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What Are The Regional Food Specialities In Italy?
There are three main regions in Italy for the purpose of distinguishing culinary specialties. There is north, central and southern. The northern region is bordered on the north by Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. This is farm country and the cuisine … Continue reading
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When In Rome–Enjoy Their Festivals
Modern day festivals in Rome are a series of outdoor events known as Roman Summer. The tradition of celebrations dates back to the time when Rome dominated the world. Early Roman Celebrations In the early Roman culture, the people loved … Continue reading
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How To Make Easy Low Fat Italian Fruit Gelato
This recipe is the best of both worlds. It’s super tasty and it’s low fat. How can that be? It’s really easy. A few simple substitutions can make a big difference in calorie count. In this recipe, cornstarch is substituted … Continue reading
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Familiar Cheeses of Italy
Italy is home to many wonderful cheeses that we use in our meals everyday. There are three main categories of cheeses: soft, semi hard and hard. Soft Mozzarella was originally made with the milk from a water buffalo, but now, … Continue reading
How to Make Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a melt-in-your-mouth Italian dessert. It is a layered dessert made in a flat pan that is light in texture and filled with hints of the most delightful flavors. The name “tiramisu” means pick me up, which may have … Continue reading
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How to Can Tomatoes Using a Water Bath Solution
Late summertime is the time of the year when I have an abundance of tomatoes. We eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but there is still a lot left over. Since I don’t want to waste any, I can … Continue reading
Who wants gelato for dessert?
I wanted to share a basic gelato recipe with you, but I have to admit I was confused by the many “basic” recipes. I researched several different versions and came up with the one below. I found there are many … Continue reading
How many types of short pasta are there?
It’s helpful to have a basic understanding of the many types of short pasta. There are three main types. Tubular Shaped Stuffed Tubular Tubular pasta can be tiny to jumbo sized. It can also be smooth or ridged and straight … Continue reading
What makes a great gift for your Italian food loving friends?
Ciao! It’s not too soon to think of Christmas giving, and there are always occasions to give someone a very special Italian themed gift. Such as birthdays, anniversaries or any other special reason. Everyone loves food, especially Italians. There are … Continue reading
Pasta, Pasta, Pasta
How many kinds of pasta are there? There are certainly more types of individual pastas than you or I could name. Some of them are familiar and some I have never heard of. They can be divided into the following … Continue reading