Written by Marcelo Pinto June 4th 2012 Most tourists who visit Italy are captivated by Rome and the Vatican, and don’t realize there is a whole world of discovery in this beautiful European country if one cares to look for it. Parma, located in northern Italy, is fast becoming a tourist destination, and has been known for years to […]
Normally its cows that are branded, but this is Parmigiano-Reggiano from Italy often referred to as parmesan cheese. Parmesan does start with cows but it’s only their milk we want. This dairy in Mantova, Italy uses half a ton of milk for each block of cheese. It’s made in these huge copper vats. Each one
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Originally appeared on Fine dining Lovers by San Pellegrino Transcribed by Marcelo Pinto June 1st, 2012 The traditional balsamic Italian vinegar from Reggio Emilia is one of the most well knows product of the Italian cuisine. A rare product spread all around the world for its particular taste ad proprieties. Grapes and tradition linked to give to
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Transcribed by Marcelo Pinto June 1st, 2012 It’s a bank, but not as we know it. With all the security of any vault, except in here, it’s not money they’re guarding but cheese. Three hundred thousand blocks of Parmesan cheese worth 120 million pounds to be exact. All part of a unique cheese for money loan program
If you want to explore the delicacies of Parma you can do this by following our walking guided tours of the town, either on your own or you can hire one of our English speaking guide to take you around and help you with your gourmet shopping. These days there are many deli shops in downtown Parma,
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by Marcelo Pinto May 28th, 2012 President Obama and First Lady Michelle, wrote a letter to Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producers Acetaia di Giorgio praising them for their wonderful product. It’s not everyday that a company gets such a letter from the president of the United States. One can only imagine the pride and satisfaction they
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