Alta Cucina Features

Spaghetti alla carbonara, bucatini alla amatriciana or gricia

Roman cuisine: tradition and imagination create magic

Tasting wine with Luca Maroni

He has tasted over 123,000 wines.

Health Secrets of the Mediterranean Diet

A Glass a day…

Italian Holiday Traditions

Each region has its own specialties, and all of them are worth trying

Island DOP specialties

A final article of a series of four

Beware of Imitations

The Third Article on DOP

Strictly Made in Italy

In a class of their own. A second article in a series of four

In a class of their own

DOP certification guarantees that specific foods and agricultural products are authentic and of superior quality

Italy puts its best foot forward at the 2007 Summer Fancy Food Show

Small producers and high quality products looking at the USA

Grand Cayman: A Feast for Foodies

Italian haute cuisine on an exotic island?
Absolutely, and what a treat it is

Dr. Aniello Musella of the Italian Trade Commission offers food for thought

The upcoming Fancy Food Show in NYC

Franciacorta: The region of sparkling wines and home of chef Gualtiero Marchesis restaurant

Local ingredients and tradition combine to create a delicious destination

The Alpine Sea of Lake Garda

Crystal-clear waters produce truly fresh fish, but the local menu includes delicious meats and pastas as well

Abruzzo: A Region to Eat Italy Symposium participants discover the flavors of local cuisine
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The Many Cheeses of Italy

From accents to pasta dishes to integral elements in sauces and sandwiches, or savored alone with a glass of wine hmmm, the joys of cheese

Langhes Perfume

The landscape of alternating vineyards, woods, rows of vines and magpies mounting guard, narrates a spelling tale in the slipping away experience of a traveler

The magic charm of Italys Strade del Vino

Along the trail of Bacchus

Experience the world of olive oil

One of Italy most cherished regional products, this golden nectar can satisfy the palate of all

Staples of Italian cuisine: Artichokes

They can be stuffed, steamed, served with sauce or with pasta, and eaten with salads, all with a unique flavor

How sweet is Carnevale

Regional confectionery for this cheerful celebration. The dates vary depending upon the town or region.

Bellagio, the pearl of Lake Como

Among the thousands of Italian enchanting locations this small lakeshore town stands out for its endless charm, unique panoramas, supreme vacationing possibilities, and one of a kind cuisine

By Patricia Orioles

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