French bread varieties
Baguette The traditional long, thin bread, whose dough is governed by French law. Typically 65cm long, but can reach a length of a metre. The demi-baguette is a sandwich-sized loaf that can be eaten right away. Ficelle Longer, skinnier cousin of the baguette, often topped with cheese or sesame seeds. The word “ficelle” literally means […]
Pasta’s Origins
Fresh pasta (pasta fresca) was invented in Ancient Rome and was created by mixing water with semolina flour. Durum wheat, a robust crop in Italy’s temperate environment, is used to make this essential ingredient. Fresh pasta, unlike the dried spaghetti seen in today’s supermarkets, was designed to be eaten right away. The roots of dry […]
Different but Equally Tasty Types of Pizza
Pizza Neapolitana Neapolitan pizza, also known as pizza Napolitana or pizza Naples-style, is a popular form of pizza that originated in Naples, Italy. It has a thin crust and a simple but flavorful topping. This results in a delightful, well-balanced flavour that melts on the palate without fighting with other flavours (as is sometimes the […]