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Food & Drink

Pecorino Romano: The Story Behind One of Italy’s Oldest and Most Famous Formaggi

by kristine.jannuzzi | Thu, 08/29/2019 - 00:38

Millennia before cacio e pepe became one of the Eternal City’s trendiest pasta dishes and a social media sensation, its starring ingredient graced the tables…

Food & Drink

Did You Know Some of Italy'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 Italy, a dozen or so, including mozzarella, ricotta, parmigiano, gorgonzola and pecorino have gained…

Food & Drink

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…

Food & Drink

Slow Food's Signature Cheese Festival Returns to Bra

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 09/15/2015 - 04:00

Cheese, Slow Food’s signature event dedicated to ‘il formaggio’, returns to Bra this Friday for four days. Hundreds of artisanal producers from Italy and…

Culture

Pecorino di Farindola, A Rare Cheese From The Mountains of Abruzzo

by Anna Lebedeva | Thu, 07/02/2015 - 05:14

“I just know when it is ready”, says Lucia D’Angelo lightly touching with the back of her hand the curdling ewe’s milk that is heating up slowly in a large…

Food & Drink

Dutch Company Makes Lamps Like Parmesan Cheese

by Carol King | Sat, 08/03/2013 - 06:00

Dutch firm Qucina is selling what it bills as “the world’s cheesiest lamp” in the shape of a Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese wheel. The lamp’s creators are Dutch…

Food & Drink

The Rise of Slow Food

by Gabi Logan | Wed, 10/10/2012 - 08:58

Elegantly prepared food using local ingredients that eaters love to eat but are also good for them . . . it may just sound like an expensive restaurant, but it…