Nothing says summertime like a backyard barbecue. In preparation for the height of summer – commonly known as Ferragosto in Italy and celebrated on August,15th – the cooks in the Academia Barilla test kitchens have lit up their grills and come up with a number of tasty marinades for you to try at home or at the beach.
Did you know that library houses over 4,700 historic menus from the 19th and 20th centuries? And did you know that they are all available for public view should you make the very worthwhile trip to visit us in Parma, Italy?
And in perhaps even more exciting news for our friends on the other side of the Atlantic, many of these menus are available online.
Hidden within the Gastronomic Library section of the Academia Barilla website, you will find a wide array beautifully decorated menus that mark Read more…
Just in case you are still unsure of what to serve your guests this Easter, Academia Barilla chef Matteo Carboni has put together a festive springtime recipe that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. And it gets even better. In this instructional video, Matteo will walk you through the cooking process, step-by-step. It couldn’t any easier than this.
You will find the recipe for chef Matteo’s Easter rack of lamb with herbs and Read more…
Spring is in the air (and on our plates!) A look at three great springtime recipes found in the Academia Barilla Gastronomic Library.
Spring has sprung here in Italy, and it is no more evident than at the market. The stalls of radicchio and other bitter, winter greens are slowly disappearing, making way for next season’s fashions. What joy can be found in the arrival of tiny, tender fava beans, crisp radishes, spring onions and strong fragrance of fresh garlic. Read more…
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