ELLE Gourmet

ELLE Gourmet understands that food is about nourishing the mind as much as it is the body. From simple and delicious dishes to developing new culinary skills to discovering new chefs, our mission is to inspire and motivate our readers to explore the world of food and its many layers

ELLE Gourmet

ELLE Gourmet Guest List • Where we’ve been visiting and eating in Italy.

Buon APPETITO

Pasta With Cavolo Nero Pesto & Clams

THE GOOD LIFE • TRENDS, IDEAS, NEW PRODUCTS & KITCHEN TIPS

Cin Cin • Non-alcoholic drinks that will transport you to the Mediterranean.

Double Shot • Espresso cups that will make you want to start a collection.

Home Brew • Countertop espresso machines aren’t just for baristas.

Better Than Delivery • Restaurant-quality frozen pizza has never been easier to find.

Out of the Heat • Whether she’s at her not-for-profit restaurant or in the kitchens at famed Michelin-starred Italian spots, Canadian-born chef Jessica Rosval is leading with care.

KEEP IT Simple • ALL FLAVOUR, NO SWEAT

DRINKS • TRENDS, IDEAS, NEW PRODUCTS & GAME-CHANGING TIPS

Buon Vino • The latest wine trends making their way from Italy to your cellar.

Putting on the Spritz • How the classic Italian aperitivo became the sunny go-to for cocktail lovers everywhere.

Carefully Chosen • Whether you are a seasoned wine enthusiast or just starting your journey, Italian wines present a fantastic spectrum of flavours and styles. While the country is famous for expensive wines like Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo and Amarone, it also boasts hidden gems that deliver exceptional quality without breaking the bank. Each of these wines, all less than $26, invite you to explore the breadth of Italy’s ability to make high-quality wines that are available at low costs. Approach this list as if you were taking a tour across the country one glass at a time.

FOOD ET AL. • FALL 2024

WHEN in ROME • We’re dreaming of rich, comforting family-style meals with these Italian(ish) recipes.

OUR ODE TO FLUFFY, CRISPY FOCACCIA

Prosciutto di Parma Focaccia Sandwich • What do you get when you add flavourful Prosciutto di Parma to our go-to focaccia? Your new favourite sandwich.

Drawing Board • To create the ideal Italian-inspired aperitivo board, you need an equal measure of artistry and culinary science as well as a healthy appetite. One of the best sources of inspo is Afrim Pristine, a certified cheese master and co-owner of popular Toronto shop Cheese Boutique. Here, Pristine shares the must-have bites that regularly earn a coveted spot on his boards.

FEEL-GOOD FOOD • Food blogger Holly Nilsson is bringing approachable, no-frills cooking to everyone.

CRUMBLE UP • Keep your cookie jar stuffed to the brim with these Italian sweet treats.

Floor Plan • How heritage tilework became the unifying centrepiece in this indoor-outdoor Italian living space. Plus, the latest tile trends to update your kitchen.

Fired Up • Whether it’s through innovation, design, technology, sustainability or tradition, there’s a history of excellence in ceramic-tile manufacturing in Italy. Here are four new collections that deserve a spot on your kitchen mood board.

Viva Italia! • Italy is synonymous with craftsmanship. Whether it’s with fashion, food or design, no other country melds aesthetics with innovation and technology—and with a reassuring guarantee of quality—like Italy. Here, we’re taking a closer look at this expertise, highlighting the Italian kitchen icons that make it easy to bring la dolce vita home.

The Great Pretender • Ticino, Switzerland, may not actually be in Italy, but you’d never know it.

Out of Bounds •...