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My private Italy: olive oil, I love you

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Extra virgin olive oil (EVO) is undoubtedly the symbol of Mediterranean food, and Italian food in particular. Olive oil is an ancient product, rich in history. You don’t drink it, you eat it; it is a valuable food, a few grams change the...

My private Italy: harvesting olives on Lake Garda

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It is often said that the greatest satisfaction in creating something lies in the act of doing so, rather than in the outcome. And every year, from April to November, I am very lucky to have the chance to “make” something, to create it from...

My private Italy: in Sicily, eat like a sicilian

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I have been hosted several times in a Sicilian house and for sure they never run out of food! The first time I went to Sicily, I was hosted by a friend of mine in the beautiful city of Syracuse; I am a hearty eater but, trust me, I remember...

Italy’s darkest hour – Episode 6: the agony of Naples

Italy’s darkest hour – Episode 6: the agony of Naples The landing of Salerno was designed to advance further north and free Naples as soon as possible, but it resulted in a painful time for the city. In the last episode we left you with the...

My private Italy: in Naples, eat like a napolitan

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“Vedi Napoli e poi muori” (“See Naples and then die”) is a Goethe’s famous expression that reflects the beauty of this city. I’ve seen Naples many times, I am still alive and I keep going back. The city is beautiful not only for its...