You can’t go wrong this fall with this delicious, creamy pumpkin risotto topped with crunchy roasted pumpkin, crispy sage, pine nuts, pancetta and Parmesan cheese
Monthly archives: October 2023
Why your balsamic vinegar is likely fake
From a complement to fries to a hint of acid on upscale dishes, balsamic vinegar is one of the world’s most recognisable condiments. And yet, many have never tasted the real thing.
EU confirms timeline for new border controls: Everything you need to know about EES and ETIAS
When it finally does come into force, non-EU travellers entering the Schengen Area will face new border controls. Some have anticipated chaos when the scheme launches, while others are hopeful that the repeated delays will give countries enough time to prepare for the change.
Italy plans for mass evacuation as quakes continue around supervolcano
Campi Flegrei area near Naples has been jolted by more than 1,100 earthquakes in a month The Guardian – The Italian government is planning for a possible mass evacuation of tens of thousands of people who live around the Campi Flegrei supervolcano near Naples. The new measures, which include a scheme to check on the …
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Italian mum wins court order to evict her sons – aged 40 and 42
The 75-year-old tried to convince the pair – who were both employed and able to support themselves – to move out, but they refused. So she decided to take drastic action and seek an eviction order from the courts.
Montreal bagel royalty to take on some Ontarians on Family Feud
Naturally, the family behind St-Viateur Bagel brough some of their bagels to the taping.
Nonna’s Cabbage and Tomato Recipe / Verza al pomodoro di mia nonna
Cabbage is one of those underrated vegetables. Though most people don’t know how to prepare it, it can be a delight when cooked properly. This delicious, easy vegetarian dish inspired from my nonna’s recipe really hits the spot.
‘My money goes a lot further here’: This woman moved to Italy because the US was too expensive
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN – After dealing with the death of her mother, losing her job of 10 years and finalizing her divorce, Barbara Barto was at a crossroads in her life. The 62-year-old, from Fort Worth, Texas, who had been working as an office manager, struggled to find another role and felt as though she …
Micro Machine: Driving a fully restored classic Fiat 500
The original “piccola macchina” goes for a stroll in a historic Italian city. Gets a bit lost Vijay Pattni for BBC TopGear – The small cobblestoned city of Lucca in central Italy boasts one of the oldest and best-preserved Renaissance walls in all of Europe, able to trace a line right back to 180 BC …
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Italy’s lesser-known leaning tower is at risk of collapsing
Area around Bologna’s Garisenda Tower is closed after scientists detect unusual movement in the stonework