The Unknown South When you think of a trip to Italy, you immediately think of the famous postcards. The busy beaches of the Amalfi Coast, the charming trulli of Alberobello, or the rows of tourists waiting at the entrance... Italy & Culture
The Guide When we are in the kitchen and want to season a dish, we immediately think of pepper, salt, fresh herbs, or a splash of lemon juice. Olive oil? We often only think of it as a fat for... Italian olive oil
Cooking with leftovers In the western world, we often associate haute cuisine with complexity. We think of complicated cooking techniques, rare ingredients, exorbitant prices, and fridges full of special products... Italy & Culture
The rules of Italian hospitality When the clock strikes seven in Southern Italy, something changes in the air. The intense, scorching heat of the midday sun gives way to a sultry, golden breeze that flows through the... Italy & Culture
The art of making tomato sauce There is a special moment in the late summer of Southern Italy when time seems to stand still. The scorching heat of July slowly gives way to a lazy, golden August sun. The branches... Tomato products
The secret of the cheese cellar Anyone exploring the back roads of Southern Italy – through the rugged hills of Campania, the dry plateaus of Puglia, or the unspoiled mountains of Calabria and Basilicata – knows this magical contrast all too well. Outside... Italian cheese
The mystery of sourdough Anyone who has ever walked early in the morning through the quiet streets of a small Southern Italian village knows that smell. It is not the sweet, fleeting scent of a modern bakery, but an intense, ... Crunchy & Sweet
The gold of summer: the magic of Tuber aestivum Vitt. (summer truffle) When Southern Italians flee the scorching afternoon sun, a hidden treasure awakens deep underground, beneath the roots of ancient oak trees. While the winter truffle takes centre stage in... Truffles & Mushrooms
What does ‘Selected by Kelvini Italian Artisan’ mean? The stories behind our gold quality mark. At Kelvini, we believe that food is not a mass product, but a culture. When you see our quality mark, you are not buying an anonymous product from a factory. You are buying a... Italy & Culture