Cooking Italy
In search of the most precious flavour: truffle hunting in Tuscany.
The search for the most precious flavour is an adventure that challenges every seeker in their own way
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One last Pizzazza – properties with a view of Italy's village scene
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The Flavors of Rome: Myths and Traditions Behind the Dishes
Rome’s Best-Kept Secrets: 5 Hidden Churches Waiting to be Discovered
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Italy's pick-me-up - espresso
Who doesn't love this pick-me-up aromatic drink served in small cups? It originated in Milan, where it became fashionable around 1900. In terms of machines, there are various ways to prepare an espresso: Semi-automatic and fully automatic machines as well as hand-lever machines and single- and double-circuit machines are common...
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Tuscan cuisine
Traditional Tuscan cuisine is considered "cucina povera", i.e. poor people's cuisine with a rural-peasant flavour.
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Turin and chocolate: 10 days of sweetness
Turin is known as the chocolate city, and the festival is a celebration of the city's chocolate heritage.
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Latin lover still living in Italy? Enjoy your holiday in Italy.
Gianna Nannini was singing about him in the 80´and we all of us were dreaming about - do he exist?
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Culinary insights into Tuscan cuisine
Whether Tuscan cuisine serves as the cradle of haute cuisine or "only" Italian cuisine is really not important, you should form your own opinion and find out - either way, the cucina toscana is simply top-notch.
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The most famous Italian cheeses
Cheese is in Italy fixed part of the italian kitchen and food. Some information here
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Finocchiona fiorentina, the original and unique only in Tuscany
Do you want to eat the real finocchiona? Tuscany is waiting for you
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Italian wine for free
Caldari di Ortona is the name of the paradise for wine lovers, where red wine bubbles 24 hours a day from a never-ending source
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Famous tuscan vegetable soup
Tuscany is famous for its soups. There are several Tuscan soups that are particularly invigorating in winter
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