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Archive for the ‘Food and Wine’ Category

An Italian Farm, Barolo Wine and a Special Museum Visit in Venice

Friday, May 17th, 2013

At this beautiful estate you can take cooking lessons, enjoy a catered meal, have a wine tasting and visit a cantina or even participate in a grape ha

How to farm in the Italian countryside.

The ephemeral smell of violets in Barolo wine.

An opportunity for a behind the scenes look at ancient textiles in Venice.

 

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Visit an Italian Castle, An Ancient Venetian Tradition, Tasting Olive Oil

Monday, May 13th, 2013

Olive oil has been described as 'Liquid Gold " and here you can see why!

Olive oil has been described as ‘Liquid Gold ” and here you can see why!

A virtual visit to an Italian castle.

Since the year 1000, Venetians have been celebrating the city’s marriage to the sea.

Do you know how to taste olive oil?

 

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A Princess & a Castle in Naples, History in the making in Vatican City and the Best of Food in Rome

Friday, May 10th, 2013
Tomato bruschetta - Bruschetta al pomodoro

Tomato bruschetta – Bruschetta al pomodoro

 

A fascinating piece of Naples history.

It is a historic and unprecedented time in Vatican City

Don’t watch this if you are hungry!

 

 

 

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An Old School Pastry Shop, Audrey Hepburn’s Roman Life and It’s Vespa’s Birthday!

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

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Visit an old school pastry shop in the Umbrian town of Orvieto.

A touching look at Audrey Hepburn Roman life.

The iconic Vespa scooter is celebrating a birthday.

 

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A Neapolitan Coffee Tradition, A Favorite Picture and Flavors of Friuli

Monday, May 6th, 2013

napoli coffee

Throughout Europe this Neapolitan coffee tradition is taking hold.

A look behind the scenes at one of Italy Hotline’s favorite pictures. 

Explore the flavors of Friuli.

 

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Italy Hotline Reads: Tuscany Edition

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

charms of tuscany

How a chef celebrates spring in Tuscany.

Off the beaten path tips near Florence.

Leonardo DaVinci’s notebooks are now online.

 

 

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Italy Hotline Reads: Venice Edition

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

Venice Seafood extravaganza

A chat with a Venetian chef 

Discover the incredible work in miniature of glass artisan Lucio Bubacco

Take a journey to Murano.

 

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Venice’s Modern Side, Pompeii Red (Tape) and an Italy Hotline Favorite Table.

Monday, April 29th, 2013

 

Fresh, home-made ravioli filled with artichoke and ricotta and coated in fresh pesto!

Fresh, home-made ravioli filled with artichoke and ricotta and coated in fresh pesto!

It’s not all Renaissance splendor.  Venice embraces it’s modern side.

Italian red tape threatens Pompeii.

Eat like a local at an Italy Hotline favorite trattorias in Rome.

 

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Italy Hotline Reads: Florence Edition

Friday, April 26th, 2013

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 A new translation of Dante’s Divine Comedy.

Elizabeth Minchilli shares where to find the classiest snack in Florence.

An incredible story of bravery and art.

 

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Italy’s Gifts; Vineyards, Olive Oil and Dante

Friday, April 19th, 2013

venice vinyards

A new translation of Dante’s Divine Comedy.

An olive oil guide.

Explore the vineyards near Verona.

 

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