With one family name and two Christian names the history of the Cravero family of Bra, Piedmont is told in cheese – towers of golden, ripening rounds of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Through five generations of affineurs (alternately named Giacomo and Giorgio) the current head of this Italian family business Giorgio Cravero is an engaging enthusiast for the […]
Read moreNever mind the Alba truffles of Piedmont, the Tuscans know that the white truffle found around Pisa and Siena tastes just as good – and, they say, it’s better value, too. Away from the noise of Piedmont, the autumn truffle-hunting season in Tuscany is said to be a quieter, more authentic affair and October is […]
Read moreCarnival time across Italy and many other Europe countries, particularly those with large Roman Catholic populations including Germany and the Netherlands, celebrates the arrival of Lent – the six week period of abstinence before Easter. So what way to prepare than to party! Here is a quick list of some of the best carnivals across […]
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