On Rachel! On Rocco! On Nigella and Emeril! Take a walk through the cookbook section of a bookstore this holiday season, and you’ll find plenty of titles with blinding TV brightness. It feels like ...

Learn how to make authentic Sardinian pasta right at home! This simple yet traditional Italian recipe delivers incredible ...

In Sardinia's mountains, a family's longevity, exceeding 800 combined years, is attributed to a simple, bean-rich soup. This ...

British transplant Clark offers a wide-eyed look at Sardinia, an Italian island featuring a spectacular coast and a rural interior with an “almost biblical” landscape. Interstitial mini-essays ...

Each November in Sardinia, purple crocus blossoms blanket the rolling fields. It’s a striking sight against a lush green backdrop. Those same flowers also provide what locals call “red gold,” or ...

Growing up with a father who suffered from cardiovascular disease, I learned at an early age how to eat healthfully. Hot dogs, fried chicken and steaks rarely graced our dinner table. Instead, we ate ...

From regional specialties to recipes that would never find their way onto restaurant menus, these dishes are all traditional Italian fare steeped in history.

For travel tips, recipes and more insight on Italian culture, sign up for CNN’s Unlocking Italy newsletter. This eight-part guide will have you packing your bags in no time. The Italian island of ...