March 20, 2017
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Why do italians celebrate the epiphany?
Well, no… I mean, yes, but that’s beside the point. I’m talking about the Italian tradition and folklore connected to January 6th.
November 23, 2016
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A Day in Bologna – An underrated italian city
Today we’d like to do something different: we’d like to give you a few reasons why we think you should come to Bologna.
Now, we might be a little bias about this, but we believe it would really be worth it for you, whether you’re passing through, or have a cheap flight connection, to come over and visit our beautiful town for a few days.
Here’s why:
November 15, 2016
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Bologna Chocolate and Jazz Festival
If you like chocolate and you happen to be passing through Bologna this week, you’re in for a treat! The 2016 Cioccoshow is kicking off today: it’s a big chocolate fair, stretching through the centre of Bologna, where you can try and taste a wide variety of products: hot chocolate, nuts and chocolate, marshmallows covered in chocolate… you name it!
Mortadella : the queen of Bologna
Yesterday, 20th October 2016 started the fourth edition of MortadellaBo, the event dedicated to Mortadella Bologna IGP. Until Sunday, Piazza Maggiore will be filled with stalls, kiosks and food bikes celebrating the queen of Bolognese cuisine.
March 26, 2016
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10 biggest mistakes tourists make with Italian food
Italy is an old country, full of traditions that Italians strictly respect. Visiting Italy you immediately figure out that italians are so proud, so you have to adapt yourself to their culture.
There are several mistakes that tourists make with Italian food, be aware to not doing this in Italy.
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April 9, 2015
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The official measure of tagliatelle!
If you have been reading our blog you must be aware that tagliatelle al ragù is one of Bologna’s most typical dish! But did you know that this kind of pasta had an official measure?
Forbes: Emilia-Romagna is Italy’s Greatest Gastronomic Treasure
According to the international magazine, Forbes, the Big Five Piacenza, Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and Bologna are the best cities in the world where you can find the finest cuisine, both for the quality and the preparation of its products.
March 21, 2015
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Tortellini, the pasta inspired by Venus’ navel.
Typical from the Emilia Romagna region, tortellini is the world most famous filled pasta. Tortellino comes etymologically from tortello, a diminutive of torta, which means pie in italian. Tortellini are called so because they are filled just like little pies.
March 6, 2015
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Italian Nonna’s recipes
Minestrone
Minestrone is THE classic Italian soup prepared in all Italy. It is made with healthy vegetables that will help you eat your five-a-day. It is a delicious soup, easy to cook in which you can add all your favourite vegetables.