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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 Italy…
Culture
by csabino | Wed, 12/27/2017 - 13:25
Italy’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…
Food & Drink
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…
Culture
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 its…
Food & Drink
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…
Food & Drink
by Anna Lebedeva | Thu, 12/07/2017 - 04:15
The chocolate season in Italy 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…
Food & Drink
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…
Food & Drink
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…
Food & Drink
by csabino | Mon, 11/20/2017 - 12:29
Among the 450 or or types of cheeses found in Italy, a dozen or so, including mozzarella, ricotta, parmigiano, gorgonzola and pecorino have gained…
Food & Drink
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…