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Top Italian Baby Names in 2021-2022
Name trends in Italy have been pretty stable for a few years according to the National Institute of Statistics. Here’s a list of the most popular baby names for 2021-22. You’ll also find a list of...
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Ciambella al Limone
Plain. Simple. Delicious. Easy to make. Never gets old. 3 eggs12 tablespoons sugar12 tablespoons self raising flour12 tablespoons sunflower oil6 tablespoons milkrind of two lemons gratedMix the wet...
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Biscotti da Inzuppo
I just adore a sweet (but never too sweet) Italian ‘colazione’ (breakfast) of a jumbo cup of ‘latte e caffe`’ (milk and coffee) and a huge dunkable ‘biscotto da inzuppo’ (dunking biscuit). These...
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Riso al Forno
Ingredients -350 gr arborio rice (put in a bowl topped with water and soak for 5 minutes before use)300 ml bolognese sauce pre made200 ml milk250 gr mozzarella50 gr grated parmesanbutter to grease pan...
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Limoncello. The original.
Ingredients - 8 large lemons (washed and dried)1 litre pure alcohol (if you can’t find pure alcohol you can use vodka but use half the amount of water)800 gr sugar1 litre waterMethod - Peel the skins...
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Spaghetti all'Amatriciana (variation)
Here is a ‘make do recipe’ because I had some bacon left over in the fridge. The original recipe calls for Bucatini pasta and guanciale but I only had spaghetti in the store room and the bacon in the...
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Petrali Calabresi - Christmas Sweets
PETRALI - DOLCI NATALIZI - Italian Christmas Sweets IngredientsPASTRY250gr 00 Flour75gr Sugar75gr Lard3 egg yolks1 x satchel vanillapinch of saltzest of a lemon(a little bit of water if too...
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Christmas Panna Cotta with Mango, Lemon & Coconut
I am just loving the summery combinations of mango and coconut at the moment and we just grabbed a whole lot of lemons from a close by tree so I’m putting them to good use in a lot of my cooking. Enjoy...
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The Best Italian Language Series and Movies To Kickstart Your Learning Journey
Source : Netflix Grace FlynnThe power of film can’t be understated, especially when it comes to learning a language. While DuoLingo tries to convince us that learning abstract phrases like ‘my aunty...
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Carnevale di Venezia 2023 is Back: The History and the Traditions Behind One...
Source: Unsplash Grace FlynnAfter a three-year hiatus, Carnevale di Venezia is back, bringing the return of colourful gondole, glittering maschere (masks – and not the covid type!) and plenty of...
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7 Italian Phrases to Get You Sounding Like a Local
Pic Source - The Little Italian School (Pietracatella , Molise) Grace Flynn- freelance writerTo a non-native speaker, the English language can sound like a string of riddles and strange phrases. But...
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Get Your Italian Fix by heading to these Top Perth Wine Bars & Eateries
Writer Grace FlynnAs an Australian, I was quite surprised to learn that the unofficial dinner time in Italy sits somewhere between 8pm and 9pm. This was especially puzzling to me considering the rather...
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Budino di Riso
Creamy Custardy Rice Pudding. If you love puddings, this one is for you. A comfort food desert recipe just in time for the cold weather. Budino di Riso was my nonno’s favourite during the winter months...
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Zuppa di Lenticchie e Spinaci
Quick, easy and delicious soup as we head towards the end of winter. This quantity feeds 5 with leftovers. INGREDIENTSHalf an onion1 large carrot3-4 celery sticks2 potatoes1 small tin of crushed...
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Budino with Orange Syrup
Heat on the stove - 2 cups of cream1 cup of milk1/4 cup sugargrated orange zest (1/2 orange)In a seperate bowl - Whisk 2 egg yolks and 3 whole eggs1/4 cup sugarDrop of vanilla essence (or a pod or a...
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Torta Salata con Spinaci and Ricotta
Ingredients - 1 large bowl to add everything and combine and a large pie tinAbout 5 sheets of puff pastry1 leek (fry and place in your bowl)1 eggAbout 2-3 bunches of chard (boiled, drained, chopped...
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Italy's Language Landscape
The Unique Language Landscape of Italy Termoli, Molise, Italy (Pic credit The Little Italian School) Author: Anna Wolf In Italy, people speak Italian – obviously, this is nothing new to you. And as an...
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Limoncello Amaretti
Mix all of the ingredients below to form a paste and then make balls, sprinkle with icing sugar and bake for approx 20 minutes on 175c 3.5 cups almond meal2 cups icing sugar2 eggsrind of a lemona drop...
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Magical Italian Christmas Markets
The Magic of Christmas Markets in Italy Bolzano Christmas Market Photo: Stefano_Valeri/Shutterstock Author: Anna WolfChristmas markets are one of the most charming and festive aspects of the holiday...
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Torrone alle Nocciole
Ingredients - 300gr milk chocolate250gr dark chocolate300gr Hazelnuts (remember to toast them)Half glass full cream milkOne and a half tablespoons of 00 flour2 tablespoons of honeyWatch the reel on...
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