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14 December: Tortellini in Broth National Day – Between History and Curiosity

Francesco Paladini — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:41:24 +0000

This day cannot be tied to us Italians. Surely, the residents of Modena, Bologna, and Castelfranco Emilia celebrated this day with a nice dinner of tortellini in broth. Yes, the dispute over the origins of tortellini is still ongoing and will most likely never be resolved. We can’t even agree […]

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The rise and fall of Fragolino, the forbidden red wine

Nicola — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:28:09 +0000

Fragolino is an Italian red wine derived from the dark and purple-skinned Vitis labrusca vine, commonly known as the Isabella grape. The very name “Fragolino” draws inspiration from the Italian word “fragola,” meaning strawberry, offering a fitting description of the wine’s essence and flavor profile. The winemaking process involves a […]

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30th anniversary of Eurochocolate Perugia: November 15 – 24

Francesco Paladini — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:47:28 +0000

The world’s largest annual chocolate festival returns with great fanfare! For its 30th edition, Eurochocolate will once again embrace Perugia’s historic center and main squares, right in the heart of Umbria, following its traditional format. Over 13,000 Visitors in 2023 Each year, Eurochocolate draws an ever-growing audience, thanks to its […]

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The Fave dei Morti: the traditional sweet of all Saints’ Day

Francesco Paladini — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:42:11 +0000

On November 1st and 2nd, Italy celebrates All Saints’ Day and the Day of the Dead religious holidays. During this time, Italian popular traditions merge with religious customs to pay homage and remember those who have passed, through various regional customs and festivities. One of the most widespread traditions is […]

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The Italian cuisine debate: Alessandro Barbero’s view

Francesca Bezzone — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:18:04 +0000

The Italian cuisine debate has reignited with historian Alessandro Barbero’s latest comments, which added a fresh perspective to a long-standing discussion. In a recent interview, Barbero argued that there is no true national Italian cuisine; instead, what we often call “Italian” abroad is primarily a product of the Italian American […]

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Gnocchi: there is more to them than potatoes!

Francesca Bezzone — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:04:33 +0000

When one thinks of Italian cuisine, gnocchi often comes to mind: they are comforting and delicious, and go well with plenty of sauces. Unlike the harder, durum wheat pasta varieties, gnocchi are soft, pillowy dumplings, made using a wide range of ingredients and many regional variations exist: from the traditional […]

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Step into the past: Ferrara’s “Al Brindisi” is the world’s oldest tavern

Francesco Paladini — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 23:14:25 +0000

Ferrara is the city that hosts the first tavern in the world. It couldn’t be otherwise, in a country like Italy, where gastronomic and culinary culture is one of the cornerstones of Italian identity. It is not only the oldest tavern in the world, but it is much more. Its […]

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Florentine Steak basics: history, cutting, and cooking

Francesco Paladini — Tue, 16 May 2023 22:37:26 +0000

Florentine steak (Bistecca Fiorentina) is a Tuscan delicacy with a long and fascinating history. This sort of meat has gained worldwide acclaim not just for its high quality, distinct flavor, and flawless preparation, but also for its cultural significance in the Tuscan culinary tradition. Florentine meat is a general term […]

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Pizzicagnoli: a journey through history and tradition

Francesco Paladini — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:14:58 +0000

The term pizzicagnolo is never out of style. You may be wondering what this term means and why it is so important in Italian cuisine. This article will explain who the pizzicagnoli are, what they did in the past, and, most importantly, how they influenced Italian gastronomy!Since the 14th century, […]

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History of the Italian Bar

Admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:52:02 +0000

Which came first, the Bar or the Caffè?Sipping a coffee at a table outside a bar is a daily habit for most Italians, including myself. In Bolsena, my house is directly above the Bar in the main square. In the morning, I like to go down the stairs and have […]

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10 secrets about Italian pasta

Sam — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:04:30 +0000

Pasta is one of the most devoured dishes in the entire world, and it seems like everything about Italian pasta tastes like a dream. Whether you are in Italy, France, or even Asia, almost every culture seems to have put together its version of pasta. We love it too, and […]

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The history of Italian aperitivo

Francesca Bezzone — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:40:42 +0000

Common in Roman times, modern aperitivo was born in Turin

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Who invented Carbonara?

Francesca Bezzone — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:31:00 +0000

In Italy, pasta Carbonara is every student’s staple food: when you are in university, you always have spaghetti, eggs, and cheese in your cupboard. Guanciale or pancetta is easy to get at the store and does not cost too much. Cheap, easy to make, filling, what is not to love about […]

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History of Pizza

Justin Demetri — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:16:00 +0000

Pizza has probably roman origins, but it was after the discovery of America and the use of tomato in Italian cuisine that it became how we know it today.

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The History of Italian Cuisine I

Francesca Bezzone — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 06:43:29 +0000

The history of Italian cuisine is as long and rich as the country's history itself, its origins laying deep into the ancenstral history of Rome.

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The Medieval history of Italian cheese

Francesca Bezzone — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:01:40 +0000

While the history of cheese can be dated back to antiquity, the Middle Ages marked the turning point for the development of Italian cheese tradition.

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The secrets of Sicily’s desserts

Francesca Bezzone — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 06:54:08 +0000

Luscious cannoli, refreshing granita and delicate biancomangiare: where else in the world would we find such a perfect mingling of history and flavors?

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History of Italian Cuisine IV

Francesca Bezzone — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 12:08:33 +0000

The history of Italian cuisine is, truly, the history of Italy. It mirrors how the country has developed socially and culturally

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