Top 10 Rivers in Italy. There are plenty of splendid and beautiful rivers across Italy where one can get a glimpse of the natural scenic beauty located amidst calm surroundings.
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The best 10 restaurants in Italy
As far as stereotypes go, the one about Italians and food is true, and there’s more: we’re proud of it. Do we think of food all the time? Very much so. Are we great cook? Many of us are. Is Italy a great destination for foodies? Well… of course […]
Moving to Italy
Items and furniture you can bring with you Moving to Italy and Accommodations In Italy, finding an unfurnished apartment in major towns and cities can be quite difficult. In Rome, you will hardly ever find an unfurnished apartment for rent. This is due to Italian laws that make it harder […]
Shopping in Italy
Do you like to touch and feel when shopping? Are you tempted to pick up items you have no intention of buying just to take a closer look? Have you been chastised for reaching into a window display as if you’ve defiled sacred ground? If you answered “yes” to any […]
The Dahlia in Italy
A Stunning Floral Symbol of the Renaissance The Dahlia has been used in Italian gardens as a fine cut flower from the Renaissance onwards, however, it is also as strong a symbol of the discovery of the Americas as is the tomato, potato or the pineapple. A plant from the […]
Augusto Minzolini
One thing we can’t certainly say about Augusto Minzolini‘s life and carrier is they have been uneventful. Known to the general Italian public as a journalist and (no longer) a politician, Minzolini cuts a very strong, if controversial, figure. A life dedicated to journalism Born in Rome in 1958, his […]
Venetian Mascarpone Rice Pudding
What might be considered nursery food is transformed into a dessert for sophisticates by adding mascarpone to it. The pudding is best if it has not been refrigerated and can be served while still slightly warm. It is a delicious foil for poached or candied fruit, or fresh seasonal berries. […]
Venetian Potato Frittata
“I love eggs,” says Francesco, but for him an egg dish like this frittata, a simple, rustic, filled omelet, has gone from being an everyday item to something worth a special occasion. “So put some truffle oil on it,” Francesco jokes. Potato Frittata 2 ounce baking potatoes 8 large eggs […]
Venetian Watermelon Granita
A cafe overlooking the Grand Canal or St. Mark’s Square on a warm summer afternoon begs for a cool confection. An icy watermelon granita, followed by an inky cup of espresso, and you know it’ Venice in summer. “To me it is the best refreshment,” Francesco insists. Watermelon is so […]
Venetian Porcini Dumplings
The Austrian influence on the food of the Alto Adige, the mountainous region north of Venice, is evident in this dish, a typical bread dumpling lightened in texture and enriched in flavor by the addition of porcini mushrooms. It makes a splendid first course served with sauteed or roasted mushrooms. […]
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