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Coming home. The story of Alla Casa Vecchia in Pacentro (and their cheeses)

Fresh, aged, blue-veined: the goat cheeses from this farm in Pacentro, in the province of L'Aquila, are all good and handcrafted by a local family. A young mountain enthusiast tells the story.

Country cuisine. The book on peasant culture and recipes of the past

Seasonal, with a predominance of plant components, rich in grains and legumes: the cuisine of the farming communities of the past is an exemplary model for a healthy diet. All the details in the book. The return to the countryside.

Street food in Rome: traditional street eats

Bakers, kiosks, psnini joints: Rome guards many small places dedicated to street food, which here plunges its roots in the most ancient history. Here is a list of the must street foods of the Eternal City

Tinned meat: history of the iconic canned product

There was one case, in which it even fed crews trapped in the ice for two years: the story of legendary tinned meat.

Swiss voters reject pesticide ban. Blow for environmentalists.

The referendum on 13 June was voted down by more than 60%, despite the ongoing debate on the importance of encouraging healthy and environmentally friendly food production.

Top Italian Wines Roadshow. La Tordera

For many years now, the company La Tordera has been committed to the environmental protection: here's the story.

Shopping on tap: the advantage of buying unpackaged

One goes to the store with one's own containers, choosing the necessary foods and placing them directly in the bags. Without plastic or other packaging. It's the new (old) concept of shopping on tap, which is back in fashion: here...

Regional cuisine: Alphabetical guide to the foods of Basilicata

Wedged between mountains and the sea, the Basilicata region boasts an extensive and varied food tradition. A mix of simple, wholesome and intense flavours, that can be enjoyed beyond regional boundaries. For our glossary series of Italy’s regional riches, here’s...

The Chapter hotel in Rome opens its Mexican-style terrace: Hey Güey

Since its opening two years ago, Rome's The Chapter hotel has established itself as a space open to the city. Now it's back with a new Mexican-inspired proposal on the Hey Güey terrace.

The best lampredotto sandwich in Florence? Here are 8 places to try

Always a favourite street food of Florentines, the lampredotto sandwich is an unmissable product for a taste of authentic Tuscan cuisine. Here's where to find the best in town.
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