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3 Fun Facts About Italian Father's Day Hi friends! Well, summer’s almost officially here and we are full steam ahead on our preparations for Father’s Day. If you haven’t

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The only landlocked region in Italy, Umbria is located almost dead center of the country. There are no metropolitan cities in the region, but the lack of industry is made up for ten-fold

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Located in Italy’s northeast and home to the Dolomite Mountains, Trentino is known for its beautiful mountain views and unique and hearty cuisine. Near to the border of Austria, Trentin

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Torrone, Italian Nougat Candy Torrone is a cream-colored confection of sugar, honey and egg whites speckled with toasted, sliced almonds. While it is normally a treat eaten around th

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Stuffed Pasta, The Ultimate Italian Comfort Food The birth of ravioli appropriately enough is wrapped in legend. Though “riavvolgere” means “to wrap,” most belie

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Scarpetta: The Little Shoe What do you do – you’ve just finished the last forkful of your favorite spaghetti alle cozze (spaghetti with mussels) and now you’re dying to rel

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The island region of Sardinia offers up some of the most interesting and unique history in Italy’s already culturally diverse repertoire. From very early on, Sardinia has been a loc

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The flat, sun-soaked landscape of Puglia, Italy, is a highly productive agricultural region known for its iron-rich soil and ideal growing climate. Located in Southern Italy (as the heel of t

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Osso Buco alla Milanese is a cherished trademark of Milan, popular in the winter, when its rich and filling qualities are appreciated. “L’oss bus a la milanesa” as it&rsquo

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In the Italian region of Marche, time seems to stand still. Still a largely isolated region, Marche is a wealth of architecture and recipes dating back to Medieval times and beyond. Despi

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Lombardy is the fourth largest region and located along the northern border of Italy. The region’s capital of Milan is the second largest city and the largest metropolitan area in Italy

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From simple salad dressings to savory sautés, extra virgin olive oil has found its way into the hearts and recipes of chefs and at-home chefs alike. With its numerous health benefits a

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