Blog

Everything to Love About Campania, Italy

Campania is the home of Naples, pizza, San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, Rummo pasta, Kimbo coffee and sunny Amalfi lemon flavours. Discover the food traditions that make this southern Italian region so loved.

Discover Sicily, Italy’s Most Colourful Island

Discover Sicily, Italy’s most colourful island, through its food, history and culture. From citrus and pistachio to caponata, arancini, cannoli, oregano and Sicilian salt, this journey through Sicily celebrates the flavours, colours and traditions that make the island so unforgettable.

Italian summer dishes on a lakeside picnic blanket, featuring pasta fredda, insalata di riso and caprese salad with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.

Italian Summer Dishes: Pasta Fredda, Insalata di Riso and Insalata Caprese

Fresh Italian summer dishes for warm days, including pasta fredda, insalata di riso and insalata caprese. Simple, colourful recipes made with pasta, rice, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil.

Orzo Bimbo: The Italian Coffee Alternative Without the Caffeine

Orzo Bimbo is a classic Italian roasted barley drink with a warm, mellow flavour and no caffeine. A comforting Italian alternative to coffee, popular in family homes for generations.

Italian Valentine’s Day food display with Baci Perugina chocolates, La Molisana Rigacuore heart shaped pasta, and Matilde Vicenzi Vicenzovo Pink strawberry ladyfingers on a table, and two wooden chairs together in the background.

Valentine’s Day in Italy

Discover how Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Italy, from its roots with San Valentino to romantic Italian food traditions. Learn how Italians cook at home with heart-shaped pasta, creamy risotto, seafood dishes, tiramisu made with pink ladyfingers, and Baci chocolates with love notes.

Italian olive oil selection displayed on a shelf, including extra virgin olive oil, unfiltered olive oil, flavoured olive oils with chilli, basil and truffle, and decorative ceramic olive oil bottles, styled with an olive tree in the background.

Types of Italian Olive Oil Explained and What Each One Is Used For

Olive oil in Italy is not one-size-fits-all. From extra virgin to pomace, each type has a specific role in the kitchen. This guide explains the different types of Italian olive oil and how Italians actually use them at home.

Baci Chocolates and Their Hidden Love Messages

Baci Chocolates and Their Hidden Love Messages explores the Italian history behind the iconic Baci Perugina chocolates. Created in Perugia in 1922, Baci are famous for their dark chocolate, hazelnut centre and the secret love messages hidden inside every wrapper. Discover how these romantic Italian chocolates became a symbol of love, Valentine’s Day gifting and meaningful moments shared around the world.

Italian Tomato Sauces Explained – How Italians Really Use Peeled Canned Tomatoes, Passata and Concentrato

Italian tomatoes are not interchangeable. This guide explains how Italians use peeled canned tomatoes, passata, and tomato concentrate, and how choosing the right one transforms sauces, pizza, and everyday cooking.

Italian Cuisine Recognised by UNESCO and Why This Matters to Us

Italian cuisine has been officially recognised by UNESCO as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage. For us at Italia Solutions, it feels like a celebration of everything Italian food represents. Tradition, shared meals, and the simple rituals that turn everyday cooking into something meaningful.

Christmas 2025 Shopping and Opening Times at Italia Solutions

A quick guide to our Christmas shopping deadlines and festive opening times, including last posting dates, click and collect, and when our Italian food shop is open over Christmas and New Year.

Funghi Season is Here – Discover Porcini and Truffle Delights from Italy

Celebrate the arrival of funghi season with Italy’s finest porcini and truffle specialities. From earthy dried porcini to indulgent truffle risottos, discover authentic flavours that bring the warmth of an Italian autumn to your table.

Luxury Italian corporate hamper filled with gourmet foods including pasta, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, artisan biscuits, preserves, and sweet treats, beautifully displayed with a wicker basket.

Luxury Corporate Hampers UK – Premium Italian Gifts for Clients & Employees

Elevate your corporate gifting with luxury Italian hampers that impress clients, reward employees, and strengthen business relationships. Thoughtfully curated with gourmet foods, fine treats, and elegant presentation, our hampers are designed to make every gesture unforgettable.

Your Order

Blog