Wild herbs of Sardinia
Go back to the past and learn how to use Mediterranean wild herbs of Sardinia with this quick guide by Gaveena’s team. Once upon a time ago, our ancestors used to go shopping in the natural supermarket of Mediterranean scrub. Luckily we have preserved some of their wisdom and we can’t wait to share it with you! […]
Mysterious carnival masks in the heart of Sardinia
While searching for images of Sardinia, probably some of you has been impressed by local people wearing weird costumes and mysterious masks. Don’t worry, this is not our everyday outfit! It’s part of antique rituals and bizarre celebrations taking place during carnival, surely the most buzzing period of the year in our island. In Barbagia, the mountain […]
Coffee in Italy
When visiting our country, it’s good to have a clue of the culture of coffee in Italy; it may look bizarre and sometimes insane… but it’s surely a creative way to enjoy intense flavours. Some basics about italian coffee This short guide is related to coffee at bar or restaurant, while coffee made at home […]
Top 5 amazing places in Sardinia
Many people consider our island as a small continent, a land where nature has magically assembled a great variety of sceneries and natural environments. This is Gaveena’s team selection of top 5 amazing places in Sardinia where the result of nature’s patient work has been particularly exciting; check them out and get into the mood […]
Spaghetti with bottarga - Sardinian recipe
Bottarga is made of mullet or tuna roes, salted and dried; it is a typical product of Sardinia, born centuries ago in Cabras on west coast of our island. It can be found in baffe (literally ‘mustaches’ because of their shape) or grated. For this recipe we will use it grated. Spaghetti with bottarga is […]