In the countryside of the province of Pavia, a dish survives that embodies the essence of peasant cuisine: schita, also known in some areas as schiscia. It’s a thin, pan-fried flatbread made with flour, water, a pinch of salt, and a little lard or oil. It originated as an everyday dish, when homes cooked withContinue reading “Che cos’è la schita, la focaccetta pavese che si mangia con salumi e formaggi. What is schita, the Pavese focaccia eaten with cured meats and cheeses?What is schita, the Pavese focaccia eaten with cured meats and cheeses?”
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There’s a historic bookstore in Bologna that’s turning 200 !
Bologna, October 14, 2025 – The Nanni bookshop celebrates its 200th anniversary. It is known as the oldest in Bologna, founded in 1825 by the Marchesi family. Heir to the Antica Stamperia della Colomba, which had been transformed into an antiquarian bookshop in the 19th century, it was acquired in 1928 by Arnaldo Nanni, whoContinue reading “There’s a historic bookstore in Bologna that’s turning 200 !”
HANDS ON THE WORLD
For the fifth time in history and the second consecutive year in a riw, the Italian volleyball team is World Champions!
3 Fun Facts About Tagliatelle
Did you know that… 1. Tagliatelle have an “official” measurement, registered with the Bologna Chamber of Commerce, which is 8 mm raw and 7 mm cooked. 2. The pasta dough, rigorously rolled out with a rolling pin, must be so thin that Saint Luke can be seen through the dough. 3. Legend has it thatContinue reading “3 Fun Facts About Tagliatelle”
LA DISFIDA DI BARLETTA
The cold February wind swept through the city of Barletta, carrying the echoes of distant wars and the scent of the sea. Italy was divided, contested by the French and the Spanish, and even the streets of a quiet Apulian city could become the stage for heroic deeds. It all began with an insult: theContinue reading “LA DISFIDA DI BARLETTA”
Once again, Italian sport triumphs.
Once again, Italian sport triumphs. The Italian volleyball team is on top of the world and brings another incredible victory to Italy. A small-to-medium-sized country like Italy achieves records in all sports, from soccer to volleyball, from basketball to athletics, from swimming to diving…
A Legend Called Focaccia with Cheese
LA FOCACCIA DI RECCO An ancient legend tells that when the beach of Recco was a landing site for Saracen pirates in the 1500s and 1600s, the soldiers of the old Genoese fort fired cannon shots and a few musket volleys to alarm the population.The able-bodied men lined up for defense. Women, old people, andContinue reading “A Legend Called Focaccia with Cheese”
Ferrara’s Pampepato: the Renaissance dessert that tells the story of a city
A blend of spices, cocoa, and tradition that has been making its way to our Christmas tables since the Renaissance. Pampepato di Ferrara is distinguished by its zuccotto shape, reminiscent of a skullcap, and by the intensity of its flavors. The dough, rich in almonds, hazelnuts, candied fruit, raisins, and spices such as cinnamon andContinue reading “Ferrara’s Pampepato: the Renaissance dessert that tells the story of a city”
COOKING CUTS
Cooking cuts (such as julienne, brunoise, macedonia, or chiffonade) are standardized techniques for preparing vegetables, fruit, or other ingredients in uniform shapes, such as cubes, sticks, or strips, to ensure even cooking, a pleasing appearance, and enhanced flavor. The choice of cut depends on the recipe and the type of ingredient, as each shape hasContinue reading “COOKING CUTS”
Strachítunt Cheese
A Double Curd and a Dash of Legend The history of Strachítunt has its roots in the Middle Ages, among the narrow valleys and mule tracks of the Taleggio Valley.It is said that it all began by mistake, or perhaps by peasant ingenuity.Strachítunt: The Art of Mixing the Old and the NewOne day, they say,Continue reading “Strachítunt Cheese”
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