Nothing says Christmas more than panettone. This world-renowned Italian sweet bread originated in Milan in the 15th century. It’s a brioche-buttery and airy cake made with eggs, flour, milk, butter and sugar, and filled with festive flavors: raisins, candied orange, and sometimes topped with sugar. Moist, delicious and luxurious....
Forget our fixation with pasta and pizza, the hand gestures, loud voices and our impeccable sense of style for a moment… These are all relatively accurate stereotypes but Italians have a lot more quirky obsessions that make them unique in the world…(and by unique I mean easy to make...
Ah Summer! If you ask me, as an Italian this is hands down the best time of the year. The love affair between Italians and summer is ingrained, and is an integral part of what defines the Italian lifestyle. OK, let me explain it in American terms: the connection between...
Pasta — the signature Italian staple loved around the world — has a rich history and a huge variety of shapes and forms (over 350 by some counts!) It’s an integral and unmistakable part of Italian culture. In this article we’ll explore the correct pronunciation of 30 types of pasta...
In today's globalized world, the exchange of cultures and languages is more prevalent than ever before. A fascinating linguistic phenomenon that has emerged in recent years is the widespread use of English words in various languages, including Italian. This trend, known as "anglicism" or "linguistic...
When God was distributing patience, we Italians were probably cutting in line somewhere else 😂 Italians are known for our slow paced, relaxed lifestyle (among many other virtues). We love to know what to expect and feel grounded by tradition and a well defined path (well, most Italians at least...there...
Ah, summertime! And what better way to savor the sunny season than with a refreshing cocktail. Recently, I showed you how to make one of my favorite cocktails — a classic Negroni, made with three equal parts of gin, Campari and sweet red vermouth. But Negronis are definitely on the strong...
We've all heard the (horror) stories: ketchup on pasta instead of a carefully crafted sauce, cream in carbonara, broken spaghetti, pineapple as a pizza topping, cappuccino sipped after noon... Are these just Italian stereotypes? Not quite. In a recent survey, Italians revealed the top three "crimes against...
Life is short and bittersweet, and so should be espresso. You may think: “it’s just coffee”, but no...espresso comes with a long history of traditions and rules. We Italians take it very seriously and I'm about to tell you why. I’m Marco, and in this...
Hello foodies and Italy-lovers! Welcome back to Inevitaly — a fresh take on all things Italian. It’s time to get in the kitchen and cook some delicious Italian food. Today we’re making one of my favorite, most comforting (and versatile) Italian dishes…il risotto. The key to a good...
The Negroni is a superhero of cocktails — bold, confident, and effortlessly cool. With just three ingredients — gin, Campari, and red vermouth — it has been popular in Italy for decades as a ‘digestivo’, or after dinner tipple. But there’s a lot more to it than that! Recently it’s become...
Do you speak espresso? If not, don't worry — I’m about to teach you how to order coffee in Italy like a local. ✌️ Before we begin, it’s important to explain that Italians call all cafes “bars”. You go to a bar to order a coffee...I know...
There’s one item you’ll find in every Italian household. Yes, you’re correct in thinking of the bidet…but we’re not here to talk about personal hygiene (not yet 😆)…we’re talking coffee! Literally every single Italian owns at least one of these pots: la moka! In...
Ciao and welcome to Inevitaly! It's a fresh start and I'm here to personally give you a warm welcome. I’m Marco Danesi, Creative Director and Founder, and I'm thrilled to have you here. Thank you for taking the time to read and watch...
The inevitability of Italy For an Italian expat like me, there's something absolutely magical and indescribable about Italy. It's like an invisible thread that inevitably keeps me connected to something bigger than me — somewhere where I belong but at some point I parted with — a powerful...
Ah, summertime! And what better way to savor the sunny season than with a refreshing cocktail. Recently, I showed you how to make one of my favorite cocktails — a classic Negroni, made with three equal parts of gin, Campari and sweet red vermouth. But Negronis are definitely on the strong...
We've all heard the (horror) stories: ketchup on pasta instead of a carefully crafted sauce, cream in carbonara, broken spaghetti, pineapple as a pizza topping, cappuccino sipped after noon... Are these just Italian stereotypes? Not quite. In a recent survey, Italians revealed the top three "crimes against...
Life is short and bittersweet, and so should be espresso. You may think: “it’s just coffee”, but no...espresso comes with a long history of traditions and rules. We Italians take it very seriously and I'm about to tell you why. I’m Marco, and in this...
Hello foodies and Italy-lovers! Welcome back to Inevitaly — a fresh take on all things Italian. It’s time to get in the kitchen and cook some delicious Italian food. Today we’re making one of my favorite, most comforting (and versatile) Italian dishes…il risotto. The key to a good...
The Negroni is a superhero of cocktails — bold, confident, and effortlessly cool. With just three ingredients — gin, Campari, and red vermouth — it has been popular in Italy for decades as a ‘digestivo’, or after dinner tipple. But there’s a lot more to it than that! Recently it’s become...
Do you speak espresso? If not, don't worry — I’m about to teach you how to order coffee in Italy like a local. ✌️ Before we begin, it’s important to explain that Italians call all cafes “bars”. You go to a bar to order a coffee...I know...
