Category Archives: Roma

Pinsa Romana (in English)

Pinsa Romana is just beginning to be discovered outside of Italy.  It is an ancient Roman pizza that has been reinterpreted over time with new ingredients and modern techniques.  It is a lighter, healthier version of the beloved Italian pizza.  … Continue reading →

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The Lost Murals of Renaissance Rome

In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, many palazzos and public buildings in Rome had elaborate painted facades.  The scenes were executed in fresco, a technique that binds paint with wet plaster, forming a hard surface when dry.  Favorite subjects were … Continue reading →

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Pancetta e Guanciale

Queste due carni italiane hanno molte somiglianze, ma anche molte differenze. Entrambe provengono dal maiale e sono stagionate per prevenire la crescita dei batteri e per ottenere i loro gusti distinti. Entrambe sono salate e grasse ma senza l’affumicatura della … Continue reading →

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