Category Archives: Storia

The Emerald of Sicily

Posted on December 8, 2017 by babbityjean

Every year at the end of September, in the streets and pizzas of centro storico of Bronte, the Fair of the Pistachio is celebrated.  Bronte is one of the 3 towns on the western slope of Mount Etna in Sicily … Continue reading →

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La Pasta: Liscia o Rigata?

Posted on November 16, 2017 by babbityjean

L’Italia è il leader mondiale di produzione e consumo della pasta.  Nessuna sorpresa.  Nel mezzogiorno, la patria del piatto nazionale, tutti o quasi (il 99%) la mangiano, in media 4 o 5 volte alla settimana e 1 su 3 la … Continue reading →

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Pasta: Smooth or Ridged?

Posted on November 16, 2017 by babbityjean

Italy is the world leader in both production and consumption of pasta.  No surprise.  In the south, the birthplace of pasta, almost everyone (99%) eats it, on average 4 to 5 times a week.  About a third eat it every … Continue reading →

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