Marcello Rapisardi’s Milano Five
So, this week on The Milanophiles podcast, I interviewed pastry chef Marcello Rapisardi of Pasticceria e Dessert–a must-visit for anyone visiting Milan. He’s brilliant…
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Milan’s Carnival Treats
It’s Carnival in Milan! Confetti is scattered on the street, costumes of all sorts fo the young-uns are on display in shop windows, the…
Pan dei Morti AKA Bread of the Dead
So, I’ve updated this blog post about pan dei morti, or bread of the dead, that a friend, Federica Sacchi, contributed in 2016. The…
Panettone Gastronomico
Whether you call it a hoagie, hero, or sub, these (at least) three-foot-long sandwiches stuffed with a generous array of cold cuts and then…
The Best Panettone in Milan, Artisan-Style
Panettone, Milan’s emblematic leavened delight, is synonymous with Christmastime. Nowadays, though, it’s not unusual to find it on offer year-round. In fact, the panettone…
How to support Milan restaurants during phase two of the COVID-19 shutdown
May 4 Update: Think of this as a bit like my own little Coronavirus diary. Phase 2 of the lockdown begins today. Italy will…