Sardinian torrone, all the sweetness of the holiday sweet Torrone, with its ancient origins and unforgettable flavour, is one of Italy’s favourite holiday confectionary Some dishes quickly enter the popular imagination and carve out a leading role in traditional meals. This is the case for the Sardinian artisan torrone, which soon became a real icon of the most popular holidays. Its origins are lost in the mists of time and are disputed between ...
Read MoreSardinian saffron: a fragrant, centuries-old tradition Saffron is one of the oldest crops in Sardinia, an unmissable ingredient in every dish. Saffron is numbered among the many prides of Sardinia, the "red gold" has an exotic flavour and vivid colour. It is a product of an ancient tradition that, over the centuries, has successfully established itself in Italy and abroad. It is a fragrant spice with unmistakable organoleptic properties and has its roots ...
Read MoreWhat is Sardinian frègula and how is it prepared? Frègula is a particular type of pasta handcrafted in Sardinia and highly appreciated for its great versatility. In fact, people use it for tasty first courses based on meat, fish or vegetables. Among the many typical dishes of the Sardinian gastronomic tradition, the frègula undoubtedly occupies a place of honor. Indeed, this pasta - often mistakenly called fregola, and also known as fregua, ...
Read MoreSardinian honey is an excellence of the island's gastronomy and goes perfectly with the flavors of tradition Sardinian honey is a symbol of past and present island culture The territory of Sardinia is covered by a wide variety of plant species. The resulting honey shows this variety. Wildflower honey is exceptional, as is that of lavender, strawberry tree or asphodel, just to name a few. For millennia Sardinian honey was the only known ...
Read MoreWild Scandinavian Cooking by Brian Bojsen: the authentic Scandinavian cuisine at Forte Village
Wild Scandinavian Cooking by Brian Bojsen at Forte Village Resort Wild Scandinavian Cooking by Brian Bojsen is the new entry in the Forte Village Resort's gourmet restaurants. At Forte Village, the award-winning resort surrounded by the splendid Sardinian sea, guests can now find the authentic Scandinavian cuisine of Wild Scandinavian Cooking by Brian Bojsen. This is one of the greatest news of 2022. Brian Bojsen brings to Forte Village his unmistakable style and ...
Read MoreSardinian cuisine: a triumph of flavors and aromas between land and sea The dishes of Sardinian cuisine are prepared with simple and genuine ingredients, that recall the pastoral, peasant and seafaring tradition. The recipes of Sardinian cuisine tell of different gastronomic souls of the island. These are the result of contamination and exchanges between different European and Mediterranean cultures. From bread, which has a profound symbolic value, to seafood and land dishes, ...
Read MoreSardinia and wine: from the Nuragic civilization to the present day The link between Sardinia and wine has its roots in the nuragic era, dating back at least to the fifteenth century B.C, during which the cultivation of Cannonau, the most representative grape of the island and the oldest in the Mediterranean along with Vermentino, was already widespread according to archaeologists, botanists and chemists. Legend has it that it was Aristeo, son ...
Read MoreChampagnerie: a brief history of the origins of champagne The champagnerie at Forte Village, an award-winning resort surrounded by the beautiful Sardinian sea, is an exclusive and refined place that offers a selection of the best champagne, a French sparkling wine to Appellation d'origine contrôlée (literally, denomination of controlled origin). Famous all over the world and associated with the idea of luxury and party, champagne takes its name from the historical province ...
Read MoreMasterchef: the cooking show that conquered Italian TV Whether it’s just a weekend or a long stay, holidays are the best time to discover new world-food trends at Forte Village, the resort surrounded by the beautiful Sardinian sea turns into a sensory experience thanks to the dishes of the most beloved starred chefs of Masterchef. Masterchef, the most successful culinary talent show in Italy that brought haute cuisine to the screen, was ...
Read MoreGourmet desserts: from ancient Greece to the present day Gourmet desserts are not simple desserts, but small works of art made for special events and impress your guests. In the kitchen the term "sweet" refers to any type of food, often served at the end of the meal, and holds a component of sugar or honey. This category includes pastry products such as biscuits, cakes and desserts, cocoa products, and ice cream. Information ...
Read MoreMichelin-starred chefs: what does it take to win a Michelin star? The Michelin-starred chefs are real stars acclaimed all over the world and protagonists of events such as the Celebrity Chef Nights organized by Forte Village Resort in Sardinia. The Michelin star is the most coveted award by chefs, but how do you win the Olympic Cuisine Medal? Restaurants can receive from one to three stars depending on the quality of the ...
Read MoreChef Andrea Berton: Italian cuisine master at Forte Village Forte Village is home to many national and international cuisine stars. The multi-prized resort in Santa Margherita di Pula, in province of Cagliari, will be hosting innovative and creative chef Andrea Berton from the 25th to the 21st of August. Fresh, natural and free. Three words to describe the unmistakable style of chef Andrea Berton, a master of Italian cuisine. The Michelin starred chef ...
Read MoreRecipes of gourmet haute cuisine: delicious signature second-course dishes Passionate devotees of national and international cuisine may prefer appetizers while some prefer creative and original first courses. Then there are those who prefer second courses like the delicious gourmet recipes offered at Forte Village Resort. Cooking is a serious matter, either at a restaurant or at home the perfect menu is made by the interaction between the inspiration of chefs and gourmet ...
Read MoreThe maître chocolatier Davide Comaschi opens his bakery at Forte Village Resort in Sardinia Davide Comaschi is among the best chocolate designers in the world and was elected champion of the world at the World Chocolate Masters in Paris. Sprinkles, mignons, ice creams, sherbets and one portion deserts: from the 4th of June Davide Comaschi will delight the guests at Forte Village with his “chocolate and pastry corner” in the elegant square ...
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