The Italian government has launched a new initiative called Easy Italia to provide real-time information and assistance via phone to foreign visitors to Italy – for free (save call charges) and in a number of languages including English.
Puglia Cooking School Recipe – Cicoria e Fave (Puree of Chicory and Fava Beans)
Laura Giordano who runs the Puglia cooking school La Cucina at Gelso Bianco.,i> graciously shared this recipe for a staple on Pugliese tables, cicoria e fave, which is a puree of fava beans, topped with chickory.
** NEW: Italian Polenta Recipe from Piedmont: Polenta Taragna con Fontina (Free Italy Travel Advice) **
Shirtless, sweating men in the center of town were roasting chestnuts, while others stirred polenta taragna in vast cast iron cauldrons–all of this taking place over open fires. Here’s the recipe inspired by that sight!
** NEW: Cinque Terre 2012: Rebuilding After the Floods, Ready for Visitors (Free Italy Travel Advice) **
Surely you saw the news about the devastation to the Cinque Terre following heavy rains last fall. How are these five villages coping and are they ready for visitors this spring and summer?
Meet Anne Robichaud — A One-Woman Chamber of Commerce for Umbria
Umbria tour guide and cooking teacher Anne Robichaud has has a fascinating journey from Wisconsin girl to ambassador for the region of Umbria…and it all started with a study abroad program
** NEW: Anne Robichaud’s Tips for Living and Traveling in Umbria (Free Italy Travel Advice) **
Frequent Dream of Italy contributor Linda Dini Jenkins recently interviewed Umbria tour guide, cooking teacher and lecturer Anne Robichaud. Anne shared her best tips for living and traveling in Umbria…and Italy.
Anne Robichaud’s Recipe for Melanzane al Funghetto
You can serve melanzane al funghetto as is, as an appetizer, or add some diced mozzarella and serve it as a pasta sauce over rigatoni or penne, with a little parmesan added at the end.
New Year’s on the Amalfi Coast + Traditional New Year’s Lentils Recipe
New Year’s on the Amalfi Coast is a two-day celebration featuring fireworks, drinking, dancing and most importantly food. Also find a lentils recipe said to bring good luck in the new year!
Italy in America – Risotto at Denver’s Il Posto
Denver’s Il Posto restaurant is famous for its risotto, crafted by Milan-born Chef Andrea Frizzi. Is it worth on your next trip to Denver?
** NEW: The New Testaccio Market Opens in Rome This Spring (Free Italy Travel Advice) **
In the spring of 2012, the historic Testaccio Market will close and will reopen in Nuovo Mercato Testaccio, a 10,000-square-meter building off Via Galvini, a few blocks away from the current location in Rome.