Thursday, June 28, 2012

Info about, for or on herbs and spices used in Italian cooking

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 2 APRIL 2016)

Here are some links about, for or on herbs and spices used in Italian cooking:

INFORMATION

HERBS AND SPICES
RELATED
  • Create Your Very Own Italian Herb Garden – "Many possibilities come from growing your own herbs in an Italian herb garden. Italy is home to some of the world’s tastiest herbs and, as most of us very well know, most of our favorite means originated in Italy and are favorites due to the herbs used in their preparation." – Source: Gardening With Herbs – "The Easy Way to Grow Your Ow Herbs"
  • Growing Italian Herbs – "Anyone who has ever had the benefit of tasting Italian food will appreciate that a whole lot of herbs has gone into cooking the culinary masterpiece. Some of the tastiest culinary herbs in the world are Italian and it is no surprise that Italy, as a result, is most famous for its cuisine." 
  • X – "" – ""  – "" – Source: X – ""
MISCELLANEOUS

 [THIS SECTION WAS LAST UPDATED ON 27 MARCH 2016.]
* = Blog entry has been updated.


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That's it for Thursday, 28 June 2012: giovedì, 28 giugno 2012

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown. 

"A sciocca domanda nessuna risposta."
"A stupid question gets no answer."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:
Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 2 APRIL 2016)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2016, All Rights Reserved.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Info about, for or on desserts in Italy

(LAST EDITED / UPDATED: 19 AUGUST 2016)

Here are some links about, for or on desserts in Italy:


INFORMATION

  • Delicious traditional Italian desserts – "There are as many traditional Italian desserts as Italian cities and towns, often the result of cultural stratifications occurred over the centuries." – Source: DiscoverItalianfood.com – "Indulge in la Dolce Vita..." – " Discover gourmet Italian food products and recipes"
  • Famous Italian Desserts – "Looking for famous Italian dessert recipes? Want to know what desserts are most famous in Italy? Here we’ve chosen some of the most famous Italian desserts for you to enjoy." – Source: Found under the Italian Food portion of the Italy section of Country facts – "The world at your fingertips."
  • Italian Cookies – The Best Dessert! – Source: Italian Christmas Cookies
  • Italian Desserts: A Sweet Ending – "No matter how much pasta you eat, there is always room for the sweet, sticky treats to come. In this article, we explore the tradition of Italian desserts from one of our experts." – By Piergiorgio and Amy Nicoletti – "Our Story" – Source:
    DELALLO® – " Authentic Italian Foods | Recipes, Tips & More " Italian Desserts – "Cakes, Cookies and More" – Justin Demetri – Source: lifeinitaly..com – "Italy | Italy daily news, Weather, All you need to know about Italy"
  • Scrumptious Italian Desserts – "From creamy gelato to richly delicious cakes, Italy produces some of the world's most beloved desserts. Crafted with simple but decadent ingredients, these treats are truly irresistible." – Source: Found in the Recipes & Cooking section of Better Homes and Gardens – "BHG.com is the premiere home and family site on the Web, and the interactive companion to Better Homes and Gardens magazine."
  • Top 5 Italian Desserts – "What are the most popular Italian desserts?" – September 9th, 2010 by Giulia – Source: Charming ITALY™ – "Eating well, culture, amazing landscapes, hand picked Hotels and Restaurants... everything that makes Italy so special"
  • The Usual Suspects: Best Italian Desserts – by Dean Romano, Guest Food Blogger – Source: The Pastry Channel® – "We’re all about pastries, pastry recipes, how-to videos, cookbooks, guest chefs, best-of dining and travel recommendations and more."
  • World famous Italian desserts – "Italian desserts are famous all over the world - at least this is NOT only our opinions but attested to by millions who order tiramisu at restaurants or never refuse a serving of Italian ice-cream." – Source: amazing NORTH ITALY – "Italian Holidays in Piedmont Italy An Amazing North Italy Destination"
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BLOGS/BLOG ENTRIES
LISTS
  • 16 Bellissimi Italian Desserts – "From a sophisticated, orange-infused olive oil cake to a scoop of creamy-cold gelato, the desserts of Italy are worth a second look. Sweet but not too sweet, they're the perfect end to an authentic Italian meal — but they're also perfect as a midday snack, paired with a strong cup of coffee or a nip of crisp white wine." – Source: SAVEUR – "Savor a World of Authentic Cuisine"
  • Desserts – "Dolci can range from light and healthy to rich and decadent. If the recipe you are looking for is not here post a request at our Italian Food Forum" – Source: Found in the Italian Food Site within the Food & Wine section of Bella Online℠ – "The Voice of Women"
  • Pages in category "Italian desserts" – "The following 33 pages are in this category, out of 33 total." – Source: Wikipedia – "The Free Encyclopedia" – In multiple languages
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RECIPES

MISCELLANEOUS


 [THIS SECTION WAS LAST UPDATED ON 5 AUGUST 2016.]

* = Blog entry has been updated.


For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using Google .

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH !

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 300+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

That's it for Wednesday, 20 June 2012: mercoledì, 20 giunio 2012

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.Today’s quote is an Italian saying, author unknown.

"Chi fa da sé, fa per tre."

"If you want something done, do it yourself."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographsFriends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:
Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 19 AUGUST 2016)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2016, All Rights Reserved.

Info on some of the best gelaterie (where to buy gelato) in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 19 SEPTEMBER 2014)

Here are some links to some of the best gelaterie in Italy AKA in English as ice cream parlours, ice cream shops, ice cream stores (where to buy gelato):

BACKGROUND/INFORMATION

GELATERIE (TO NAME JUST A FEW WHICH HAVE WEB SITES)
  • EMILIA ROMAGNA
    • Il Gelatauro – Location: Via San Vitale, 98/b,  40125 Bologna, Region: Emilia-Romagna – Source: web site – In English, Italian
  • LAZIO
  • LOMBARDIA/LOMBARDY
    • MILANO/MILAN
      • cioccolat i taliani – Source: web site – In Italian Only
        • Via de Amicis 25, Milano
        • Via San Raffaele 6, Milano
      • RivaReno – Source: web site – In English, Italian – Locations:
        • Via Mercato, 20, 20122 Milano 
        • Viale Col di Lana, 8, 20136, Milano
        • Via Paolo Sarpi, 58, 20154, Milano
    • VARESE
    • LISTS
  • PIEMONTE/PIEDMONT
  • TOSCANA/TUSCANY
    • FIRENZE/FLORENCE
      • Carabé Gelaterie – Locations: Via Ricasoli, 60 and Piazza S. Jacopino, 9, Firenze/Florence – Source: web site
      • Perche No! – "Since 1939" – Location: Via dei Tavolini, 19, 50122 Firenze /Florence – Source: A/O this date, new web site under construction
      • Vivoli Il Gelato In Italian Only – Location: Via dell’Isola delle Stinche, 7, Firenze/Florence – Source: web site – Note: A/O this date: only Italian version working
    •  SIENA
      • Gelateria di Piazza – Location: Piazza della Cisterna, 4, 53037  San Gimignano (Siena) – Source: web site – In English, German, Italian
    • LISTS
  • VENETO
    •  VENEZIA/VENICE
      • Gelateria Nico In Italian Only – Location: Dorsoduro 922, 30121 Venezia/Venice – Source: web site
    • LISTS
LISTS
MISCELLANEOUS
* = Blog entry has been updated.

For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using Google .

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 450+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

There are 1,000's of places to buy gelato in Italy. I have just listed a few gelaterie and some are better than others.  Which one do you consider the best in Italy?

That's it for Wednesday, 20 June 2012: mercoledì, 20 giugno 2012

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown - found on the web site of dissapore:


"niente di sacro, tranne il cibo"
"nothing sacred except the food"

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:
Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 19 SEPTEMBER 2014)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2014, All Rights Reserved.