Professor Calogero Pollino of Pavia University'sGenetics and Microbiology department revealed that experiments on chickens had an unusual side effect: chickens laying chocolate eggs. "We … [Read more...]
It’s April 1st!
You April Fool, you! :-) Or pesce d'aprile (April Fish) as they say in Italy. Smiley from http://picpulp.com/smileys/ … [Read more...]
How to Make Italian Style Thick Hot Chocolate
Having recently written about the joys of Italy's thick and creamy hot chocolate drink, reader Yetta has kindly provided a recipe so you can make this beverage at home. Yetta got the … [Read more...]
When in Italy, You Must Try a Hot Chocolate or Three
Before I came to Italy, I had not tried Italian style hot chocolate. Now though, I have and have tried thick Italian hot chocolate often topped with 'panna montata' whipped cream more than a … [Read more...]
Chocolate: The Food of the Gods
Last weekend, Barga hosted its 8th "Barga Cioccolata" chocolate fair in its historic centre. It's only a small event; almost intimate one could say, but it's ours. Barga chocolate could … [Read more...]