A musical and multi-sensory experience in breathtaking locations illuminated by candlelight, featuring intimate and evocative reinterpretations of composers and songs that have shaped music history. The Oratory of San Filippo Neri in Bologna is a restored late Baroque religious structure in the center of Bologna. It is located on Via Manzoni. The Oratory was builtContinue reading “The magic of candlelit concerts in Bologna”
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Battle of Zappolino and “Stolen Bucket” legend
Today marks the seven-hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Zappolino, one of the greatest battles of the Middle Ages. At Zappolino, in the territory between Modena and Bologna, the Bolognese Guelphs and the Modenese Ghibellines faced each other on a day destined to go down in history. From that event came the “Stolen Bucket,” theContinue reading “Battle of Zappolino and “Stolen Bucket” legend”
The Borso d’Este Bible, the illuminated manuscript that symbolizes the splendor of Ferrara in the 15th century.
It can be said without too much hesitation that the Borso d’Este Bible, the most studied and well-known of the works preserved at the Estense University Library, is the most famous illuminated manuscript of the Renaissance, its fame probably equaled only by that of the Très Riches Heures of the Duke of Berry, or theContinue reading “The Borso d’Este Bible, the illuminated manuscript that symbolizes the splendor of Ferrara in the 15th century.”
The Secret of the Knights’ Wine
Among the golden stones of Apulia and the breeze from the Eastern seas, an ancient secret endures. It is the legend of Bombino Bianco, the white grape of the knights, said to have been brought to Puglia by the Templars returning from the Holy Land. In a time when crosses marked sails and swords gleamedContinue reading “The Secret of the Knights’ Wine”
Today is Pasta Day, the symbolic dish of Italy in the world.
Italians are the largest consumers with 23.3 kilos per capita per year, but almost 60% of Italian pasta production ends up on tables all over the world, with exports reaching over 200 countries. It’s always the right day for a plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce, but today even more so because we celebrate WorldContinue reading “Today is Pasta Day, the symbolic dish of Italy in the world.”
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?
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?”
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”
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…
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”
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