Squacquerone: the best cheese you’ve never heard of
One of the typical products of Emilia-Romanga, scquacquerone is a mouthful to say but delicious to eat. It’s often coupled with gnocco fritto and piadina two of the region’s classic breads.
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Secret symbols of the Rialto
Venetian buildings are covered in symbols that would make it the perfect setting for a Dan Brown book. Until he writes one, let me guide you through them.
Venetian word of the day: castelàn
Castelàn is the name given to someone from Castello, one of the six districts of the historical centre of Venice. Often thought of as one of the last remaining parts of the real Venice, it hosts some of the most important buildings too.
Roman Jewish Cuisine
Roman Jewish Cuisine developed in the Roman ghetto, established in 1555. Find out more about this fascinating culinary sub-culture which can still be experienced today.
Gnocchi … a new take on an old recipe
This recipe is based on a nineteenth-century one by food guru Pellegrino Artusi. Whilst firmly grounded in Italian tradition, it’s been updated for the twenty-first century. Buon appetito!
Fontego dei Turchi: a Venetian icon
Today Venice’s Natural History Museum, the Fontego dei Turchi has had a long and interesting history as a private house, trading post, and museum. Find out more about this unique building on the Grand Canal and one of its current residents.