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Rumtopf
Rumtopf literally means "rum pot". It is one of the countless typical beverages that we have discovered in the Dolomites, Northern Italy. It is basically a method to soak diced fruit for at least two months in rum and sugar, which act as a preservative. The aim is to...
Buckwheat Spätzle on a bed of Squash
We at QDC Wedding love the mountains, and that's a fact. But we equally love good food: here's an incredible variant of one of the most popular Tyrol recipes in Italy we found online. Ladies and gentleman, meet the buckwheat spätzle on a bed of squash. For those of...
Chicory and Rice Soup
Our new recipe this month is one of the most peculiar, tasty and sought-after Italian dishes, easy to cook and inspiring, especially for those of you who intend to visit our country in Winter. Ladies and gentlemen, meet our chicory and rice soup. Christmas holidays...
Nonna Renata’s Escarole Pie
Dishes from Campania for a typical Christmas lunch Credits: Tribù GolosaThe fourth of our less-known and more tempting typical Italian recipes is centered around escarole, an endive-variant from Asia Minor particularly appreciated in Center and Southern Italy. In...
Cocoa and hazelnut crucchi
Vignanello, Tuscia Credits: https://www.lazionascosto.it/The third of our less-known and more tempting Italian recipes is centered, once again, around hazelnuts, typical product of Tuscia, in Central Italy. 40% of the national hazelnut production grows in this area....
Florentine Grape Bread
Canaiolo grapesCredits: Vendita Piccoli FruttiIn the second installment of less-known and juicier local recipes in Italy, grapes are the main ingredient. This delicacy is made with a dough, like the one used for bread, filled with black grapes, sugar and oil. Based on...
Halloween: 3 movies you can’t miss!
Halloween, the scariest night of the year, is approaching. It's time to arrange an intimate party with your friends and choose three horror films to watch together. Here are our picks! For many, especially young kids, Halloween is the perfect occasion to nock on the...
Spaghetti with Toasted Hazelnuts
Civita di Bagnoregio, Tuscia Credits: www.tusciaweb.euThe first of our less-known and more tempting regional recipes is centered around hazelnuts, typical product of Tuscia, in Central Italy. 40% of the national hazelnut production is grown in this area. In the Tuscia...
Pizza di Pasqua: a very traditional Easter breakfast!
Pizza di Pasqua: the Italian traditional Easter Pie in all its variants. Flour, eggs, pecorino and parmisan are the main ingredients of an often debated Easter recipe. Many claim to know the original recipe of the Pizza di Pasqua Romana (Roman Easter Pie),...
Cutlery: its origin, usage and arrangement on the table
Cutlery is today an everyday item on any table. Its usage is no longer just a primary need to pick food from our plates and eat it while keeping our hands clean: it’s a way to complement our tables. Its origin is very ancient, and varies based on the three main...
