Quite appropriately, “tiramisu” translates to something along the lines of “pick me up.” And that’s exactly what it is—a sweet pick-me-up that’s well worth saving space for, no matter how much carbonara or cacio e pepe you may have already eaten. Coffee-dipped ladyfinger cookies and sweet, fluffy mascarpone come together in a beautiful symphony of […]
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Even Better than Your Nonna’s: The Best Tiramisu in Rome
Every Italian knows not all tiramisùs are created equal. When thinking of Italian desserts, the first thing that comes to mind is tiramisù. Spongy lady finger biscuits are dipped in coffee, covered in layers of creamy mascarpone and sprinkled with dark chocolate powder—it’s definitely the “pick-me-up” dessert we crave in Italy. And lucky for […]
The 7 Traditional Foods You Have to Try in Rome
From pasta to pudding, you’re spoiled for choice in the Eternal City. Here’s our guide to traditional food in Rome. Italian food is very regional and every city has dishes which are peculiar to it. Knowing which dishes to look out for when visiting a city is, therefore, of the utmost importance since they will […]
The 5 Desserts You Have to Try in Rome, No Matter How Much Pizza You Ate
It is said that the Roman goddess of food and feasting was named Edesia. Your standard Ancient Roman goddess, Edesia was essentially in charge of ensuring a feast went well. Hosts of the time knew you’d do best to keep her happy, so they would offer some of the most delicious morsels from any feast […]