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Weekend in… The hilltop towns of Abruzzo

A new mini-guide series introduces itineraries with tips and addresses of lesser-known treasures of Italy to both domestic and––hopefully soon––international travellers. Supporting the local economy of small businesses through sustainable travel is what drives the series. Let's start with three...

Semolina-based desserts: recipes from around the world, from the Middle East to Italy

In classic sfogliatelle it's mixed with ricotta but in many countries it's used as the absolute protagonist for desserts boasting unique flavors. Here's how to use semolina in pastry making.

Vegan desserts according to an Italian pastry chef

Who says vegan cakes and cookies can't be as good as traditional ones? A young Italian pastry chef shows us how to make delicious 100% vegetable-based desserts that taste just like classic ones.

Rare Wines. The allure of the single barrel

The Masciarelli and Damiano Ciolli wineries offer us two wines that age in a single barrel. La Botte di Gianni is an authorial Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, while Botte Ventidue encapsulates the territory of Olevano Romano amid Trebbiano and Ottonese grapes

What is matcha tea? All about the precious Japanese green tea

Emerald green, pleasantly sweet and rich in properties: there is more than one reason why the myth of matcha is still alive. However, a lot has been written on the subject, often making confusion between the actual tea and the...

Sdijuno. The secret of the centennial Abruzzo peasants is their mid-morning meal

A rich snack, able to bring sustenance to men and women during hard work in the fields. History and tradition of the Abruzzo native "sdijuno," the 11 o'clock meal.

Fettuccine Alfredo. How to make it and who invented the dish

Abroad, this is an iconic Italian cuisine preparation. It comes with anecdotes of a distant celebrity past, the contours of myth, even a set of golden silverware. And history which dates back to the turn of the 20th century.

Goat’s milk. Properties, benefits, price and where to find it

Many prefer it thinking it's lactose free, but in reality goat's milk is not suitable for the lactose intolerant. It is excellent, however, for children and those suffering from osteoporosis. Properties and characteristics of this product.

Ireland: mandatory health warnings on the wine label

The news for the wine sector creates a very dangerous precedent, just at the moment when in the Old Continent there is a heated debate on health warnings on the label: here's what's happening in Ireland.

Sicilian cuisine: all the traditional products

An island in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea which has given birth to a cuisine rich in nuances and syncretism borrowed by the many cultures that inhabited it over the past 2000 years. Here is a list of Sicilian...
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