Category: Food & Wine
Tuscany’s Wine Windows – An Architectural Curiosity Makes a Comeback
First used during the bubonic plague in the 17th century, Tuscany’s wine windows are reopening. Learn more about “buchette del vino” and where to find them.
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Drinking Water in Italy
Can you drink water from the tap in Italy? The short answer is: yes, absolutely! Italy has some of the best tap water in the world. But there’s a lot more to know about drinking water in Italy, from using drinking fountains to ordering water at a restaurant. Here are a few helpful tips to…
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Sardinia‘s Su Filindeu: The Rarest Pasta in the World
Learn more about the Sardinian pasta su filindeu, the rarest pasta in the world.
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Porcini Mushrooms: How Italians Ease Into Autumn
Some time between beach season and boot season, porcini mushrooms begin to arrive in the market, at road stands, and on menus. Though they are available almost year round, porcini are one of the true harbingers of autumn in Italy, their nutty flavor and mossy smell pulling diners away from the beach and into the…
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