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How Traditional Italian Olive Oil Is Made - Pinocchio's Pantry - Authentic Italian Food

How Traditional Italian Olive Oil Is Made

The world produces 3 million tons of olive oil per year. Leading the market are Mediterranean countries like Spain, Italy, Greece and Tunisi. The reason why olive oil is so popular there is of course...
on October 18, 2022
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10 Types of Italian Bread to Find Your Perfect Loaf - Pinocchio's Pantry - Authentic Italian Food

10 Types of Italian Bread to Find Your Perfect Loaf

Italian bread has many shapes and many names. Different kinds of Italian bread serve different purposes. At an Italian restaurant, you get bread as soon as you sit down. This is a way to “keep...
on September 14, 2022
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The Tradition of Biscottificio Cianciullo: Italian biscuits, pastries and taralli - Pinocchio's Pantry - Authentic Italian Food

The Tradition of Biscottificio Cianciullo: Italian biscuits, pastries and taralli

Biscottificio Cianciullo, is one of the Italian food brands that we are most proud to represent in the US. Cianciullo is a company born in Jelsi, a small town in Molise famous for the traditional...
on June 23, 2022
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The Cult of Chinotto, Italy's National Soda - Pinocchio's Pantry - Authentic Italian Food

The Cult of Chinotto, Italy's National Soda

Chinotto soda was invented in the 1930s. Various brands claim to be the first, notably San Pellegrino, but Chinotto had its moment in the sun when the Neri brand began innovative promotions in 1949. Chinotto...
on May 31, 2022
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The Origins of Italian Easter Dove Cake - Pinocchio's Pantry - Authentic Italian Food

The Origins of Italian Easter Dove Cake

The traditional dove-shaped “Colomba di Pasqua” or “Colomba Pasquale” (Italian Easter Dove cake) has been a firm fixture on the Easter calendar in Italy for almost a century. Among the Easter sweets, few have the...
on March 13, 2022
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The History and Meaning of Valentine's Day - Pinocchio's Pantry - Authentic Italian Food

The History and Meaning of Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14, and across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Valentine's...
on February 13, 2022
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Foods that Italians are Not Willing to Give Up at the Table - Pinocchio's Pantry - Authentic Italian Food

Foods that Italians are Not Willing to Give Up at the Table

What are the most important foods for Italians? A research has revealed which foods Italians are not willing to give up at the table. The research "Prevention and lifestyles" explores the consumption habits and culinary...
on August 28, 2021
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Healthy Italian Food & Blue Zone: The Secret of Longevity is Also in What We Eat - Pinocchio's Pantry - Authentic Italian Food

Healthy Italian Food & Blue Zone: The Secret of Longevity is Also in What We Eat

To live well and for a long time it is necessary to keep in mind this checklist: good food (fresh and vegetable foods), less stress (for example through yoga and meditation), more movement (even just walking)...
on July 26, 2021
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Six Reasons Eating Italian Food is Good for Your Health - Pinocchio's Pantry - Authentic Italian Food

Six Reasons Eating Italian Food is Good for Your Health

For many, Italian cuisine can be summed up with two words: pasta & pizza. Carb-heavy, covered in cheese, these two culinary delights are probably the last thing on your mind when you’re searching for healthy...
on July 08, 2021
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Ideas for Simple and Tasty Pasta Based Dishes - Pinocchio's Pantry - Authentic Italian Food

Ideas for Simple and Tasty Pasta Based Dishes

  Italians are famous all over the world for being great pasta lovers. From North to South, putting a plate of pasta on the table means satisfying everyone's tastes, because with a few simple ingredients...
on March 30, 2021
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Typical Italian Easter Sweets: a Journey through Italian Sweetness - Pinocchio's Pantry - Authentic Italian Food

Typical Italian Easter Sweets: a Journey through Italian Sweetness

In Italy Easter wouldn't be the same without all the traditional sweets that characterize it. In this article, therefore, we have decided to offer you a brief overview of the traditional regional sweets in Italy...
on March 19, 2021
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