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Tiramisu – an aphrodisiac pick-me-up

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

There’s some fierce competition laying claim to the invention of Tiramisu – one of Italy’s most famous desserts. This amazingly sweet and delicious dish has spread throughout Italy and finds itself on the menus of restaurants in every corner of the world – whether they’re Italian or not! The Origins of Tiramisu The origins of [...]

Risi e Bisi – Venetian Rice and Peas

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

While the palaces and gondolas of romantic Venice might not immediately conjure up this modest but tasty dish, it’s worth remembering that the Veneto is a large region, of which Venice plays just a part, which prides itself on a culture of hard work, industry and agriculture. The spirit of the Veneto is traditionally no-nonsense [...]