Even if Emilia Romagna is famous for tortellini and Parma ham, you are wrong if you think that is all about it. The region is so wide and varied that you can find many culinary secrets well worth to be uncovered. Read on to see how strong is the fishing tradition in Emilia Romagna and […]
Enjoy the fish festivals: eat eels in Comacchio and blue fish in Cesenatico Read Post »
Is There More Than One Type of Parmigiano Reggiano? There are extremely strict laws governing what kind of cheese can be called Parmigiano Reggiano. In theory, the answer to the question is simple: there is only one true Parmesan cheese — the one produced within the official Parmigiano Reggiano PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) area.
How Many Kinds of Parmigiano Reggiano Are Out There? Read Post »
The worst place on earth if you are a pig… In the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, the humble pig is so revered that an entire month of festivals is dedicated to the gastronomic delights of pork. It is quite understandable! The pig provides the raw product for one of Italy’s most sought-after exports, Parma
Novemberpork Festival in Parma Read Post »
No trip to Emilia Romagna, the gastronomic capital of Italy, would be complete without taking home some edible souvenirs! This is particularly the case if you have had time to attend a cookery class and learnt how to prepare some of the local specialities. Many of the wonderful ingredients that you can find on every
Edible Souvenirs from Emilia Romagna Read Post »
Connoisseurs of wonderful cars and superb cuisine will find a holiday in the delightful medieval town of Modena in northern Italy most rewarding. Modena and near-by Parma are the home of Italy’s greatest exports, Parma Ham, Parmesan Cheese, Balsamic vinegar and, of course, Ferrari and Maserati. Plan your next holiday to include enough time in
Supercars, Super Foods of Modena Read Post »
Ah Venice, it doesn’t seem real. The fairy city of the heart, an exquisite jumble of palaces, spires and turrets in the middle of a lagoon. But when you get there, enjoying Europe’s floating city can hit you hard in the wallet. As The Telegraph reports, “Venice is expensive, there’s no getting away from that.
Anyone For Venice? Your In-depth Guide To The Floating City Read Post »