A cheese that Ancient Roman Emperors ate!
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A cheese that Ancient Roman Emperors ate!

Pecorino Romano is a cheese that has been around for more than 2,000 years! In fact, this cheese used to grace the tables of Ancient Roman emperors and nourish the Ancient Roman legionnaires. These soldiers depended on its nutritional value and ability which would last on extended marches who were allotted a daily ration of…

Tortellini
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Tortellini like Venus’ bellybutton?!

We’ve all heard of tortellini, and if you’re fortunate enough you’ve even tasted them. They are indeed a staple of Italian cuisine, specifically from the food valley region of Emilia Romagna, and are often enjoyed in broth (tortellini in brodo) with plenty of grated Parmigiano Reggiano. So, what does it have to do with a…

pizza margherita

Pizza: dal cibo da strada alla Giornata Mondiale della Pizza!

January 17th officially marks World Pizza Day, or la Giornata Mondiale della Pizza. This simple, yet delicious food is not just appreciated in Italy, but all over the world! Here is some food for thought. Modern pizza as we know it can be traced to the city of Naples (in Southern Italy), however its history…