Magnifico Curiosity

Did you know that the name mozzarella comes from the Italian word mozzare, which means: "to cut off" because it goes back to the manual cut of spun cheese with the forefinger and the thumb?

Do you know the differences between Italy's most famous cheeses? What is the difference between Parmigiano Reggiano [parmiˈdʒaːno redˈgʒaːno] and Grana Padano [ˈɡraːna paˈdaːno]?

It is the authentic Italian green treasure. The iconic pesto, the King of all the green sauces, is the classic basil “Pesto Genovese” after Genova, a spectacular coastal city in the northwestern region of Liguria. Pesto is the second most sold sauce in the world. It should be served rigorously cold.