Category Food

No, the zuppa Gallurese is not a soup but a casserole. A type of layered dish not dissimilar to lasagna that uses stale bread instead of pasta. Yes, it’s an oddball, but it’s incredibly satisfying! Typical to Galura, in northern…

Vermentino is a noble white wine grape, and it certainly likes a good view; it grows on the Mediterranean coast in Southern France and the Italian mainland region of Liguria. Perhaps one of the most extraordinary, though, grows on the…

Sardinia is very much Italian, but the second-largest island in the Mediterranean was part of the Byzantine, Spanish and Savoyard kingdoms before being part of the Italian Republic. All these different civilizations and their traditions are embedded in Sardinia’s culture,…

Seadas or Sebadas are a Sardinian specialty that shows the islanders’ ability to make something fantastic with everyday ingredients. Think of the flakiest, crackliest and sweetest pastries made only with semolina flour, lard and warm water. To think such a…

Being an island in the Mediterranean Sea has its advantages. Sardegna might have astounding food specialties from its rugged landscape, including cheese and meat, but its seafood is on another level. Let’s start with the most impressive seafood specialty in…

Sardinia is considered a Blue Zone, a place with a high concentration of people over one hundred years old. This has led scientists and nutritionists to look at the Sardinian diet for answers — perhaps the secret behind the real…

Bread is an Italian staple, and it’s enjoyed at every meal, every day. Sardinia is no different, but let’s say it out loud, not all bread is the same. In Sardinia, expect some of the most delicious types of bread…

If you’ve never heard about the aperitivo before, get ready to be excited. The aperitivo could be defined as a few nice snacks and a drink to enjoy before dinner, but it’s much more than that. The aperitivo is an…

Just as the long carnival season ends, there’s a new reason to celebrate in Sardinia — the Holy Week. Easter in Sardinia is a big deal, long-lasting religious traditions go back for centuries, and they’re always represented by festive decorations,…

Pecorino is a term used for a wide variety of cheese made with sheep’s milk. This is significant since sheep’s milk has twice as many solids: proteins and fat as cow’s milk, meaning the resulting cheese is always rich and…