current favourite example is this summery bread salad, which combines crispy bread cubes, crunchy, fresh vegetables and creamy burrata. Refined with the best olive oil and only lightly seasoned, this summer classic not only brings back holiday memories, it also tastes great - even on hot midsummer days.

You don't have to be a real pizzaiolo to serve your guests a good "Margherita". All you need is the right ingredients, the right kitchen equipment and a good dose of love. In Italy, pizza is traditionally made using "lievito madre", a mild sourdough made from the basic ingredients flour and water. We show you how to make it. However, you can also make pizza with classic pizza dough. The Neapolitan classic will be nice and crispy if you bake it in a cast iron pan.