Cheese of Puglia: Making and Eating Fresh Cheese in Salento http://zite.to/jTy96j - Cheese as it is supposed to be
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
an enchanted house: Palazzo Bourbon di Sorbello in Perugia
an enchanted house: Palazzo Bourbon di Sorbello in Perugia http://zite.to/mLAVO9
Rome hub of Italian cinema opens its doors to visitors
Rome hub of Italian cinema opens its doors to visitors. Sets for Fellini, Scorsese and other cinematic greats on show: http://me.lt/5a7L8
There's no such thing as "Italian food"
There's no such thing as "Italian food": http://zite.to/iqLbWt - That's the first step to start enjoying real Italia food.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
The Floralia festival in ancient Rome
Today in ancient Rome the Floralia festival started. People wore colorful clothing instead of the usual white - http://me.lt/8W2di
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Ultimate grilled cheese with pesto
Ultimate grilled cheese with pesto http://zite.to/eBqzmH - tasty quick snack, but not healthy if you buy "fake" cheese in places like Costco
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Large Mosaic Unearthed in Israel
Large Mosaic Unearthed in Israel on View at Legion of Honor http://zite.to/gnAJzW - Beautiful picture
If there's not a Bialetti coffee-maker, then it's not an Italian house.
If there's not a Bialetti coffee-maker, then it's not an Italian house. Literally everybody has one here in Italy. http://zite.to/e4EUNL
Monday, April 25, 2011
Near Death by Chocolate in Turin
Near Death by Chocolate in Turin http://zite.to/g5VrfA - Chocolatiers in Turin were first licensed to sell chocolate in 1678
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Arezzo exhibit reveals Giorgio Vasari's spirituality
Arezzo exhibit reveals Giorgio Vasari's spirituality. Religious works by 16th-C art historian shown for first time: http://me.lt/5a7uh
Little sauce or a lot of sauce on your pasta?
Little sauce or a lot of sauce on your pasta? Answer may vary, but you have to know what you are doing: http://zite.to/fO1HCW
There are 2,000 artisanal microbreweries in Italy
There are 2,000 artisanal microbreweries in #Italy. Only 4 are run by women. Read more here: http://zite.to/hbWxlV
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Roman high street reopens to visitors after more than 20 years in ancient Herculaneum
Roman high street reopens to visitors after more than 20 years in ancient Herculaneum http://zite.to/dXJbUz
Friday, April 22, 2011
Celebrating "Pasqua" in the Italian Language
Celebrating "Pasqua" in the Italian Language http://zite.to/eWrYDQ - Lots about Easter history and traditions in Italy
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Pasta: Sagne Ncannulate
Pasta: Sagne Ncannulate http://zite.to/gHiVaW - Behind every dish I make there's a history, she says. That's the Italian secret ingredient!
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe recipe
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe http://zite.to/g2RMkf - it shows you "the" trick for many perfect sauces. But... Don't follow him about Parmesan
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Rome exhibit fetes contemporary master Pistoletto
Rome exhibit fetes contemporary master Pistoletto at Maxxi Museum of 21st Century Art: http://me.lt/5a7jf
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Shopportunities in artisan stores around Rome's historical neighborhood Monti
A funny guide to Shopportunities in artisan stores around Rome's historical neighborhood Monti http://zite.to/gj0Xjw
Friday, April 15, 2011
Starting on September small groups will be able to visit Roman Emperor Nero's first Home
Starting on September small groups will be able to visit Roman Emperor Nero's first Home in #Rome http://zite.to/fDH5v1
Recipe: Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter
Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter http://zite.to/fbKKTT Tasty recipe. Don't spoil it with Parmesan. Use Parmigiano, please.
ravioli stuffed with olive oil
The Hungry Italian: ravioli stuffed with olive oil http://zite.to/fPve0X - An original recipe and some wisdom about olive oil here
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Scenes from CioccolaTo - Chocolate Festival in Turin
Scenes from CioccolaTo - Chocolate Festival in Turin - Food Lover's Odyssey http://zite.to/eCaaWq Some very funny choco-picture here
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The Altane are part of history of Venice
Probably you've never noticed the "Altane" in Venice. They've quite an history: http://v.zite.com/hdVqk2
Santa Croce restoration offers rare close up view in Florence
Santa Croce restoration offers rare close up view http://v.zite.com/g29kBz Don't miss this oppotunity in Florence' #Italy
Monday, April 11, 2011
Vernazza: Like a Watercolor
Like a Watercolor | Vernazza http://v.zite.com/euY9kG ... But it is a real small town in the Cinque Terre, #Italy
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Fig, Taleggio, and Radicchio Pizza
Fig, Taleggio, and Radicchio Pizza http://v.zite.com/eH94XA Most Italians would scream reading this recipe, but it may work and work well..
Friday, April 08, 2011
Thursday, April 07, 2011
The Truth About Carbohydrates
The Truth About Carbohydrates http://v.zite.com/eZUaBZ - You are not really an Italian cook if you don't care about nutrition
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Pictures: Gold Treasure, Roman Coins Revealed in U.K.
Pictures: Gold Treasure, Roman Coins Revealed in U.K. http://v.zite.com/hyBeAH - Old news, but wonderful pictures
Business is the best way to keep our Italian heritage alive
Below my post on Soffritto's Facebook wall about the Italian Buying Group they just started with my help, Sergio Grasso's advice and the Forlì-Cesena Chambers of Commerce support.
I think it is important because... well you can read it below.
"Giovanni,
I wish to thank you for your hard work to make the Italian Buying Group happen.
As a proud Italian, I’m happy to see it happen because official data say that 90% of food sold as Italian in the USA is not Italian for real. Now we are showing the "real thing". Moreover, the goods you picked for this first sale come from small, dedicated producers. Family-run businesses who keep alive a part of our Italian heritage with their work. Buying directly from them and paying a fair price help keep them in business and preserve Italian heritage. That's why the Chamber of Commerce of Forlì-Cesena, the Association Italia 2050 and the Province of Nuoro backed this pilot-project.
I know you as a proud Italian who knows really well and love Italian food. That's why we chose you for this pilot project. I know also that you put so much passion because we’ll help our beloved Italian culture spread by providing top-notch food at reasonable prices. A win-win situation for everybody.
Thanks!"
You can find the original post here: http://http://www.facebook.com/Soffritto?sk=wall.
You can find more on Soffritto's Italian Buying Group here: http://www.soffrittogrill.com/imda
I think it is important because... well you can read it below.
"Giovanni,
I wish to thank you for your hard work to make the Italian Buying Group happen.
As a proud Italian, I’m happy to see it happen because official data say that 90% of food sold as Italian in the USA is not Italian for real. Now we are showing the "real thing". Moreover, the goods you picked for this first sale come from small, dedicated producers. Family-run businesses who keep alive a part of our Italian heritage with their work. Buying directly from them and paying a fair price help keep them in business and preserve Italian heritage. That's why the Chamber of Commerce of Forlì-Cesena, the Association Italia 2050 and the Province of Nuoro backed this pilot-project.
I know you as a proud Italian who knows really well and love Italian food. That's why we chose you for this pilot project. I know also that you put so much passion because we’ll help our beloved Italian culture spread by providing top-notch food at reasonable prices. A win-win situation for everybody.
Thanks!"
You can find the original post here: http://http://www.facebook.com/Soffritto?sk=wall.
You can find more on Soffritto's Italian Buying Group here: http://www.soffrittogrill.com/imda
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
A very traditional Easter cake in #Italy: Pastiera Napoletana
A very traditional Easter cake in #Italy: Pastiera Napoletana http://v.zite.com/dKVbSF (post is good, but it mispells the name inside)
Monday, April 04, 2011
Artichoke, Leek, and Potato Frittata
Artichoke, Leek, and Potato Frittata http://v.zite.com/huxDzm - Frittata is always popular on Italian tables
Italian Mammas from Calabria Use Couriers to Deliver Meals to sons emigrated to Rome
Italian Mammas from Calabria Use Couriers to Deliver Meals to sons emigrated to Rome http://v.zite.com/eyQvAc
Beautiful photo of a side street in the Most Serene Republic of San Marino
Beautiful photo of a side street in the Most Serene Republic of San Marino - http://v.zite.com/hlAyGW
A great guide to gelato in Rome
My Guides To Gelato in Rome http://v.zite.com/gixmSz - Great guide. Not the usual list of "for tourists" places you find on travel blogs.
Sunday, April 03, 2011
Reclaiming the Veneto
Reclaiming the Veneto http://v.zite.com/gXIauq - This long post is the perfect picture of how many Italians feel today
Saturday, April 02, 2011
Rome's Palazzo Farnese Opens Its Doors to Offer a Rare Glimpse of Renaissance Art Marvels
Rome's Palazzo Farnese Opens Its Doors to Offer a Rare Glimpse of Renaissance Art Marvels http://v.zite.com/ePv0B5
A Photo Essay on the Churches of Rome
Spirituality & Light: A Photo Essay on the Churches of Rome http://v.zite.com/fxuVnR - Wonderful photos
Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto
Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto http://v.zite.com/gs1WOf - tasty, but remember to use Parmigiano and not Parmesan
Friday, April 01, 2011
Italy celebrates Unification with 20-grape blends
Italy celebrates Unification with 20-grape blends http://v.zite.com/hc4Liy - Worth reading it if only for the photo of the stylish bottles!
Masterpieces of modern architecture in Rome
Hints to get off the beaten track and visit masterpieces of modern architecture in #Rome http://v.zite.com/eu6cS8