Italian food and drink
Italian cuisine has long been celebrated worldwide, but it has recently achieved a landmark status. Italian cooking has now been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, in an acknowledgement that it is a living cultural practice that binds communities, preserves knowledge, and reflects centuries of shared identity. This makes Italy the first country
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Visitors to Piedmont, in northern Italy, will discover a long gastronomic tradition that combines good food with the region’s local ingredients and signature wines. Add in traditional dishes, café culture and an abundance of excellent restaurants, and you will be guaranteed a culinary experience to remember. Lets look at some of the best ways to
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This is a guest review from Mark Evitts. Subtitled “Wine Tales from the Heart of Italy”, On Tuscany is a compilation of short pieces from over 30 authors and wine experts. Interspersed with beautiful images the book is a fascinating exploration of this incredible region: its history, its culture, and – of course – its
This is a guest review from Mark Evitts. The Wines of Piemonte describes Piemonte (or Piedmont) as a “wine explorer’s dream”. With 59 distinct wine regions, the area offers a vast variety of wines for the curious visitor, both well-known and unfamiliar. David Way’s extensive research and structured presentation make this book an essential guide
I love food tours! They are a great way to discover local cuisine and local culture. And to try some yummy food… So I was very happy when SlowTravel Italia offered me the chance to try a Turin food tour. And this one was rather special – a Chocolate and Wine Tasting experience, bringing together
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This is a sponsored post from Eating Europe. Italy may be the birthplace of pizza, pasta, and gelato, but Italian cuisine is far more than that. Much of this is thanks to how regional the country is. As Stanley Tucci explained in a CNN interview, “If you ask people in Italy, so you’re Italian? They’ll
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This is a guest post by Melissa Younger of Crowdsourced Explorer With its world-class wines, Tuscany is one of the best places in Italy for a wine lover. It is full of vineyards, wineries, wine shops, restaurants, and even old castles that offer unique wine tastings. Some are simple and intimate experiences, while others are
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