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Food & Drink

Fiore Sardo: Sardinia's Signature Cheese

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 08/02/2016 - 02:00

Fiore sardo is Sardinia’s signature cheese, now a Slow Food presidium, established to protect the ancient traditions of Sardinian shepherds, the first…

Food & Drink

The Garlic You Should Have in Your Kitchen: Aglio di Vessalico

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 03/31/2016 - 11:00

Aglio di Vessalico is a variety of garlic grown in Liguria, widely recognized as a basic ingredient of Ligurian cuisine and an integral part of the…

Travel

Ten Italian Towns Embracing a Slower Pace of Life

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/27/2015 - 05:05

If you're tired of big cities and chaotic rhythms, consider visiting one of these ten smaller towns in Italy (list compiled by search engine Skyscanner), part…

Food & Drink

High-Altitude Cheese: Bitto from Valtellina

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 09/24/2015 - 06:25

Italy is a good place to be if you love formaggio – the variety and quality of the cheeses here are outstanding. Every region produces its own unique cheeses,…

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…

Food & Drink

Bittersweet Deliciousness from Salento: Almond-Stuffed Figs

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 08/20/2015 - 02:00

This article is part of ITALY Magazine’s "Slow Food series", where we present typical products from the different regions of Italy that make up the network of…

Culture

Turin and the Langhe: Slow Food - Fast Cars

by Myra Robinson | Wed, 04/01/2015 - 11:00

It’s always the rather quirky things about cities that appeal to me. Turin has the shroud, obviously, but as they only put it on display once a decade, you’ll…

Food & Drink

Caciocavallo di Ciminà: A Tasty, Ancient Cheese from Calabria

by Silvia Donati | Sun, 01/11/2015 - 03:00

Good caciocavallo cheese is made throughout Southern Italy. Calabria, and especially the area around the small village of Ciminà (700 inhabitants) within the…

Food & Drink

An Ancient Delicacy from the Amalfi Coast: Colatura di Alici

by Silvia Donati | Sun, 12/14/2014 - 02:00

Not many people seem to be familiar with a pasta dressing originating from the Amalfi Coast, specifically from the maritime village of Cetara: colatura di…

Eataly Plans Italian Food Theme Park

by Carol King | Thu, 08/01/2013 - 07:03

words by Carol King Turin-based Italian food chain Eataly is planning to open a theme park in Bologna dedicated to Italian food. Eataly says the 861,112-…