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History Of Pasta: Wheat + Water + Patience A glimpse into one of the most widely known and best-loved foods on the planet: pasta. Let’s face it: pasta is life. You might know it

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Pasta is a year-round staple in Italian cuisine. With so many cuts to choose from and an endless number of sauces and preparations, pasta dishes can go from simple weeknight dinners to fine

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Fresh Mozzarella “C’è mozzarella … e mozzarella”—as we say in Italy—“There’s mozzarella … and then there’s mozzarell

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With so many imposters out there, how do you know your extra virgin olive oil is what it claims to be? Many so-called “extra virgin” olive oils are blends of substandard olive oi

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All About the Best Olives An Introduction to Olives The olive has such a long and beloved history in the Mediterranean that, to an Italian, olive trees almost seem holy. From t

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All About Sun-Dried Tomatoes A Sweet Discovery Who knew that allowing juicy ripe tomatoes to dry in the heat of sunlight would turn them into such a stunning antipasto and ingredient

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Authentic Italian Recipes Believe it or not, not all authentic Italian recipes are overly complicated and time-consuming. If you’ve been craving Italian food, but you don&rsqu

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A vast and picturesque region in Northeast Italy, Veneto covers an area of varied geological features, including the Dolomite Mountains to the north, the Adriatic coast to the east, the flat

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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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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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Located in Italy’s northwest, Piedmont is surrounded on three sides by the Alps. The second largest region in Italy, Piedmont shares borders with Switzerland and France, as well Liguria

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