The days of the blackbird: Abruzzo and Italy’s ancient winter belief
One of our favourite nonnas’ sayings is the one linked to the last three days of January. According to the tradition, if it's very cold on January 29th, 30th and 31st, [...]
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01, 2019
10 reasons why you should visit Abruzzo in winter!
Abruzzo is the perfect place for any type of holiday you like! Are you thinking of winter to come visit? Here are 10 great reasons why you should visit Abruzzo in [...]
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01, 2019
Abruzzo food heritage: the traditon of making sausages!
Being born in Italy has many advantages; one of them is surely the huge food tradition we learn since we are kids. Both our families in Abruzzo have kept the [...]
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01, 2019
Anthony the Great (Sant’Antonio Abate): traditional celebrations in Abruzzo!
The Saint Sant'Antonio abate, also known as Anthony the Great, Anthony of Egypt. Anthony of the Desert, Anthony the Anchorite (Qumans, around 251 – desert of Thebaid, 17 January 357) was an [...]
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05, 2018
[RECIPE]: Easy and healthy zucchini sauce!
Spring is finally here! We have many dishes to celebrate it in Abruzzo, many of the fresh ingredients we grove in our gardens: fava beans, peas, tomatoes and many others. [...]
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02, 2018
Polenta with cheese and mushrooms!
Many people think polenta is a Northern-Italy dish, but it's also part of our culinary tradition in Abruzzo. The most common version you would find on a grandparents' table is [...]
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01, 2018
10 food-related facts that say you’re Italian (at heart)
Do you think you can say you're a real Italian? Here are 10 food-related facts that prove it! 1) YOU'RE A PASTA MANIAC You really can’t help it, if [...]
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09, 2017
Truffle hunting and tasting in Abruzzo!
"Ok, is that the round chocolate covered with cocoa?"...no, it's not! Well, it could be, but it's not what Italians think about when they hear the word truffle! the first thing that [...]