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    Carnevale, False Friends & Sweet Street Fights

    It’s carnival season! Or should I say “carnevale” season. At this time of year in Italy every town comes alive with festivities. The main event occurs on the Sunday preceding Shrove Tuesday, known in Italian as “Fat Tuesday” or “Martedì...

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    The Sweet Protectors Of Our Fruit Garden

    The zest of lemon, the sweetness of apricots and the rich intensity of amarena cherries grown in the Bologna and Modena regions of Italy; the summery months burst with flavours that tingle your taste buds and leave a pleasant lingering...

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    A Tapestry Of Culture ... And Of Flavours!

    If you’re an aficionado of all things Italian and are keen to discover the culture and flavours of this amazing country, you must not miss the ‘Sicily: Culture and Conquest’ exhibition at The British Museum - it gives you a...