Valentine’s Day is right around the corner—and while some may find it to be an overrated and overmarketed holiday, our Italian hearts can’t help but find the romance in a day dedicated specifically to love. This is why we’re here to help you ditch the same boring routine of roses and cheap chocolates and surprise your special valentine with something that will make their heart (and their stomachs) full.
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New Year’s in Italy is filled with good luck rituals, enchanting light displays and – of course - tons of delicious food and wine! Learn more about Italian traditions for San Silvestro (December 31) -- some of which date back centuries.
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Italian Christmas traditions are steeped in food, family, and festivities. While local customs vary slightly depending on the region, there are some holiday traditions that permeate the entire country.
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While Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Italy, Italian Americans wasted no time embracing the holiday and adding their own twist to the traditional meal of turkey, stuffing, and all the usual sides. Generations later, Italian food is an American staple with a welcome seat at any Thanksgiving table.
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Are you on the hunt for unique corporate holiday gifts for your clients or employees? Allow us to let you in on a little secret. Here’s the secret: there are certain things we would recommend not to do when buying corporate gifts. The good news is you no longer have to worry because we’ve made a list of all the most important dos and don’ts when it comes to finding the perfect corporate holiday gifts.
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In this video, meet one of our incredible artisans! This is Tancredi Alemagna - co-founder of T'a Milano and the 4th generation of chocolatiers. T’a Milano is the synthesis of history and innovation, quality and refinement, a new way, full of spontaneity, to propose the excellence and the class of Made in Italy.
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Olive oil is a universally used ingredient in multiple dishes. Not only does it add exceptional flavor to foods, but it’s also been shown to be good for the body. These reasons make olive oil gifts a favorite for all types of occasions.
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There is very little argument on the delightfulness of chocolate. It’s widely consumed in almost every culture. Chocolate is also a go-to gift for anyone who wants to express his or her love or gratitude. While we all know that chocolate is delicious—a delicacy even—there are also nutritional benefits of chocolate. The science of chocolate actually provides some wonderful health advantages.
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Chocolate addict, chocolate obsessed, chocoholic - we all have someone in our lives who loves chocolate. Be it your mom, best friend, or co-worker, those who are chocolate aficionados tend to make themselves known. Instead of getting them the same sad box of chocolates they receive birthday after birthday, this time you can make their year ahead even more memorable with a gift box of luxury Italian chocolates.
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Truffle risotto is a decadent comfort food. Its velvety texture melts on your tongue, and the earthiness of the truffle makes it an excellent complement to rich, fatty proteins. Truffle risotto eats well on its own, and it is an excellent side dish that rounds out most meals.
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We know that there is nothing like seeing first-hand craftsmanship to appreciate the quality of Italian specialty cuisine. In this guide, Tasty Ribbon’s owner and Italian food connoisseur Giulia Scargetta tells you where to visit in Italy for an authentic food tour. If you’re looking for travel ideas, she highly suggests sightseeing and food sampling in these 3 Italian destinations: Umbria, Puglia and Lombardy.
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In 2020, Tasty Ribbon’s corporate gifting service was hired by PCI Pharma to create a unique gift box for the attendees of their virtual sales conference. With 20 days from concept to delivery, we quickly got into action. We delivered a fully tailored presentation that outlined our suggested product selections that would best fit the theme of the event, including designs for the branded gifting suite.
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