Travel Tales by a Travel Addict
Last updated on July 16th, 2021Over the last 20-30 years, balsamic vinegar has become a popular Italian product. You can now find it on the shelves of most supermarkets across the world. However, mass-market balsamic vinegar has nothing to do with the noble Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. Find out why. If I were to ask people …
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Last updated on August 5th, 2021I can easily imagine the pride and joy felt by the inhabitants of Parma and all people living and working in the Italian Food Valley, in the Emilia-Romagna region, when in December 2015, the Unesco named Parma Creative City of Gastronomy. Most people are familiar with Parma because of its famous ham (Prosciutto …
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Last updated on July 4th, 2021The idea of a cooking course in itself is exciting, but having it in a medieval castle is just a fabulous and unusual experience. Italian cuisine is one of the most popular in the world, and cooking classes in Italy to learn how to prepare local dishes are getting more …
Last updated on July 4th, 2021“It’s not a dessert wine. More correctly, Moscato di Scanzo is what we call a meditation wine”, the girl explained. It took me a few seconds to refocus. I admit that I’m not a great wine connoisseur, and in my mind “moscato” was a synonym of sweet wine, mostly served …
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Last updated on July 4th, 2021Whether it’s art, architecture, beautiful landscapes or food and wine, Italy never ceases to amaze me. Whenever possible, I try to visit lesser know regions like the superb and wild Basilicata in Southern Italy, or unusual towns like the lovely Porretta Terme in Emilia-Romagna. Italy is a country of incredible diversity, and …
Last updated on July 4th, 2021If Bologna were to be defined by its food specialties, these would be homemade pasta and mortadella. And while Bologna is beautiful and well worth spending a few days, besides the beautiful architecture and lively atmosphere, food is certainly one of the main attractions. In its simplicity, making egg pasta is an …
Last updated on October 11th, 2021In Italy, food is so much tied to culture, history, and traditions that it’s impossible to understand the country without a culinary journey, and Brindisi makes no exception. Every region has its specialties, based on the local products and making for a wonderful variety of dishes, tastes, and flavors. In …
