At the end of a long Tuscan dinner, when the plates are cleared and the conversation has settled into that slow, contented hum, a small tray appears. On it sit a bottle of amber wine, a few little glasses and a plate of hard, almond-studded biscuits. Nobody asks if you’d like dessert. It is simply […]
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There’s a moment in late October when the first pumpkins appear at Italian markets, heaped in orange and green piles, and kitchens everywhere start smelling of roasted squash and sage. In Lombardy and the Veneto, pumpkin (zucca) is as much a part of the autumn table as chestnuts and porcini. And in Tuscany and Umbria,
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Pandoro with Mascarpone Cream Pandoro with Mascarpone cream is a festive and indulgent dessert, especially popular during Christmas. It’s easy to prepare in advance, making it a favourite centrepiece for holiday celebrations. To assemble, the Pandoro is sliced horizontally into thick layers, with each slice alternately offset to create a decorative star effect. The mascarpone
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A few more days to New Year! Whether you have chosen to spend it at home or away, do not forget to follow the tradition, eating at least one of these foods below is considered a good omen for the new year.
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North to South, let’s discover together which are the most appreciated dishes of the Italian tradition, especially at Christmas.
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