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  • Pizzelle in Abruzzo
    12/30/2023 - foodstoriestravel 0 Comments
    Pizzelle (Waffle Cookies)

    Inspired by our American customers, Martha and Sherry, and Hotel Mazzocca in Caramanico, Abruzzo

     

    Pizzelle (meaning "little pizze") is a typical dessert made in Abruzzo, and also the neighbor regions of Molise and Lazio, usually served at Christmas and Easter. 

     

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  • Stroscia Ligure (Ligurian Sweet Chubby Cracker)
    11/27/2020 - foodstoriestravel 0 Comments
    Stroscia Ligure (Ligurian Sweet Chubby Cracker)

    By Carla Simondo at Azienda Agricola Le Roveri in Albenga, Liguria.

     

    This delicious recipe is originally from the Imperia province of western Liguria, but it comes to us from nearby Savona province, from Carla Simondo who is a farmer and entrepreneur at Azienda Agricola Le Roveri in Albenga, which specializes in local fruit and veggie production.

     

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  • Chocolate Salame
    10/19/2019 - foodstoriestravel 0 Comments
    Chocolate Salame

    By Nonna Letizia.


    Sharing here a delicious and personal recipe that comes to us from Nonna Letizia, Cristiano’s grandmother. This is a powerful edible story for Cristiano who remembers how she used to make it for the family. You might enjoy it on one of our tours in Piedmont.

     

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  • Stuffed Peaches
    08/24/2019 - foodstoriestravel 0 Comments
    Stuffed Peaches Piedmont Style

    By Paola Pedergnana (Cristiano's mother).


    Sharing here a delicious and personal recipe that comes to us from Paola Pedergnana, Cristiano’s mother. You might enjoy it on one of our summer tours in Piedmont (when peaches are in season). Did you know that amaretti cookies are native to Piedmont?

     

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  • Almond Milk
    07/16/2019 - foodstoriestravel 0 Comments
    Almond Milk

    By Grazia at Dalla Terra Bistrot near Noto in Sicily.


    Grazia uses her homegrown almonds to make this healthy beverage! You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sicily or in other regions in south of Italy where this beverage is popular, given the local almond production.

     

     

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  • Chocolate cake from Lake Como
    12/01/2018 - Cristiano Bonino 0 Comments
    Chocolate Cake

    This recipe was inspired by Milena Meneghin, chef/owner at Agriturismo Il Talento Nella Quiete near Lake Como in Lombardy.


    You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Italy or try your own version at home and feel like "traveling" while in your kitchen.

     

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  • Almond Cake
    11/28/2018 - Cristiano Bonino 0 Comments
    Almond Cake

    By Silvia at Azienda Agricola Mandranova near Agrigento in Sicily.
     

    You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sicily or try at home using just a few ingredients!

     

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  • Carrot Cake
    07/13/2017 - Cristiano Bonino 0 Comments
    Carrot Cake

    By nonna Ottilia from Agriturismo Anselmi in Terzolas, Trentino.


    You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Trentino & Sud Tyrolor try at home using just a few ingredients!

     

     

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  • Pear and Ricotta Tart
    04/13/2017 - Cristiano Bonino 0 Comments
    Pear and Ricotta Tart

    By Neapolitan Chef Angelo Guida. 


    Enjoy this traditional recipe on our tours in Campania or Lazio region, or on one of our cooking classes in Massachusetts, or try it at home using only a few ingredients!

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  • Chestnut Cake
    02/07/2017 - Cristiano Bonino 0 Comments
    Castagnaccio (Chestnut Cake)

    By Nonna Paola from Agriturismo il Molinello in Tuscany.


    You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Italy or try at home using just a few ingredients. Paola made this recipe without precise quantites but based on her experience!

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  • Piedmontese Pudding
    11/23/2016 - Cristiano Bonino 0 Comments
    Bunet (Piedmontese Pudding)

    By Diana Ferrazzini, a Piedmontese friend.


    You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Piedmont or try at home using just a few ingredients. Diana loves this recipe from Italian baker Giovanni Pina.

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  • Jam Tart
    11/21/2016 - Cristiano Bonino 0 Comments
    Jam Tart (Crostata)

    By Chef Elisa Cucini at Agriturismo Il Molinello in Tuscany.


    You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany at Agriturismo il Molinello or in other regions, given how typical is this tart called "crostata" in many places in Italy.

     

     

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  • Sardinian Mirto
    03/14/2016 - Cristiano Bonino 0 Comments
    Sardinian Mirto

    By the 100% Sardinian and friend Simone Scalas.


    In Sardinia our friend Simone uses the local Mirto wild berries to make his signature digestif! You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sardinia, or in other regions, given how popular this beverage is all across Italy!

     

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  • Ligurian Limoncello
    01/25/2016 - Cristiano Bonino 0 Comments
    Ligurian Limoncello

    By Andrea Marchesini, a friend and tour guide from Liguria.


    In beautiful Alassio, Andrea uses his homegrown lemons to make this limoncello! You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Liguria or in  other regions, given how popular this beverage is all across Italy!

     

     

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  • Hazelnut Cake
    12/10/2015 - Cristiano Bonino 0 Comments
    Hazelnut Cake

    By Silvia, Chef at Agriturismo Tenuta del Barone in Piedmont.


    You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Piedmont!

     

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  • Zabajone
    12/01/2015 - Cristiano Bonino 0 Comments
    Zabajone

    By Chef Piera at L’Infernot Restaurant and B&B in Piedmont.


    You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Piedmont!

     

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  • Pumpkin and Chocolate Brownie
    11/10/2015 - Cristiano Bonino 0 Comments
    Torta di Zucca (Pumpkin and Chocolate Brownie)

    By Paola Pedergnana (Cristiano’s mamma).


    You might enjoy this lesser-known recipe on our tour in Piedmont or other regions of Italy!

     

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  • Cantucci (Tuscan Cookies)
    11/10/2015 - Cristiano Bonino 0 Comments
    Cantucci (Tuscan Cookies)

    By Elisa Cucini from Agriturismo il Molinello in Tuscany.


    You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany!

     

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