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What to Make using Alchermes, Tuscany's Ancient Liquor

by Francine Segan | Fri, 01/12/2018 - 06:43

Alchermes, a spicy-sweet liqueur with a lovely floral aroma and distinctive bright red color, was created in Tuscany and has been popular throughout ��ý…

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9 Italian Alpine Breads That Are Amazingly Delicious

by csabino | Wed, 12/27/2017 - 13:25

��ý’s breads are as varied as its pastas, wines, and cheeses, with some 350 officially recognized types happily consumed in the country’s 20 regions reaching…

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20 Italian Regions, 20 Christmas Desserts

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 12/21/2017 - 06:00

It’s well known that every Italian region has its own culinary traditions, and it’s no exception when it comes to Christmas sweets. We picked one dolce di…

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Why You Could Plan a Trip to ��ý's Trentino Alto Adige Just For the Desserts

by csabino | Tue, 12/12/2017 - 05:46

Cover photo credit: Fototeca Trentino Sviluppo S.p.A. Foto di Arturo Cuel You might want to visit the Trentino Alto Adige for skiing, hiking, or touring…

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Is Pricey Pasta Really Worth It?

by Francine Segan | Mon, 12/11/2017 - 11:25

A box of pasta can cost anywhere from $1 to $7 or more per pound. Since pasta is just flour plus water, what, if anything, makes expensive pasta worth the…

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5 of the Best Places to Try Chocolate in Turin

by Anna Lebedeva | Thu, 12/07/2017 - 04:15

The chocolate season in ��ý has started. Yes, there is such a thing as I have learned over the years of living in the Bel Paese. Italians tend to eat…

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Parma Pleasures: Prosciutto and Parmigiano

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 11/23/2017 - 06:00

[Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma's most famous food products. Photo courtesy Maestro Travel Experience.] In 2015, Parma was declared by…

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A Beginner's Guide to ��ý’s After-Dinner Drinks

by Francine Segan | Wed, 11/22/2017 - 08:35

Italians like to linger at the table, both during and after a meal. Dessert is leisurely and often served in three parts. First the sweet itself, which is…

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Did You Know Some of ��ý's Best Cheeses are in Le Marche?

by csabino | Mon, 11/20/2017 - 12:29

Among the 450 or or types of cheeses found in ��ý, a dozen or so, including mozzarella, ricotta, parmigiano, gorgonzola and pecorino have gained…

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Marche for Food Lovers: What to Eat

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 11/09/2017 - 03:00

Le Marche’s culinary tradition is a mix of robust, meat-based dishes and lighter seafood fare; it features centuries-old cheeses, is a major truffle producer…