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Falling in Love on Valentine’s Day with ‘Cupid’s Strawberries’

14 February 2016By Enzo Oliveri0 Comments

Prepare “Cupid’s Strawberries” for Valentine’s Day with the Ingredients of True Love and look for Cupid’s Arrow in the Gusto Story by Excellent Gusto! This Recipe is a signature dish by the great Chef Enzo Oliveri and inspired by the “diversity” of Love. Enzo, celebrity chef originally from Sicily, lives in London, where he is well known for the restaurant chain Fratelli La […]

Enzo Oliveri, The Sicilian Chef in London

12 February 2016By Excellent Gusto0 Comments

Excellent Gusto interviews celebrity Italian chef Enzo Oliveri, also known as The Sicilian Chef. He was born on the beautiful Italian island of Sicily, and since he was a boy he has had a passion for food. A chef for 15 years in London, today Enzo is famous for his cuisine and pizza dishes, very […]

Aceto Balsamico del Duca, more than 120 years of Passion

Aceto Balsamico del Duca represents the excellence of the territory of Modena, boasting 125 years of history and is renowned worldwide. Excellent Gusto interviewed Mariangela Grosoli. Mariangela Grosoli is today the owner of the noted Aceto Balsamico del Duca, a family enterprise originating in the late 1800’s which represents 4 generations of passion and the […]

Florence ‘City of Taste’ with the Biennale Enogastronomica

Florence buzzing with markets, cooking shows, and more than 50 themed events and tastings! The Biennale Enogastronomica has returned in its 5th edition from November 10th to the 28th. The spirit of the Biennale is to taste and expose to Florence and the world the best quality Made in Italy gastronomic products! Discover the new […]

Enzo Brezza with his father Oreste in their historical cantina. Photo courtesy of Azienda Agricola Brezza

Discovering Barolo wine with the Brezza family

“Per fé del vin bon, ogni rapa mordie eun con” – A saying in Piemontese dialect We find ourselves in the Italian region of Piemonte, nestled within vineyard-covered hills next-door to the medieval village of Barolo which lies within the 2014-declared UNESCO World Heritage Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato. Following UNESCO recognition, global awareness of […]

Artimino Estate toasts 300 years of Carmignano DOCG wine

At the Medici Villa ‘La Ferdinanda’, in the impressive Artimino Estate in the heart of Tuscany, celebrations are taking place for the 300th anniversary of the Carmignano DOCG, a Tuscan wine praised worldwide. Over 3 days – Sept 25th and 30th and October 2nd – wine, art and entertainment including a charity event will be enjoyed by all to celebrate this momentous anniversary. Villa ‘La Ferdinanda’ […]

The Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney: a Window into Italy, in Australia

In Australia, the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney is a window into Italy. Eva Sinosini interviews Donatella Cannova, the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney Donatella, what is the mission of the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney and who does it concern? Our work is to promote Italian culture and keep it alive […]

Lamborghini, the ‘Toro’ of luxury

Take an exciting journey into the legendary Lamborghini brand at the Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum, an Italian excellence! You can discover the incredible history of the Bolognese brand created by the brilliant founder Ferruccio Lamborghini and live the dream of the beautiful and powerful Lamborghini cars, the supercars of the ‘Toro’ (the ‘Bull’). Ferruccio chose the furious Bull as the symbol […]

Formula 1…with Gusto!

A healthy diet is good for everyone, particularly for an athlete. Here we discover the secrets of a Formula 1 driver! Excellent Gusto interviews Xavi Martos, Personal Trainer of Sergio Pérez, Mexican Formula 1 driver in the Sahara Force India, also known as Checo. We thank Eduardo Cervantes, Checo’s Personal Assistant, who has organised this […]

“Food is Union” with Excellent Gusto at The State of The Union – Festival of Europe 2015

The culinary excellence of the Bel Paese was deemed a success at The State of The Union – Festival of Europe 2015. The international event, organised by the European University Istituite (EUI) and the City of Florence, was held in Palazzo Vecchio, Florence’s historical city hall, Villa Salviati and Badia Fiesolana from May 6-9. This year’s theme was […]

Chef Andrea Tranchero: the 3 Rules of an Italian Food Ambassador

The Italian chef Andrea Tranchero has 25 years of experience in a career that began in his homeland: the Italian Piedmont region. Today he is the Executive Chef for Barilla in Australia and the Italian Ambassador of Barilla Australia and New Zealand: a successful milestone. Barilla is an important Italian brand known around the world, […]