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History, origins and production of marrons glacés

Delectably vintage, marrons glacés were a hit at aristocratic banquets in the 18th century. But who invented them? Who makes them today? Here are some interesting facts about the product.

Homemade fresh pasta: 3 simple and delicious recipes

From tagliatelle to ravioli, the Italian tradition is full of homemade pasta dishes. Here are 3 delicious recipes.

All about mushrooms: varieties, characteristics and uses in the kitchen

October, time for chestnuts, pumpkin and apples. And mushrooms, a seasonal specialty available in many varieties, which in the kitchen can take on a thousand shades. Here's everything you need to know.

Japanese ramen: history and recipes to make it at home

Chinese by birth and Japanese by adoption, over time ramen has been enriched with ever new ingredients, enhancing the umami taste of the broth that characterizes the basic recipe. Today it is offered in many different versions, but traditional purists...

In-season October fruits and vegetables: what to buy

It is time to let aubergines and peaches go and welcome chestnuts, mushrooms and the first cruciferous vegetables. Here's what you need in your shopping cart in October.

History of English puddings and the food historian and British cuisine expert

An immoderate passion for British cuisine led Regula Ysewijn to dedicate several books to it. The latest one published in Italy is all about a speciality that tells the country’s history: pudding.

History and recipe of American fudge, the sweet created in colleges

It seems as if it was born by chance, but what is certain is that it owes its success to American college students.

History and variants of crêpes around the world

Flambéed and sweet in France, layered and baked in Hungary, cut into strips and coated with powdered sugar in Austria: this is how crêpes are made around the world.

The enchanted kitchen. Recipes inspired by Hayao Miyazaki's films

As an undisputed master who has bewitched audiences of all ages, Hayao Miyazaki has fascinated adults and children alike with the many dishes depicted in his films. A book explains the relationship between cinema and gastronomy in his works.

Krumiri: the cookies that make rock stars and presidents happy

What do Vasco Rossi and Ernesto Calindri have in common? Or Bono Vox and Bill Clinton? They are all immortalized in the hall of fame of the store where the Krumiri Rossi cookies are produced and sold in Casale Monferrato.
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