I can easily imagine the locals' pride and joy when in December 2015 the Unesco named Parma Creative City of Gastronomy.Most people know Parma because of its famous ham and Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano), probably not even relating the word to a place. French literature buffs might have read Stendhal’s acclaimed novel The Charterhouse...
The 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 and more appreciated. Moreover…Who doesn’t...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “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 with cakes and deserts, sometimes...
Whether 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 there are many regions which I...
If 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 art and I was mesmerized looking at...
In 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 Brindisi, and in all Puglia, food...
When it comes to ethnic food, I confess that I have a thing for Japanese cuisine or, better said, for shrimp tempura and sashimi. [pullquote]My favorite Japanese dishes? Sashimi and shrimp tempura. Which are yours?[/pullquote] In the past, I used to go quite often out for Japanese food but recently I almost stopped. The main reason for...
Would you say that I am not much of a sweet tooth? Seriously, if I have to choose between most salty food specialties and candies, I easily go for the first ones.How beautiful, colored and creative are candy shops? Still, I am attracted by candies and chocolate, although in a different way. I like the artful...
Coming back from my wild journey in South Africa, I had a very long lay-over in Dubai and felt in desperate need of killing time until the next long flight.Served in small dishes, Meze is a fantastic way to discover the flavors of the cuisine from the Middle East I didn't find Dubai airport particularly appealing,...
I hadn’t really planned to visit the Chocolate Museum in Bruges, but as I stepped into it during my wandering through the narrow streets I thought it would be worth to make a visit.Inaugurated in 2004, the Choco-Story Museum in Bruges is a journey through the History of Chocolate from ancient Mexico to Belgium, from...
