Burrata cheese is a fresh cheese from the region of Puglia in Italy, but to really understand what burrata is, you first need to know about stracciatella. “Stracciatella” is also a fresh cheese that comes from Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot. Stracciatella refers to “strips” and it literally is a cheese made from strips […]
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A historic pastry shop that dates back to 1925, Pasticceria Barberini is an excellent place to stop for coffee and sweets in Testaccio.
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A complete guide to how to read street signs and address in Rome, Italy.
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The history and traditional way of celebrating All Saints’ Day in Italy, a holiday that falls on 1 November
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A dessert shop specializing in all things tiramisu in Rome
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A visit to a family that has been making EVOO for more than 450 years.
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A once-in-lifetime chance to take a tour of Villa Aurora from a princess and to see a Caravaggio fresco.
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A taste of Puglia with the pasta ladies of Bari, who sit outside making orecchiette.