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July 13, 2015August 27, 2015Baking Bread

Gnocco Fritto (Italian Fried Bread Dough) 🇮🇹

Gnocco Fritto, Gnoc Fret in Emilian dialect, is a traditional Italian fried bread dough from Emilia-Romagna region, usually served with Italian cured meats, cheeses and paired with Lambrusco wine. Learn how to make Gnocco Fritto on my new cooking series : Baking Bread. Servings : 6 Difficulty : intermediate Prep Time : 1 h Cook Time : […]

January 12, 2015January 21, 2015Holidays & Celebrations

Vallée d’Aoste Jambon de Bosses (PDO)

I wouldn’t be fair if I did not admit that this ham has become one of my favorite Italian food. I discovered this delicious product about 10 years ago while visiting Aosta Valley region (the uppermost corner of northwest Italy) and I had the privilege to enjoy it again during my recent trip in Italy. The Vallée […]

April 18, 2013April 9, 2015Antipasti

Bresaola della Valtellina

Bresaola is one of my favorite italian cured meats and now is available also in the US at Whole Foods, Bristol Farms or pre-packaged at Trader Joe’s. Bresaola is air-dried, salted beef that has been aged two or three months until it becomes hard and turns a dark red, almost purple colour. It is made […]