foodie holidays in the Italian food valley, Parmesan, Parma ham and balsamic vinegar
Curing ham in a culinary art and it should not be taken lightly. To become a master Parma ham salter might take many years. Fabrizio of La Perla Parma ham factory in Langhirano says it might take up to 10 years to really master the ability to put the right amount of salt in the […]
The secret confessions of a Parma ham maker – How to make prosciutto. Read Post »
Parma is a town in the north west of Italy, not far from Milan and the Cinque Terre. Parma is well connected via train links, motorway and recently even by air with the newly opened Verdi airport which connects the town with London Stansted. Thanking to this new possibility it is now possible to spend a long weekend to
A day around Parma between ham, culatello and castles Read Post »
A short guide to the food of Bologna, Modena and Parma by Gabriele Monti November 8th, 2012 Lovers of Italian food have labelled the Regione Emilia-Romagna as “the bread-basket of Italy.” It’s easy to see why. The historic cities of Parma, Modena and Bologna are famed for their food, from the air cured and delicate prosciutto (Parma
The cuisine of Emilia Romagna Read Post »
by Marcelo Pinto November 3rd 2012 Parma stands austere and sophisticated in the territory bounded on the east by the Enza river and to the west by the river Stírane. The city lies among hillsides and rolling green hills that inspired Verdi’s melodies and atmospheres of the nineteenth-century such as La Certosa di Parma by Stendhal. Parma
The art and architecture of Parma Read Post »
Tour of Parmesan, Parma ham and winery overlooking the beautiful Torrechiara Castle. by Marcelo Pinto October 12th 2012 Parmesan production in details Our best gourmet foods available in Parma are included in the tour. We will start the day with Parmesan, where our guides will go in details about the production of the famous cheese, as usual our visit
2 gourmet food tours plus winery at Torrechiara castle in Parma Read Post »
In the northern region of Italy lies the beautiful Emilia-Romagna region, one of the most developed regions in Europe. The Emilia-Romagna region is filled with rich history dating back to ancient Rome, architecture from the Renaissance, and breathtaking scenery. There are many day trips offered from the regional cities of Bologna, Modena, and Parma that
Day trips from Bologna Parma or Modena Read Post »