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A Perfect Day Trip from La Spezia: Exploring the Marble Quarries of Carrara and Indulging in Lardo di Colonnata

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La Spezia, with its scenic beauty and proximity to both the Ligurian Sea and the Apuan Alps, serves as an ideal base for day trips that offer a blend of natural wonder, cultural history, and culinary delight. One such enriching experience is a day trip to the Carrara Marble Quarries and the nearby village of […]

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Lardo di Colonnata….a taste of the Good Fat

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What is Lardo di Colonnata? Lardo di Colonnata is a true Italian heritage food; (it is very unfortunate that non-Italians will generally confuse the name with simple lard, which is far from the truth). This product is a deliciously seasoned, cured slab of pure fat from the back of the pig, which has been cured

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