A Focaccia Recipe from our Puglia Cooking Vacation
Filed Under Food History, Kitchen Tips, Recipes Italy
Pizza always ranks highly as a favorite among many, and its origins do come from Italy, but there's another dish that's very similar but not as well known: focaccia. The dish actually predates pizza by 2,000 years, and with its ingredients, it's considered a cross between bread and pizza bread -- and it's just as delicious! Today we're bringing this focaccia recipe from our favorite Puglia cooking vacation. Many regions… Read
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Where is Puglia? And Why It Should Be on Your Bucket List
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips Italy
Outside of Italy, the region of Puglia isn't well known. But ask any Italian, and chances are the region of Puglia ranks high as a vacation destination. From it's art and history to its nature and agriculture, it has a little bit of everything. And if you're a foodie? They've got some of the best cuisine in the country, thanks to their long growing season, mild climate, and extensive coastline.… Read
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A Bolognese Sauce Recipe from Emilia Romagna
Filed Under Food History, Kitchen Tips, Recipes Italy
Emilia Romagna has a lot of different nicknames. The Italian region -- north of Tuscany -- has been called the "motor valley" as its the home to cars like Ferrari and Maserati; the "wellness valley" as its a wonderful place for spa visits and bike tours; and the "food basket" of Italy. In other words, there are plenty of reasons to visit this beautiful valley on a foodie vacation in… Read
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The Cured Meats of Emilia Romagna
Filed Under Destination Features, Food History, Travel Tips Italy
There's nothing quite like the cured meats of Emilia Romagna if you are on one of our foodie trips in Italy. While the northern region of Italy is known for quite a few delicacies and dishes, and a variety of preserved products -- even tomato paste! -- it's often the cured hams that draw people to this beautiful land: not only to see how they're made, but also to taste… Read
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Tuscan Recipe for Ribollita
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It's October and the weather is making us think of hearty fall dishes. We're big fans of soups and stews in the fall, and there is none more comforting or hearty than Tuscan "Ribollita," which you can learn on our Tuscany cooking tours. It might not look appetizing in pictures - it pretty much always resembles brown mush! - but it's hugely delicious. The name literally translates to "re-boiled," as… Read
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Homemade Ravioli Pasta
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Our latest from This Week at The International Kitchen? Learn how to make homemade ravioli pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach! Our culinary travelers are making it this week at one of our favorite cooking vacations in Tuscany, Cook in the Heart of Chianti. We love pasta of any type, from tortellini to spaghetti. But ravioli definitely have a special place in our hearts and appetites! Check our all our… Read
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