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My private Italy: the magic of Venice Carnival

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Venice, the city on the water, is famous worldwide for its history and undisputed beauty, but especially for the Carnival, one of the most famous in the world. Venice is much more; it is a magical city, a unique and iconic place, an open-air...

My private Italy: “Espresso”, why we can’t do without it

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“Giusto il tempo di un caffè e arrivo!” (“Just the time to have a coffee and I’m coming!”) is the typical phrase used by Italians to measure time. Italians usually start their days with a coffee at home or at the bar; then take one at...

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 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...

My private Italy: at Christmas, Pandoro or Panettone?

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Christmas is one of my favourite moments of the year: the colours of the lights in the houses, families reuniting to enjoy the magic of this holiday together and children looking forward to the arrival of Santa Claus. Christmas in Italy is also an...

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 veneto, eat like a venetian

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When it comes to good food, you know, Italy always has something interesting to offer … And Venice, with its maritime culture and its ancient traditions, is the perfect place to discover new flavors and try original dishes. Venetian...