Cooking in the Summer
Summer is a wonderful season, there are so many fruits and vegetables that are simply delectable. The extreme heat does put a damper on my appetite and willingness to face the kitchen. However, one...
View ArticleMaking Homemade Pasta in Bologna
I would like to share with you a nicely written article about one of my custom pasta lessons. Lauren also did a wonderful job of photographing all the steps ...so read on and prepare some...
View ArticleHurricane Sandy
Hoping that all my dear students living on the East coast of the United States are SAFE and have not suffered damage or loss. Didn't realize that Sandy had caused such tragedy. Please send news.
View ArticleA Canadian Foodie writes about the Bolognese Ragù
ARTICLE: The Official and Authentic Bolognese Sauce by Valerie Lugonja, November 6, 2012.Not only did Valerie make the pasta in Bologna, but she made it again back home in Alberta, Canada to the...
View ArticleHomemade Hand-rolled Bolognese Pasta: Taglietelle, Tortelloni & Tortellini
Here is another article by A Canadian Foodie. In this one she has put down in words what I can only demonstrate! Thanks Valerie!The pasta made here are in order from beginning to end: farfalle...
View ArticleMusings About Garlic, Spain and Italy
I’m in love with southern Spain. Especially when it’s cold and grey in Bologna and the winters here seem interminable. The weather there always seems sunny, even in winter. Because it’s been cold, grey...
View ArticleTaste of Italy travels to the USA this May
Taste of Italy will be touring the East Coast of the United States this May, 2013. Specifically we will visit Massachusetts and So. New Jersey (Cape May) to teach locals how to prepare some of the...
View ArticleTaste of Italy on Twitter
Yes, I've begun tweeting. You'll find me at @TasteofItaly_Bo.Coming soon: photos and comments from the May 2013 cookery tour in the US East Coast.I'm also on Instagram: Maribel_Bologna
View ArticleSunday funnies
I'm loving this! Parmigiano Reggiano is made from partially skimmed milk, is aged so there is only 2% lactose and is high in calcium (many liters of milk are concentrated in that wonderful cheese).So...
View ArticleCooking Tour Photo Album
More photos from the lessons below are now our facebook page: facebook.com/TasteItalyBolognaMay 8th: at Shubies on 16 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, Mass- Summer Eggplant Parmigiana-Baby greens w/ Pears,...
View ArticleTaste of Italy, or the Greatest Day of My Life
No, I did not say that - Kelsey at Seasons of Wine did! Read on for a revealing article. Thanks, Kelsey!
View ArticleIf you want to learn how to make pasta, take a lesson with us!
If you want to learn how to make fresh egg-pasta, the specialty of this food-loving region, then take a lesson with us!WHY?Because you make it yourself! and because you will learn how to in 1, max 2,...
View ArticleMortadella Bo' Festival 2013
The consortium of Bologna Mortadella is celebrating its 350 years of glorious pink mortadella from October 10-13th in Bologna, Italy.To celebrate, there will be a number of activities in the city of...
View ArticleCioccoshow (Chocoshow) is back in Bologna : 13-17 of November
From November 13th to the 17th, chocolate lovers run to downtown Bologna. The best chocolate producers from all over Italy expose their goods to the public who can see the latest developments in the...
View ArticleJan 29 -31st : The Days of the Blackbird
Photo by Andreas Trepte, www.photonatur.deI giorni della merla, "the days of the blackbird" refers to January 29th, 30th and 31st, and are supposed to be the coldest days of the year.It is curious how...
View ArticleThe Girl With the Pearl Earring in Bologna: A Report
Reported on February 9th.What an impressive exhibition! This small exhibition has 36 fabulous paintings from Holland's Golden Age. There are examples from Dutch masters such as Rembrandt (4), Frans...
View ArticleEdible Books Festival in Bologna
The International Edible Books Festival 2014 will take place in Bologna, Italy on April 1st. Every participant will present an edible "book", or something that represents a literary work in some way...
View ArticleThe Best Gelato in Bologna
Cremeria Santo StefanoNo matter what the temperature outside, Italian gelato is always popular way to entertain our palate! Some of my favorite shops (all with lactose-free, vegan and gluten-free...
View ArticleSummer in Bologna
The weather's been unexpectedly mild. Mostly cool at night but warm and sometimes muggy during the day. But hey, who is complaining with all the wonderful things to do at night.Just grab a nice gelato...
View ArticleIs It A Sauce Or A Ragu'?
Tagliatelle al Ragù (Bolognese)Ever wonder what the difference is between a Ragu' and Sauce? You might think that they are one and the same since they all go with pasta. But there are differences which...
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