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… Drain and toss briefly with about half of the hot ragù.  Serve topped with Parmigiano.   For a step by step lesson on tacconi, visit my web site at AdriBarrCrocetti.com…

…was established by Septimius Severus in AD 193. A palace was later built over the site after Constantine the 1st defeated Maxentius. The palace belonged to the Laterani family. Later…

…and its historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.    Mantua was shortlisted along with nine other candidates out of 24 aspiring culture capitals by the…

…red panoramic train of the Ferrovia Retica climbs through the Valposchiavo area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route looks stunning in all seasons, but especially so during the fall,…

The Sicilian city of Trapani was named the best Italian destination in terms of both price and quality in a survey by online travel site Trivago, followed by Cagliari and Lecce…

…baking stone set on a rack on the lower third of the oven. Questions? Email me at adri@AdriBarrCrocetti.com or visit my site at AdriBarrCrocetti.com and search on “Crostata di Nocciole”…

…Yule Log called the Tronchetto di Natale, a rich sponge cake shaped in the shape of a wooden log and covered with dark chocolate, which Pasticceria Sandri prepares on site. …

…pan and bake at 375 degrees 30 minutes until set. Remove to a rack and cool 15 minutes before serving. Questions? Email me at adri@AdriBarrCrocetti.com or visit my site at…

…1355 for his protection and that of his ruling family. With a reputation opposite that of his predecessor, he was a cruel and tyrannical governor who needed a safe escape…

…opportunity to visit Matera recently, also known as “the second Bethlehem.” These peculiar cave churches and settlements carved into rock became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. It truly…