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

Cavolo Nero – The Tuscan Kale

Cavolo nero or ‘Tuscan kale’ or ‘Dinosaur Kale’ is a type of kale with dark-green curled leaves and packed with nutrients and flavor. It has a slightly bitter taste and…

The Origin of Pandoro

Pandoro is a typical symbol dessert of the city of Verona, Veneto region.  The shape of a truncated pyramid eight points and final icing sugar sprinkled on top as garnishing,…

Ragù (Ragout): The Italian Braised Meat Sauce

The Italian term ‘Ragù’ comes from the French word ‘ragoût’; whilst the original French name was however used to indicate any braised meat dish served with abundant gravy, the Italian…

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