Supermarkets in Southern Italy stripped bare: 50 million euros in losses
From Palermo to Naples, fruit, meat and milk are in short supply. Lorry blockades in protest against diesel prices are leaving supermarket shelves bare across the south.
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Alba Celebrates Truffle New Year with Procession and Midnight Toast
At the Capodanno del Tartufo in Alba, the MUDET opened a new "Stanza del Bosco", while Trifolao associations from across Piedmont paraded through the old town.
The Taste of the Aosta Valley: Fontina, Mountain Wines and Alpine Cuisine
Fontina, Lard d'Arnad, Petit Rouge: the Aosta Valley preserves an alpine cuisine that developed over centuries between Savoy and Switzerland.
Parmesan in the Heatwave: Italy's Famous Cheese Under Pressure
Heat in Italy: at temperatures above 40°C, cows produce up to 10% less milk, putting noticeable pressure on Parmesan production in Emilia-Romagna.
The Blue Crab in Italy: How the Granchio Blu Is Transforming Shellfish Beds and Cuisine
The blue crab is taking over Italy's Adriatic coast: the invasive granchio blu is decimating clam populations, and now it is ending up on the plate itself.
Cioccolata calda: In Italy, Hot Chocolate Is Eaten with a Spoon
A car breakdown led us unexpectedly to Parma, and there we discovered a cioccolata calda so thick that a spoon could stand upright in it.
Italy Celebrates the Day of the Pizzaiolo on 17 January
17 January is more than just a Pizza Day in Italy. Here is why the craft of the pizzaioli is celebrated on this particular date.
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Pizzium: Neapolitan Pizza, Regionally Interpreted
Pizzium stands for Neapolitan pizza with a commitment to quality. A personal account from Parma on the concept and standards of this restaurant chain.
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Struffoli: A Neapolitan Christmas Pastry with a Long Tradition
Struffoli are among the most iconic Christmas pastries from Naples. Discover the origins, meaning and recipe of a beloved sweet tradition from Campania.
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Naples' Stylish Living Room: The Gran Caffè Gambrinus
Naples' living room: the Gran Caffè Gambrinus embodies history, atmosphere and quality. A visit where grandeur meets coffee house culture.
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Capesante gratinate: A Starter from Naples' Seafood Cuisine
Capesante gratinate are a classic starter from Naples: gratinated scallops with a breadcrumb crust, served as an antipasto.
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It's Official: Italian Cuisine Is UNESCO Cultural Heritage
Italian cuisine is now recognised as UNESCO cultural heritage: a triumph for tradition, diversity and Italy's vibrant food culture.
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