Italy Hotline Custom and Gourmet Tours Blog http://italyhotline.com/blog Italian artistic, culinary, cultural events for the discerning traveller. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Italy Hotline Reads: The Food Edition http://italyhotline.com/blog/2013/05/20/italy-hotline-reads-the-food-edition-2/ http://italyhotline.com/blog/2013/05/20/italy-hotline-reads-the-food-edition-2/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:36 +0000 Gillian http://italyhotline.com/blog/?p=2381 Caponata at La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali

Caponata at La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali

A great round-up of some of the best Italian food bloggers.

A visit to one of Italy Hotline’s favorite trattorias in Rome.

Traditions and recipes from the Umbrian countryside.

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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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The beautiful Palazzo Publico in the Piazza del Campo of Siena, Tuscany

For the month of May,  the Palazzo Chigi Saracini, which is home to L’Accademia Musicale Chigiana di Siena is open to visitors for guided visits.

A rare chance to see the works of Caravaggio in the Siena Duomo.

A beautiful look at the Siena Palio.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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