THE ITALIAN WAY

Roberto Benigni - Sanremo 2011 video integrale

2011-02-22T13:44:00.000-08:00

Ganache Nera e Meringhe

2011-02-21T06:34:00.000-08:00

This is a recipe fr seriously chocolate lovers. Kind of a cross between a truffle and a tarte this tiny treats feature smooth and creamy chocolate ganache served in a cup made from pure chocolate.

A bit tricky...but really worths some efforts...http://lacucinaitalianamagazine.com/recipe/ganache-filled-chocolate-cups-with-meringue

Tarallucci al finocchietto selvatico

2011-02-16T13:18:00.000-08:00

The lady you'll see in this link is one of my aunt..she's from the wonderful Apulia, that for its gastronomic tradition worths a visit.
Taralli is something you cannot stop eating..is a kind of bread. Some salted snack like crakers but of course absolutely healthier and done with the magic "liquid gold" of this region..Olive oil.
This is a tradition that goes from generation to generation and how to move the hands is just a question of patience and time..for those who are lucky and can use their time.
Fennel's seeds are picked up in the country during the months of August..by hand..of course.
The taralli have been cooked in a wood oven burning oak wood..as the tradition impose.
Have a look to those little jewels..and you'll understand why it's impossible to stop eating..http://segnievidenti.blogspot.com/2011/02/about-food.html?spref=fb

CARNIVAL EVERYTHING IS ALLOWED!!

2011-02-03T06:55:00.001-08:00

CARNEVALE..OGNI SCHERZO VALE During Carnival every joke is allowed..it sounds more or less like that..
With the theatre reform in 1600 the masks become a public affair, they are not only on the stage but they are part of the people tradition.

Gianduia..speaks italian but has a deep piedmontese accent...Arlecchino a venetian accent.
Meneghino is from Milan...Tartaglia comes from south of Italy...Naples ..Colombina...and Rugantino..who can answer?
Bugie recipe:
Bugie means lies..chiacchere means chats probably 'cause they have an onomathopeic sound:
Ingredients
500 g Flour 00
50 g sugar
50 g butter better if softened
3 eggs
a glass of grappa
a pinch of salt
Work the ingredients adding the grappa and marsala little by little ( piano piano) and get a smooth, soft dough.
Cover for one hour cut and roll the dough with the pasta machine..immeditely fry.
Fry in peanut oil 'cause is lighter if you are in Piedmont (ahah) or Tuscany you might use lard is excellent!!
I wait fro your comment on how were your bugie!!

Cappella di S Giorgio

2011-01-28T06:23:00.000-08:00

S.Giorgio's chapel in located on the top of the hill with an amazing view on the mountains and hills right in front of you.
During sunny days you can see from Maritime Alps to Monte Rosa and far away you could even see, Turin's hills.
Of course tgis little chapel is dedicated to S. George who's killing the dragon.
A delicate painting that really worths a vist to Cigliè.
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PIedmont is not only wine...cultural holiday as well.

2011-01-27T07:18:00.000-08:00

Maybe not a lot of you will come to Italy and visit " PArchi letterari" a series of parks dedicated to famous writes that we're are proud of.
You might come to visit Piedmont and Langhe just for its excellent wines and truffles...and how could we blame you??? You might come for the wonderful landscape and gastronomy ...
well I 'll tell you another good reason to come for...Beppe Fenoglio and Cesare Pavese, alone they worth a trip to this region.
Two very famous contemporary writers, well known all around the world ad translated into different language.
Maybe in a relaxing day...drinking a good glass of red wine you could come across a book as " La Malora" or " Il mestiere di vivere".
You could understand a lot more of this part of Piedmont, called Langhe, if you read some pages of Fenoglio who's so detailed in describing how was life here less than 50 years ago.
I think that is important when you visit a land like this, so reach of history...
have a look to http://www.parchiletterari.it/

Meraviglioso Andrea Pozzo

2010-02-19T05:43:00.000-08:00

A trecento anni dalla morte di uno dei più verstaili artisti del Barocco italiano riaprono i battenti della chiesa di San Francesco Saverio a Mondovì risvelando l'opera di Andrea Pozzo ( 1642-1709).
Il sapiente restauro,sta via via riportando alla luce la decorazione seicentesca, eliminando gli interventi successivi e restituendo alla fabbrica la continuità origianria.
Andrea Pozzo, Il trionfo dell'illusione, un'esperienza prima ancora che una mostra.
Ecco perchè ho deciso di scrivere riguardo questo evento..in linea con la nostra filosofia di vivere delle esperienze e non semplici avvenimenti.
Salire sul'impalcatura e poter ammirare da vicino la meravigliosa opera di questo artista mi ha fatto emozionare.
Sono stata trasportata in un onda di colori di luce e di giochi visivi che ancora una volta mi hanno dato conferma dell'immensa ricchezza del nostro paese.
Un vero gioello che mi regala al visitatore un'emozione straordinaria..arrivando fino al momento più alto con la visita della cupola.
Per chi volesse emozionarsi: www.iltrionfodellillusione.it

Why Learn Italian?

2010-02-06T13:42:00.000-08:00

...many of you will probably think: Why should I learn Italian??

During these years I've seen people coming from all over the world just to learn this wonderful language, all for different reasons but one in common: Learning Italian is chic.

It sounds beautiful .

The choice to learn Italian is most one of love rather than reason. italian tends to be seen the language of art and gastronomy..abroad Italian has the aroma of upper class..where people could afford to spend time learning a wonderful attractive language.

If you in design,furniture or construction industries Italian may be a good asset for your job.

Italian gastronomy is one of the most attractive in the world.

Italian designers of modern furniture are famous all over the world, if you are interested in design a knowledge of Italian will give you direct access to this world.

Italian fashion is sold the world over

Italian gastronomy can be enjoyed at higher level if you speak Italian. When visiting Italy there are so many markets you can visit. On these open air weekly market small merchants will come to sell their own cheese or ham zucchini flowers or other vegeatbles, home made pastries and home made pasta.

Art History Anybody serious about must learn Italian. Ask anyone who stydies art history at University..many academics books are available only in Italian

Architecture Ancient and modern is serious topic in Italy

Opera Buffs don't forget the majority of Operas are in Italian

Comments and give us other reasons to speak Italian!!!

2010-02-06T07:49:00.000-08:00

Hello to everybody I started create my Blog today! For all the Italian lovers but specially for those who're tired of the same touristic spot and would like to go further and discover more of this wonderful country.

Piemonte is a place you should discover and day after day I will tell you why!

SImona