Christmas is coming and our Pesto Fresco alla Genovese is a nice gift idea on its own or in a Christmas package. Friends of Pesto Fresco alla Genovese and the Ligurian tradition , we are already at the Feast of the Conception and soon it will be Christmas: time for GIFTS! Christmas represents a beautiful...
Minestrone with Genoese pesto
When the temperatures drop, what could be better than a good Minestrone alla Genovese, which includes the addition of our beloved traditional Ligurian pesto? Today we talk about it and give you the recipe taken from grandma’s old book “The Real Kitchen of Genoa and Liguria” by Aidano Schmuckher , Guido Mondani Editore. Minestrone is...
Liguria in 5 typical products
The tale of Liguria can also come through its typical Ligurian dishes and products, such as Pesto Genovese and many others. Discover them with us! When people say Liguria, they immediately think of Pesto Genovese, a cold sauce known all over the world. In addition to Pesto Genovese, there are many other typical regional products...
Borage and Ligurian cuisine
Borage is a plant that grows wild and is a very versatile ingredient in our traditional Ligurian cuisine. In addition to basil, the basis for the magnificent Pesto Genovese, and other herbs, other ingredients make traditional Ligurian cuisine great, such as borage. It has eastern origins, but today it is cultivated in all temperate areas...
Walnut sauce, a Ligurian delicacy
In addition to Pesto Genovese, another classic condiment of traditional Ligurian cuisine : la sarsa de noixe, or walnut sauce. As you know, last spring walnut sauce “blew” Pesto Genovese’s recognition by UNESCO as an intangible heritage of humanity. This delicious preparation consists of a mild-tasting cream that normally accompanies Ligurian pansoti, pasta stuffed with...