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A Chef’s Guide to the Veneto: The Do’s and Don’ts of Eating, Drinking and Exploring in Venice and Beyond

by Anonymous (not verified) | Fri, 01/04/2019 - 00:47

The Veneto region has captured the hearts of writers, artists, filmmakers--and tourists. Approximately 20 million visit Venice, its largest city, each year.…

Food & Drink

What You Need to Know About Traditional Balsamic Vinegar from Modena

by Laura Morelli | Thu, 12/20/2018 - 04:06

The thought of sampling vinegar dribbled straight into a spoon is enough to draw anyone’s face into a squeamish pucker. But traditional balsamic vinegar of…

Food & Drink

How to Tell if the Gelato You’re Eating is Truly Artisanal

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 12/06/2018 - 13:41

On Monday, I attended, as part of the jury, the Emilia-Romagna edition of the Gelato Festival Italian Challenge, a ‘gelato competition,’ organized by MO.CA.…

Food & Drink

Touring ��ý’s Historic Cafés

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 11/29/2018 - 03:00

Good coffee, historic charm, literary and political heritage: ��ý has a multitude of celebrated cafés where to relax while sipping coffee and enjoying a…

Food & Drink

The Magic of Nocino Liqueur

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 11/08/2018 - 03:00

There are many recipes in Italian cuisine related to ancient traditions, popular beliefs and even magic rituals. One of the most fascinating is linked to the…

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A UK Family Offers a True Taste of ��ý from Their Organic Farm in Tuscany

by Georgette Jupe | Thu, 10/25/2018 - 00:07

It might come as no surprise to you that it is the dream of many to leave their busy lives behind and make a new life in a country like ��ý. A wild country…

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��ý’s Autumn Food Festivals Not To Miss

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/11/2018 - 09:50

Autumn is here, and with it the products typical of the season which, in ��ý, are celebrated at the numerous ‘sagre,’ ‘fiere’, ‘feste’, - food festivals in…

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��ý Coffee Tour: All The Ways Italians Drink Coffee

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 10/05/2018 - 03:35

In honor of International Coffee Day, which was just celebrated this past Monday (October 1 each year), we take a look at the different ways in which coffee is…

Culture

Dinner: Ancient Roman Style

by Francine Segan | Mon, 09/10/2018 - 06:40

Dinner in antiquity was almost always a social affair shared with a few close friends at someone’s home. The ancient Romans thought that the ideal number…

Culture