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Slow Sea Land, discovering the Sicilian food heritage in Mazara del Vallo, June 8 to 10

May 25, 2012March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

The first edition of Slow Sea Land will take place in the historic center of Mazara del Vallo (Trapani, Sicily)

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Florence Gelato Festival

May 18, 2012March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

The third edition of the Firenze Gelato Festival will take place from May 23 to 27, 2012, in the city

Flavors & Colors Food Lazio Rome

Carciofi fritti – Crispy coated artichokes

April 5, 2012March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

One of the reasons why I love Easter time is because this is when, traditionally, we have carciofi fritti.

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Artichoke festivals in Italy

March 22, 2012February 2, 2016 Slow Italy

update 2016: this year the artichoke festival of Ladispoli (province of Rome) will take place from Friday April 15 to

Flavors & Colors Food Piedmont

Cookies, Candies and other confections from Piedmont

February 23, 2012March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

Following up on our article about the Historic cafés of Turin, we will continue our Turin and Piedmont tour

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Italian Love Foods: aphrodisiac foods in Italian cuisine

February 14, 2012February 5, 2016 Slow Italy

Named after Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love, aphrodisiac foods are substances or ingredients thought to provoke or

Flavors & Colors Food Sicily

The Mandarino tardivo di Ciaculli (late mandarin of Ciaculli)

January 23, 2012March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

The Mandarino tardivo di Ciaculli (late mandarin of Ciaculli) got its name from the area in which it was

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Sigep, the international Fair for Artisan Gelato and Confectionery, Rimini, January 21 to 25

January 11, 2012March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

The 33rd International Exhibition for Artisan Gelato, Pastry, Confectionery and Bakery, Sigep, will take place in Rimini from January 21

Flavors & Colors Food Trentino/Alto Adige

Italian barley soup – Zuppa di orzo gardenese

January 11, 2012March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

Barley soup is one of the most traditional dishes of the Alto Adige. This zuppa di orzo gardenese (from

Christmas Flavors & Colors Food Places & Seasons

Italian Christmas Food

December 13, 2011December 5, 2017 Slow Italy

(updated december 2013) Traditionally the day of the Vigilia (Christmas Eve) was a day of partial fast, during which no

10 Reasons why Turin should be on your Italy bucket list

Here are at least ten reasons why the bubbling and inspiring city of Turin should definitely be on your Italy bucket list.

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10 reasons to visit Genoa next time you are in Italy

Genoa, like Turin, is one of these fascinating Italian cities that remain off the tourist radar.

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Secret and unusual Sicily: 10 places off the beaten path

Far from the crowds and the usual archaeological sights and main cities, Sicily still reserves any number of hidden treasures

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5 charming little towns in ancient Umbria

Ancient Umbria is the territory once inhabited by the Umbri, the people who had settled east of the Tiber river in pre-Roman times.

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Cinque Terre: a photo and foodie tour

The five picturesque villages, known as the Cinque Terre, count among the most scenic and colorful villages of Italy.

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Top 10 most beautiful and famous villas of Italy

Some of the most beautiful villas on the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, Capri, in Tivoli, Tuscany and the Castelli Romani.

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Top 15 reasons that make Molise the new coolest region to visit in Italy

After a 1,000 km road trip in a sanctuary of peace and silent poetry, here are 15 reasons to visit Molise

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Top 10 Historic cafés and pastry shops in Trieste

More than any other city in Italy, Trieste is inextricably linked to the world of coffee. Since the 18th c. the town has been the Mediterranean’s main coffee harbor

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Superga : a basilica, a tragedy and the birth of a legend

Located at 10 km of Turin, the Basilica of Superga, site of a regal vow and of a terrible tragedy, is one of these sites where history and story meet.

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