My private Italy: olive oil, I love you
Extra virgin olive oil (EVO) is undoubtedly the symbol of Mediterranean food, and Italian food in particular. Olive...
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My private Italy: harvesting olives on Lake Garda
It is often said that the greatest satisfaction in creating something lies in the act of doing so, rather than in...
My private Italy: in Sicily, eat like a sicilian
I have been hosted several times in a Sicilian house and for sure they never run out of food!
The first time I...
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...
My private Italy: “Espresso”, why we can’t do without it
“Giusto il tempo di un caffè e arrivo!” (“Just the time to have a coffee and I’m coming!”) is the...
My private Italy: Modena’s traditional balsamic vinegar, a masterpiece of the italian gastronomic art
One thing is clear: when you approach it, you should not be in a hurry. It is a work of art, a masterpiece, like a...
My private Italy: Italian craftsmanship, a long history of creativity and passion
All around the world, Italy is associated with culture, art, food, in a few words our way of life. But more and more...
My private Italy: in Naples, eat like a napolitan
“Vedi Napoli e poi muori” (“See Naples and then die”) is a Goethe’s famous expression that reflects the...
Italy’s darkest hour: Episode 5: the raid of the Jewish ghetto in Rome
Italy’s darkest hour: Episode 5: the raid of the Jewish ghetto in Rome
Today I will tell you about a very sad...