In the Bologna episode of the second season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns how to make tortellini, the iconic filled pasta of Bologna. Legend has it that tortellini, the culinary symbol of Bologna, were created to resemble Venus’ belly button after an innkeeper caught a glimpse of the goddess’ beauty. Sisters Daniela and Monica Venturi of Le …
In the Bologna episode of the second season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy explores the small city center on a guided bike tour. Getting around Bologna by bicycle is convenient, as the city is small and many of its streets don’t allow cars. Velostazione Dynamo offers bike rentals as well as themed guided tours that take riders through …
In the Bologna episode of the second season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy makes a visit to the historic University of Bologna. Founded in 1088, the University of Bologna is the oldest university in the western world. Especially notable are its Archiginnasio Library and Anatomi- cal Theater (Piazza Galvani, 1). Once the main building of the university, the …
In the Piedmont and Lake Iseo episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns to make tagliolini with sardines fresh from the lake. Chef Luigi Falanga offers private cooking lessons at La Foresta on Monte Isola (the largest island in Lake Iseo) during certain parts of the year: October, November and March through Easter. (During …
In the Piedmont and Lake Iseo episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns about the boat building traditions of the world-famous yachts made right on the shores of Lake Iseo. Lake Iseo is famous for the exquisite, world-famous yachts that are made right here on its shores. You can learn about Riva Yachts through …
In the Piedmont and Lake Iseo episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy relaxes in ancient Roman natural hot springs. The natural hot springs at Acqui Terme were discovered by the ancient Romans…. for whom bathing and soaking was a national pastime. We visit Lago delle Sorgenti a day spa built around the remains of …
In the Piedmont and Lake Iseo episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns all about the different wines made from the Nebbiolo grape. Piedmont has a strong wine-making tradition. The Cascina Bruciata winery in the town of Barbaresco is also perhaps unsurprisingly best known for its Barbaresco wines, made from the Nebbiolo grape, named …
In the Piedmont and Lake Iseo episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns how dogs are used to find the famous white truffles. Known as the “fratelli trifulau” to their neighbors in Costigliole d’Asti, brothers Giorgio and Natale Romagnolo are fifth-generation truffle hunters and thoroughly enjoy welcoming guests to their home (La Casa del …
In the Piedmont and Lake Iseo episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy experiences all things truffle related at the annual fair. A more accessible event celebrating all things truffle is the annual truffle fair held each fall in the center of the charming town of Alba. The fair has been held for more than …
In the Piedmont and Lake Iseo episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy attends an auction for the highly sought after truffles of the region. The Langhe area of Piedmont, specifically around the town of Alba, is home to one of the rarest and lauded culinary treasures in the world – the white truffle. A …
