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Tidbits

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

Lampascioni – Apulian Wild Button Onions

Lampascioni ( Lam-pa-sho-nee ) are very common bulbs in the areas of Southern Italy and they grown mainly in Apulia and Basilicata, They belong to the same family as garlic,…

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,…

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