The Val D’Orcia (Valley of Orcia) South of Sienna is the absolute epitome of what we all expect Tuscany to look like … a landscape of green valleys surrounded by rolling hills and a horizon punctuated by rows of lonely cypress trees. You really should take the time to visit this beautiful area of Tuscany […]
Pecorino di Pienza – tour the jewel of the Val D’Orcia Read Post »
Parma is one of the most beautiful cities in Northern Italy, located in the Emilia-Romagna region — an area famous for culinary excellence, historic cities, and vibrant cultural life. Nearby destinations include Bologna, Ferrara, Piacenza and Rimini, making Parma an ideal base for exploring the Food Valley of Italy. The city is rich in architectural
Parma: Three Festivals You Should Not Miss Read Post »
Everybody knows that Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. But the local gastronomy is not so renowned as tourists usually concentrate on succulent dishes based on pasta and pizza. Nevertheless it is worth knowing more on culinary traditions such as fegato ala venesiana, sarde in saor and bigoli in salsa.
Venice: a gourmet guide to its culinary traditions Read Post »
Channel 4’s “Food Unwrapped” and Balsamic Vinegar in Modena The British television channel Channel 4 dedicated one episode of Food Unwrapped to balsamic vinegar. The programme, broadcast in the UK between 2012 and 2013, is known for investigating what really goes into the food we eat, comparing marketing claims with production realities. In late March,
Channel 4 “Food Unwrapped” comes to Modena to discover balsamic vinegar. Read Post »
While the city of Ferrara sparkled in all its beauty under the Este domination, during the Renaissance were elaborated fantastic dishes which entered in today typical food. Let be tempted by the following three gourmet delicacies of this corner of Emilia Romagna. Pasticcio di Maccheroni alla ferrarese, the quintessential taste reside here The full name
Three dishes that best represent the culinary Traditions of Ferrara Read Post »
Beautiful seaside towns and resorts, long beaches for summer vacations, stunning countryside for walking tours and a strong seafood culinary tradition: Le Marche is all of that and much more. Nestled between the Adriatic shore and the Appennines ranges, the Italian region features typical food coming both from the inland and the seaside. For your
Le Marche: Italy’s culinary hidden gem – a tour into its cuisine Read Post »