Food and wine is just as important here as ... Plan your trip to coincide with one of them, and experience Sardinian culture ...

Ten other Italian regions have their variant of maggot-infested cheese, but while the products elsewhere are regarded as one-offs, casu marzu is intrinsically part of Sardinian food culture.

This tasty minestrone uses the small balls of fregola pasta, which are often used in Sardinia. The beans are ... them all together in a blender or food processor. Serve the soup with the herbed ...

The food at La Marinedda is also worth a mention, with four different restaurants showcasing Sardinian cuisine, and a poolside breakfast-buffet terrace. Pizzeria Basarico turned out delightfully ...

A couple restored an abandoned farmstead as a rural haven where curious visitors can immerse themselves in the treasures of ...

At the time of writing, I confess you will need to go to an Italian deli or specialist food outlet for fregola, the sun-dried and toasted Sardinian “couscous” specified for this recipe.

Italy, famous for its harsh, rugged landscape, crystal blue ocean and passionately preserved traditions. He learns how Sardinian food culture varies wildly throughout the island.

Ten other Italian regions have their variant of maggot-infested cheese, but while the products elsewhere are regarded as one-offs, casu marzu is intrinsically part of Sardinian food culture. The ...