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a tipical Italian Christmas cake from Siena: il Panforte

Panforte is a very tipical Sienese cake that we eat during the Christmas time. The legend of panforte come from the catholic tradition and tells us that a very poor child went to Infant Jesus with only a piece of bread and some almonds. Saint Joseph blessed that present and it became a very delicious [...]

Posted by Agnese on December 14th, 2007

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The Italian recipe of the week: “Ossa di morto”

The name may sound strange, but in November, the month dedicates to death people, the regional cuisine also dedicates his cakes to them. This recipe comes from Sicily, but we have similar recipes in every italian region.

Posted by Agnese on November 16th, 2007

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The Italian recipe of the week: hamburger of fried codfish

In the Central and South Italy people use to fry mostly vegetables and fish. I want to propose you today a very simple and tasty recipe with fried codfish.

Posted by Agnese on October 25th, 2007

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The recipe of the week: “Spaghetti pomodoro e basilico” with video

Today I would like to show you a very easy and tasty italian recipe of spaghetti. We prepare it in every season, but I recommend you to cook it in summer when tomatoes are tastier.

Posted by Agnese on September 27th, 2007

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Italian recipe of the week: “Spaghetti alla carbonara”

Many foreign people asked me, how they can prepare spaghetti alla carbonara and if eggs need to be cooked or not. well, I think that every Italian has its recipe of spaghetti alla carbonara, I’ll try to suggest you my version.

Posted by Agnese on September 17th, 2007

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The recipe of the week: “Spaghetti with robiola, aromatic herbs and saffron

“Spahetti with robiola, aromatic herbs and saffron” is a  very easy recipe that you can prepare in little time.  It is a delicious first course that reminds the piedmontese cooking tradition with his  soft cheese (robiola) that is produced only in the area of Langhe.

Posted by Agnese on September 7th, 2007

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“I primi d’Italia” an example of Italian cooking culture

If you have some holidays yet, and you like Italian cooking, I suggest you to visit Foligno (Umbria) from 27th to 30th September and to take part to “I primi d’Italia”. This is the 9th national festival of the first courses. There we can find an universe of tastings and of course all Italian cooking [...]

Posted by Agnese on September 6th, 2007

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The Italian recipe of the week: “Spaghetti melanzane e ricotta”

Italian cooking is an important aspect of the italian regional culture. Every region has a different cooking tradition that depends on her history and her products. Today we will offer you a recipe that come from Sicily, a wonderful region rich in history, art and nature: “Spaghetti melanzane e ricotta”. This a very simple first [...]

Posted by Agnese on August 24th, 2007

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