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Tidbits

Tidbits of information about Italian cuisine traditions, places, customs and ingredients.

How to Reduce Tomato Acidity?

Not all tomatoes are the same, that’s a thing, just as it is sure that tomatoes are acidic by nature, so not something that depends on us. The best way…

Black Chickpeas

Black Chickpeas belong to a very ancient variety of chickpeas, typical of the Central and South Italy regions like Lazio, Umbria, but mostly Basilicata and Apulia. Black Chickpeas flavour is…

Courgette Flowers

A typical food of the spring and summer season. A staple of Italian cuisine, they are served as starters or even as street food especially in Central-Southern Italy, particularly in…

15th August – Ferragosto Festivity

Ferragosto is a holiday that takes place on 15th August every year in Italy. It is one of the most popular holiday in Italy other than Christmas and Easter. Ferragosto…

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