Bistecca alla Fiorentina is one of those dishes that travels badly as a concept: it sounds simple, but ordering it without local knowledge can mean paying too much for the wrong cut. This is a guide to eating it properly in Florence, with three restaurants that locals actually use. What You’re Actually Ordering Fiorentina is […]
Bistecca alla Fiorentina in Florence: Where to Eat It Like a Local Read Post »
Predappio is a small town in the province of Forlì-Cesena, in the Apennine foothills of Romagna, about 15 km south of Forlì. It is the birthplace of Benito Mussolini, born in the hamlet of Dovia in 1883. That fact defines the town’s identity entirely: the architecture, the cemetery, and the tourist infrastructure all revolve around
Predappio: Mussolini’s Birthplace and Fascist Architecture in Romagna Read Post »
Lake Como (Lago di Como) is the deepest lake in Italy and one of the deepest in Europe, with a surface area of 146 km² and a maximum depth of 410 metres. Its Y-shaped form, framed by the pre-Alps to the north and the Lombardy plain to the south, creates a microclimate mild enough for
Lake Como in a Weekend: Como, Bellagio and Varenna Read Post »
Truffle hunting in Tuscany is centred on the province of Pisa. One of the best areas is Boscone di Forcoli — a quiet woodland between the Pisan inland and the Chianti hills, with a long tradition of both white and black truffle production. This is a guide to what a truffle hunt here involves, based
Truffle Hunting in Tuscany: Boscone di Forcoli and Savini Tartufi Read Post »
For most of its history, authentic Parmigiano Reggiano was off-limits for observant Jews. The problem was not the milk — it was the rennet. Traditional production uses an enzyme derived from calf stomachs which, under kashrut (Jewish dietary law), cannot be mixed with dairy. For decades, the only “kosher parmesan” available was processed cheese with
Kosher Parmigiano Reggiano: Authentic Certified Cheese from Emilia-Romagna Read Post »
A three-night stay in Bologna built around the food of Emilia-Romagna — a pasta cooking class, a guided food tour into the Emilian countryside, and time to eat and explore the city at your own pace. This package combines the two main ways to experience the region’s food culture: learning to make it and going
Bologna Foodie Vacation Package: Cooking Classes & Food Tours in Emilia-Romagna Read Post »