the sfincione is simply irresistible. The nuns created it, and since then it has become one of the most famous specialties in Palermo.of course, there are also pane e panelle, pani ca’ meusa, arancine (which in this province are declined in the female form)… in short, choosing a single symbol of Sicilian street food isContinue reading “What is Palermo “SFINCIONE”, the SICILIAN street food born in a convent?”
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History and interpretations of FRULAN FRICO, the dish of the Friulian mountains
„A single dish that seems made especially to sustain days in the mountains, with a short list of ingredients, but with a very long history. We are talking about frico, at first glance a cross between an omelette and a pie (but be careful, there is no trace of eggs), born in Friuli and appreciatedContinue reading “History and interpretations of FRULAN FRICO, the dish of the Friulian mountains”
Maestro Riccardo Muti becomes a teacher of the Italian Opera Academy: “More music for everyone”
«This country has forgotten that opera is one of the pillars of our history and makes us admired throughout the world», says Riccardo Muti. Which here explains why it should be studied since kindergarten Riccardo Muti has just held the Italian Opera Academy at the Prada Foundation in Milan with the children of Cherubini, theContinue reading “Maestro Riccardo Muti becomes a teacher of the Italian Opera Academy: “More music for everyone””
Happy 2024
From Bologna Picture crediti ph G. Bianchi
Wine windows….Le “buchette del vino” di Firenze.
Many people who have read about on the web or seen wine windows during a visit to Florence have decided to construct one for themselves or their friends in their own homes. Or, they create a wine window in a tavern or restaurant to use to dispense glasses of wine, as happens in Florence.
THE REBIRTH OF COLLI BOLOGNESI PDO EXTRA-VIRGIN OIL – part 2
The oil of the Bolognese hills, a heritage of culture, history and tradition of the hills of the province of Bologna, south of the Via EmiliaThe evidence that leads back to significant olive cultivation in the Bolognese area dates back to the Middle Ages, such that we can speak of real olive growing. In theContinue reading “THE REBIRTH OF COLLI BOLOGNESI PDO EXTRA-VIRGIN OIL – part 2”
BOLOGNA fc wins again
Bologna wins in Salerno and the Torre degli Asinelli turns red and blue
Bologna medieval Towers
The medieval towers were built between the 11th and 13th centuries, a period of the Late Middle Ages characterized by the investiture struggle between the Empire and the Church and by the bellicose opposition between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines, factions which in Bologna took their name from the Geremei and Lambertazzi families . ItContinue reading “Bologna medieval Towers”
Bolognese cuisine in the world: excellence in Japan
Proud of the “Bolognesi” who bring our ITALIAN excellence to the world. Bologna and Tokyo united by the thread of tradition… even at the table. Have a look to this videoCongratulations to Piero Pompili and all the staff of “Al Cambio”, guests of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan in order to organiz aContinue reading “Bolognese cuisine in the world: excellence in Japan”
Bologna for tightrope walkers: 60 meters high between the Prediparte tower and the cathedral
Saturday 9 December, Saturday the “slackline” initiative between Partecipaparte and the bell tower of San Pietro: walk 180 meters on a 2.5 centimeter ribbon In 2017 in Bologna the scenario was that of Piazza Maggiore, 25 meters above sea level. Now “slackline” enthusiasts raise the bar (literally): up to 60 meters, to walk in balanceContinue reading “Bologna for tightrope walkers: 60 meters high between the Prediparte tower and the cathedral”
