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 A fairly comprehensive list of words related to food and wine has been prepared by a few of us. It still needs revision, corrections, additions and you may be able to help as it is a Wiki.
Tue, 06/30/2009 - 04:31
 It is official, the old Casino in Bagni di Lucca is reopening its doors after many years; however, it is going to be a modern version, more "little Las Vegas" style than its elegant and exclusive predecessor.
Mon, 06/29/2009 - 09:04
A few weeks ago I started a thread in the old forum about this topic. I still think that it would be great if we could all share our favourite recipes which our families and friends enjoy.
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 05:29
 I think that there are quite a few members who have married overseas an ½ûÂþÌìÌà citizen; however, I am not quite certain whether they have registered their certificate of marriage before the nearest ½ûÂþÌìÌà Consulate.It is advisable to do this an
Tue, 06/16/2009 - 03:43
 It is most important, if you own a property, to have a clear description for it. That is possible through the "visura catastale" which gives you and confirms many facts regarding your title.
Sun, 06/14/2009 - 05:21
 Polenta is one of those ½ûÂþÌìÌà dishes that you either love or hate. Considered in the past as the poor people's staple diet it is nowadays served in the best restaurants.Â
Sat, 06/13/2009 - 17:53
I have just seen on TV some images regarding the Treviso tornado. I sincerely hope that any members in the area have not suffered from this disaster. Â
Sun, 06/07/2009 - 16:44
 The base for many ½ûÂþÌìÌà sauces and dishes is the "soffritto" (sofrit in French, sofrito in Spanish), a mixture of some diced vegetables which are cooked in a heavy pan with three tablespoons of olive oil (although some other kinds of oil and fa
Sat, 06/06/2009 - 05:37
 Hi everyone, this is a warm invitation to joint this group and discuss ½ûÂþÌìÌà food, wine, regional cooking, recipes, tips, cooking utensils, history of cooking and any related subject you may wish to talk about.And welcome, Mimosa, glad to see t
Fri, 06/05/2009 - 08:28
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They really look beautiful and very healthy. As Angie says check with the local feramenta and wear protective clothes. Good luck with the pruning!
Ciao and welcome! It is difficult to give you advice without knowing which places you have visited before. Generally, it is worthwhile going again to visit towns which you particularly liked on your first trip but do it in a more relaxed way.As for dual citizenship, the best place to start is the nearest ½ûÂþÌìÌà Consulate and explain about your situation. They will be able to advise.Best wishes regarding your future plans
Sorry to hear about the predicament and the Pisa experience did not help. Fortunately, you survived the ordeal....
It sounds delicious, very similar to the recipe I use and cumin and nutmeg give that extra flavour. You can also add some Greek or Bulgarian yoghurt instead of cream (or sour cream if you find it....) Sweet potatoes are a great idea, if you can find them......
I saw the news on Spanish TV. They reckon that it is bad timing for the opposition as they do not seem to have a strong leader. Who knows what will happen!
Very nice picture.
I also love chestnut stuffing particularly for Christmas, but in my case I make first a purée of chestnuts, boiling them first and then I mash them with either a potato masher or a food mill. I use some fennel and herbs in the boiling water to give extra flavour.Then I add the following:400 g best tuscan sausage meat150 g bacon slices1 small onion1 green apple, chopped100 g dried prunessalt, pepper and spices to taste1 beaten egg to hold everything togetherThe results are delicious
As Carole and Raggio said it is very easy to prepare them. Just roast or grill the peppers, peel them, slice them and then they are ready to be kept in either oil or vinegar,or a combination of both and add garlic, herbs and spices to taste. Always use a glass or a ceramic bowl to and they can be safely kept in the fridge for about 3 days.
Bella, there are some similarities in the ingredients and perhaps there may be a link there. After all it is all Mediterranean cuisine but do try the Torta Pasqualina and you can cook it any time of the year although it is a traditional Easter dish. It also freezes very well, so you can make two, eat one and keep the other one for a later date. With a salad it is ideal for summer lunches or brunches.Happy cooking!
I´ve just read the news and I feel very sorry. This crisis is affecting everyone in different ways and publishers are suffering. Perhaps the idea of dedicated issues to specific topics may be the way to continue. My advice would be not to do it on a monthly basis but see how it goes and build up from there. I think that people will tend to buy single issues covering topics which will be of particular interest to them. And you will only have to monitor what interests people through the posts in the Community.Best wishes.