The goal of this blog is to describe the difference between what is known as "Italian Food" and the food of Italy.
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Latest Articles
A World of Eggs
Chicken eggs vary significantly between Italy and North America. In this article, I list 5 fundamental differences and also describe why eggs are an essential ingredient in cooking, and a marvel of nutrition. Read more... Gorgonzola - The Italian Blue
This articles describes the difference between Gorgonzola Dolce (sweet) and Piccante (pungent), the fascinating history of this iconic cheese, the origin of its name, and the most common Italian dishes in which it's used. Read more...
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Latest Recipes
Tagliatelle Timbale with Wine Gravy
In Italian cuisine, a 'timballo' is a preparation in which several ingredients are baked in the oven within a pastry shell or a pie crust. Read more... Saffron Penne
Roasted zucchini and/or shrimp are common additions to saffron-based pasta sauces. This recipe, however, is about the simplest saffron sauce, which is just made of saffron and cream. Read more...
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