Bologna is Italy’s food capital — the city where tagliatelle al ragù was invented, where Parmigiano Reggiano is made in the hills nearby, and where a well-spent morning can include a working cheese dairy, a balsamic acetaia, and a prosciutto cellar all before lunch. Emilia Delizia has been running food tours from Bologna since 2008. […]
Bologna Food Tours: Which Experience Is Right for You? (2026 Guide) Read Post »
A practical guide for travellers exploring northern Italy between Emilia-Romagna and Liguria. If you are planning an itinerary in north-west Italy, combining Parma and the Cinque Terre is both logical and rewarding. The two destinations offer a striking contrast between inland food culture and dramatic coastal landscapes, and travelling between them is straightforward by train
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Parma is a historic city in north-western Italy, strategically located between Milan, Bologna, and the Ligurian coast. Thanks to excellent rail connections, motorways, and the nearby Verdi Airport, Parma is easy to reach for short breaks as well as longer food-focused journeys. This accessibility makes Parma an ideal base for a long weekend dedicated to
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Discover the uniqueness of San Daniele Ham and explore Friuli Venezia Giulia, The best of Italy’s North-East. San Daniele is a medieval town located in the morainic hills of Friuli, northern-east of Italy. This place in the province of Udine is famous worldwide for its tasty ham called Prosciutto di San Daniele. So, what is
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Piadina Romagnola is a flatbread from the Romagna half of Emilia-Romagna — the coastal and inland area stretching from Rimini north to Ravenna and west to Forlì and Cesena. It has been granted IGP status (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) since 2014, which defines both the ingredients and the two distinct regional versions. It is one of
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Where This Famous Italian Cheese Is Made By Gabriele Monti — Updated for 2026 The Consortium of Parmigiano Reggiano publishes a detailed map showing exactly where this cheese can legally be produced. The production zone covers five provinces across northern Italy, and the rules are strictly enforced: milk sourced outside the zone cannot be used,
PDO Area of Production of Parmesan Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese. Read Post »