SILENT SHOES. Here 3 great ones!

Do you hate those noisy upstairs neighbors who walk like elephants?
What about those loud high heels?
Here 3 great, comfy and cozy… silent shoes

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The “furlane” shoe-slippers are a typical example of an item that embodies history, culture and tradition while also being projected towards the future.Their delicacy and uniqueness were also seen as a precious trait.
gondolieriIn Venice, Groups of Friulian women – proud country folk but also indefatigable sellers – came with their wicker baskets to sell their shoe-slippers around the alleys and squares of Venice. the Gondoliers found their rubber soles perfect for conserving the paintwork of their precious gondolas.

You can still find the traditional “Furlane” inspired by the eighteenth-century splendour of the Serenissima republic, embellished with velvet or bright oriental silks, all guaranteed hand-sewn. Piedaterre  Address is S. Polo, 60 – Rialto, Piedaterre will make them by hand.  Thanks to its rubber sole, here another very quiet one Crocs This shoe was originally developed as a boating shoe. Soon became a casual footwear for men, women and children.crocs ny Today the brand has more than 300 styles of footwear including boots, wedges, loafers and more.
Finally  a true discovery: a very silent yet pretty sexy green sandal by And  an adorable kids shoe called Petit IconaBio All liners and insoles are entirely made of cork, to stay cool, comfortable and in “contact” with nature. Another speciaL feature of the collection is the selection of materials such as a special synthetic leather .Petit IconaBio  ballerinas and sandals is made in Italy, The palette contains colors like lemon yellow, red earth, water blue, white. Enjoy a quiet, silent walking…it will make you extremely relaxed and it won’t bother the others! ll Crocs™ shoes feature Croslite™ material, a proprietary, revolutionary technology that gives each pair of shoes the soft, comfortable, lightweight, non-marking and odor-resistant qualities that Crocs fans know and love.
Since its inception in 2002, Crocs has sold more than 300 million pairs of shoes in more than 90 countries around the world.

Today, a few yards from that majestic bridge, you can still find the traditional “Furlane” inspired by the eighteenth-century splendour of the Serenissima republic, embellished with velvet or bright oriental silks, all guaranteed hand-sewn.
The store is called Piedaterre  Address is S. Polo, 60 – Rialto,
Piedaterre will make them by hand.
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A rubber bracelet that looks like a bricklayer’s classic nail?

luca-cantamessa-768x102422 year old Italian
Luca Cantamessa
had a vision…

A bracelet that could be simple, accessible, trendy and available
in all the best clothing stores.CIOD visual cartella stampa copy

Then he created CiöDGetFileAttachment

the reinterpretation of a poor object which thanks to creativity turns into a 18 different colors luxury accessory.Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 11.54.33 The nail is the symbol of work and this is why only prime quality materials are used and the entire production process is carried out in Italy, guaranteeing a prime quality finished product. From 22-28 Euros and, obviously, one size fits all. IMG_0367

 

Check in the streets of Milano, the trendy ones are wearing it.

.Luca, that’s cool , just wondering why he is not wearing his own CiöD?

Milan Fashion Week 2016 THE BEST AND THE WORST

Best location: MALIPARMI Chiostro del 1400 Via Cappuccio7
Worst fashion victims: Lui quadretta e Lei si butta sul pois. 6Best bouncer: da PIAZZA SEMPIONE, quasi un Matt Dillon 18 anni.9Worst look for men: Pantaloni corti e rigati, ma per favore…10

Best Hairdo: at Rossella JardinibellaWorst Donna Summer impersonation:a guest at Rosella Jardini 2Best Jungle location: PIAZZA PIEMONTE Collection8Worst man suit: No more mustard pleeeease4Best look in the street : A Shade inspired Madame 5Best backpack ever : Rossella Jardini Collection 3

ANTONELLI does EAST! From GOSSIP to Japan…

The iconic Gossip, the historic Castelfiorentino lingerie company that moved on to women’s shirts and three years ago changed its name to Antonelli Firenze, has just signed with L’Idea & Co, the Japanese group which from 2017 on will deal with the distribution of the Antonelli Firenze collection in Japan.Antonelli 2_0014Within this framework, the opening of a series of shop-in-shops is planned, including the inauguration of three in Tokyo. The Japanese debut comes just a few months after the agreement with the Korean group Parco International for the opening of at least seven Antonelli Firenze brand shop in shops over the next 5 years

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The first opening in Korea is scheduled for September 2016 in the Coex Mall in Seoul, the largest financial and commercial district of the city.
 Congrats!

A dress to remember…sold for $ 4.8 million.

May 1962 when the most powerful man in birthday party in the world,  a blonde and petite woman, took the stage to sing a special and sensual “Happy Birthday” to the US President John F. Kennedy,. Marylin was wrapped in a flesh-colored dress, decorated with 2 thousand and 500 hundred crystals. The dress went up for auction by Julien’s Auction in Beverly Hills, and has exceeded all expectations selling for $ 4.8 million. screen-shot-2016-11-22-at-18-03-51

From Legnano to Rio. The funniest Italian family does Brasil!

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The theatrical company I Legnanesi was born in 1949, in an oratory of Legnano,
The exclusively male nature of the company is due to an ancient ecclesiastical ban that prevented to women to act with men, so that women’s roles were interpreted by the same male actors in disguise, talking in the Legnanese dialect.
The company became famous and performed in mayor theaters, gaining great popularity and winning several awards.ilegnanesi2017_icolomboviaggiatori_foto4phangeloredaelli
The new show I COLOMBO VIAGGIATORI , is all about the traveling adventures of the  Famiglia Colombo formed by the man of the house is (or at least he should be) Giovanni (Luigi Campisi) his unsinkable wife Teresa (Antonio Provasio, who is also co-writer and director) and their glamorous daughter Mabilia (Enrico Dalceri) a not-so-young blond shell, always looking to get married to a rich guy.
The action takes places in the courtyard , when an unexpected news arrives.
Gege’, the Colombo’s long distance adopted brasilian son, now grown up, is coming back to Legnano to meet his family. He ‘s a rich guy , owns 3 boats and invites Mommy and Dad to a cruise to Brasil, not only,  he hires Mabilia as the star of the show.

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From left Giovanni (Luigi Campisi)
Teresa
(Antonio Provasio,
Mabilia
(Enrico Dalceri)

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This new sparkling episode of the Colombo family is ready to entertaining the audience and will be on the stage of Teatro Nazionale , Via Giordano Rota,1
in Milan till February 19th then to ‘crossover’ the milanese public, ferforming ‘ abroad’ in many theaters all over Italy for a very long tour that will include Genoa, Bologna,Reggio Emilia, Bergamo, among many cities of Lombardy and Piedmont regions. untill the end of May 2017!
Here more info www.ilegnanesi.it
To buy online tickets

Christmas panettone is served…with a twist

THE CAVIAR OF CHICORY
On the occasion of the upcoming holiday season Fraccaro Panettone al Radicchio Rosso di Treviso IGP. This cake is made with traditional recipes, sourdough, enriched with that delicious red chicory typical of the Treviso territory.  img_0814The ingredients are few and simple, but the balance of the manufacturing processes is complex and delicate. The typical bitter taste, is rendered less intense from seeds candied process that transforms this “winter flower” to a perfect cake to be combined with the soft dough. The careful selection of raw materials and of the Veneto region, the creation of flavors and forms, the experience of people who paste and firing, make this panettone really unique, as well as unusual.

PANETTONE GOES BIO
img_0714A healthy lifestyle starts with a wholesome diet. Fraccaro created  a completely organic patisserie line: Pasticceria Fraccaro BIO,
a line of products designed for anybody looking for quality, for those loves nature and do not want to give up the pleasure of patisserie.
The pursuit of quality is clearly shown in the selection of completely natural, organic and pesticide-free raw materials, the absence of coloring agents and preservatives and, finally, by the use of a special sourdough, which is employed in all the panettone BIO line

HAVE A DRINK!
All the goodness of this XMas cake combined with another outstanding product of the Veneto region, the “Grappa Riserva” di Villa de Varda, screen-shot-2016-12-10-at-19-48-25
produced by Mezzolombardo, the legendary company near in the province of Trento.
This blend of authentic, top quality products has given rise to a delicately spongy panettone with a creamy grappa filling with a warming, intriguing flavour.

LET’S TOAST!
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Finally a sparkling
new love stoy…
The most festive Fraccaro panettone meets his excellency “Prosecco d.o.c.g.”,
the celebrated wine of Valdobbiadene area. It is a fundamental ingredient
both in the dough and the filling.
http://www.fraccarospumadoro.it/

 

 

From Florianopolis to Castelfranco. Best tourism videos travel the ocean.

Italy, Veneto Region.img_0147-copyCastelfranco Veneto, is the picturesque birthplace of Giorgione, an Italian painter of the Venetian school in the High Renaissance.

Only a few of his works are available today, but they are among the most valued art works of Italy: like the renowned Pala  the altar-piece left in the Cathedral portraying a Madonna with the Child, San Francesco and San Liberale.screen-shot-2016-12-12-at-14-37-06

The spectacular square named after Giorgione is the heart of this town that still preserves great architectural and art works within its walls. These include the Cathedral (Duomo), built between 1724 and 1746 on a project of Francesco Maria Preti and which contains many art works, frescoes by Paolo Veronese, paintings by Jacopo Bassano, Paolo Piazza, Pietro Damini and other painters of the Venetian school of the XVI, XVII and XVII centuries.

Castelfranco means “duty-free castle” because its first inhabitants did not pay. The city recently hosted last weekend the  FIACULT awards, dedicated to the audiovisual products promoting tourism, trade. culture, and local gastronomy.
Dozen of  worldwide videos were selected and judged by an
international jury composed of journalists and video experts selected the winners.

FIACULT, International Audiovisual Festival of Culture and Tourism was born in Florianopolis, Brazil  and for the first time brought its awards ceremony to the magnificent Castelfranco Veneto, a city well known not only for its historical Castle, The Tower and the screen-shot-2016-12-12-at-14-41-54Giorgione Arts and Museum,
                                 The  awarding ceremony was held with a gala evening
at the  beautiful Teatro  Accademico on Saturday, Nov 19th.

HERE THE WINNERS, BUT…
Third place for the video “Setubal is um Mundo” promoting the  ancient city of Setubal, second place for David Cooper’s “Cities We Love Unesco” about 15 World Heritage cities of Spain, and the winnerInfinit Blu Resort & Spa, great venue in Balneário Camboriú, nearly 1 million tourists favorite summer destination.
screen-shot-2016-11-23-at-13-34-17A well deserved “food tourism” trophy went to the National Park of the Cinque Terre with the first episode of Passport & Plate series,
produced in cooperation with World Nomads.
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First time the Giovanni Sartori prize
went to
Castelfranco Veneto Carlo Rosselli Institute for the realization of a short montage of the contest nominees. 

                                  I was a little bit disappointed, because my favorite
Viver, experiementar, sentir
(A cute story promoting the Serra Gaúcha’s Termas & Longevidade Tourist Route)
…was snubbed as well as
Thailand Remember
(
visionary short where a tour in Thailand can magically relive even in the Big Apple)
…was only awarded for best in its category.screen-shot-2016-11-23-at-15-38-31
Here they are
please watch and enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5EGd1sqne0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiuqxJxPfoU

This is me ,sourrended-by the beauty of the Teatro-Accademico dated1778

This is me, surrounded by the beauty of the Teatro Accademico, a masterpiece dated 1778


WELCOME TO ONAOO the world’s oldest olive oil tasting school

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Oil: The most ancient condiment in the human history
We don t have to be afraid of the growing production of virgin olive oil all around the world, we have to be afraid instead of the growing of bad quality oil produced who knows where and labeled as
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Let ‘ start with a tip. Look at the production date: The younger the better. Extra virgin olive oil does not age well. Check the date on the bottle and make sure you are getting oil produced during the last harvest.  The shelf life of an extra-virgin olive oil is on average about 2 years, i Its life can reach up to 18 months, if it is  stored properly. Oil needs a lot of attention: from the variety and quality of the olives, to the cultivation and harvesting processes, to the grinding and extracting methods. screen-shot-2016-11-02-at-20-37-01The blue IGP or PGI seal (Indicazione Geografica Protetta, or Protected Geographical Indication) is also a nice designation, but only guarantees that the extra-virgin oil is at least partially prepared, processed or produced within a specific region.Focus on taste.

Concentrate in the acidity levels rather than colour and remember that an oil to be graded as extra-virgin, it must have zero defects in taste and smell and more than zero in the fruity attribute. The extra-virgin can be reminiscent of almond, grass, pear, artichoke, tomato leaves… and many others flavors!screen-shot-2016-11-02-at-20-43-50I was enchanted of my researches so I joined ONAO , (The National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters), the most prestigious school of oil tasting in Imperia, Ligury, and located  in the historic Sasso Building, the former headquarters of one of Italy’s historic olive oil companies.right in the center of Imperia, one of the most important centres of olive oil in Italy. screen-shot-2016-11-02-at-20-20-59ONAOO,has gained the reputation to be the world’s first and leading school of the art of olive oil tasting, providing training, carrying out scientific researches, acting as an engine for a continuous process of education, and improving and the cultural integration of olive oil worldwide. At ONAOO tasters are continuously trained to experience, to make  comparisons,  and to give scores to mark it as an authentic virgin olive oil.img_1800-copyTHE TASTING
The ritual stars with warming up a small oil sample of the product to be quantified , to make more difficult  the taster are provided with several little glasses each of them with a different oil m often coming from different parts of the world, the ritual begin , the glasses are warmed up with the hands . the gently  sealed and warmed up with the hands , a warmer  temperature will enhance the oil fragrance and taste, img_1791

Sniff, it, drink  it and noisy leave air penetrate in the mouth in order to oxidase the fluid and spread it all over the mouth. feel the structure.

Taste bitter? Does it burn?
That is an effect caused from the polyphenols, and is NOT a bad thing..as  Mario Amelio, scientific oil consultant says ‘the bitter, the better’.img_1804Then the testers will fill up a profile sheet, noting the intensity of perception of defects that spans from muddy sediment, to vinegar acidity, to rancid flavor, to a taste of frostbitten olives.
Only one of them and …that ‘s a bad oil! img_1775-copyFollowing the experts will indulge in the consideration of the intensity of perception of positive attributes. A ‘real ‘olive oil should score the right notes of fruity, bitter, and pungent levels. Oils are anonymous, no body knows the factory or the farm or the producer’s name. During my time at Onaoo, they have been served oils from Australia, New Zealand, Chile, South Africa and many Mediterranean countries. img_1816-copyThe experts of ONAOO staff, together with the community of ONAOO tasters and former students located throughout the world, help to foster social, cultural and economic growth in the olive oil market, as well as improvements in processing technologies. In this way the objective classification of oil as a product will improve, increasing and enhancing its commercial uses.img_1812-copy

First and second level classes are held  in the Imperia headquarters among convenient online courses where ONAOO sends oil samples to the participant, to be tasted during an online session led by expert tasters via Skype. at the end of course, ONAOO will issue a certificate of attendance. ONAOO strives to maintain a totally open outlook on all areas of production worldwide, both around and beyond the Mediterranean, and to appreciate the organoleptic characteristics of great oils worldwide. because screen-shot-2016-11-02-at-20-19-27 Every year Imperia host OLIOLIVA a spectacular event  dedicated to oils, oil products, food and wines, while street vendors will show and sell the best of their products. screen-shot-2016-11-02-at-20-19-48This year this oli kermesse is happening on
November 11th, 12th, 13.th.
Let me tell you: the city will be an
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OPEN THAT DOOR, DRINK THAT MUSIC…

Text and photos by Cesare Zucca

Back in the 70′ the iconic Fiorucci New York store discovered that music could actually influence and improve the sales. screen-shot-2016-10-26-at-10-27-57“Never play slow music, told me the legendary store manager Enrico Baroni, the man who helped the Fiorucci empire to bloom. Slow rhythm makes costumers slowing down; they loose the excitement of a new purchase and easily get bored of the shopping adventure. In our store we play loud up-tempo music either pop or disco and most importantly without any interruptions. That causes a shopping rush and improve the appetite of buying”screen-shot-2016-10-26-at-10-33-41
The world famous Japanese wagyu cows, in order to produce the tender kobe beef…non only are pampered with massages, drink beer and sake, but also spend their days  lessening to Mozart! The body relaxes, the muscles stretch and they seem to enjoy the music vibrations.

Can music influence the aging process of wine?
In the magical atmosphere of the Podere Rocche dei Manzoni in the beautiful Langhe territory (in Piedmont region, province of Cuneo) resident wine producer Rodolfo Migliorini and  one of the most influential living composers, Italian Maestro Ezio Bosso. screen-shot-2016-10-26-at-09-47-47Recently this extraordinary couple of creative souls and long time friends invited press, friends and all the people who in recent years have “filled rooms” of the company
The occasion was to introduce the brand new sparkling wine named Valentino Cuvèe 185th Door, an exclusive, limited production (only 1500 bottles and 150 magnun size) of the  spumante cuvèe made with classic
chardonnay, pinot noir and locally rarely used pinot meunier. .img_2217-copy During an informal press conference, Rodolfo and Ezio unveiled the convincing theory that music can actually influence the wine making process, from the vineyard to the final bottle. Obviously many questions:img_9221-copyHow a sparkling wine may get refined listening to music? Which kind of music?
Bosso selected among his works a “symphony for the wine”: a suitable composition to act during the wine aging process and to influence the second fermentation of yeast. Loudspeakers were installed in the vineyards and in the cellars. After a minimum of 4 vintages assembly, a percentage which varies according to the characteristics of each of them, 185th Door, during its life in the bottle, which lasts at least 8 years, is subjected to a measured musical stress and controlled to optimize the activity of yeast.img_2248-copy“We are the first to have thought of applying the vibrations of music to a sparkling wine refinement process, says Migliorini, At first, we proceeded by trial and after 12 years this project is still in an embryonic basis. However, with the data collected during the trial I can say that thanks to the music the activity of yeast is faster and the product is improved.  Certain notes and sounds have frequencies that the wine seem to .. listen , enjoy and mature with a pleasant aging. In the coming years we will try to understand how to further influence the activity of the yeast, thus modulating the music according to our needs“.img_9277-copy

Why 185th?
What’s behind that door?
Ezio as a co-composer of this innovative method, loved have a very unique and personalized name: The ‘door’ is linked to the theme of ‘the rooms’ the common thread of his recent albums.The 185, takes us the alphabet where the R (Rodolfo) is the18th letter while the E (Ezio) is the 5th. Ezio continues “The sounds coming from a violin and  a cello, from a full orchestra or simply from my piano were able to pass through wood and cement of the barrels to create a chain of harmonies that reborn in a chain of wine.img_2226-copyIt may sound a paradox, but  now it is like
we could drink the music and lessen to the wine.
The presentation was filled of love and music.
Ezio started with a corale by Bach, one of his favorite composer, then his masterpiece.“Following a bird,” and delighted the public with Chopin. A long and emotional applause gave the green light to a sumptuous dinner boasting traditional dishes of the  traditional Piedmont cuisine, elegantly revisited
by Chef Maurilio Garola of La Ciau del Tornavento.img_9281-copy

 

THE WORLD CELEBRATES HER MAJESTY THE PASTA!

o-woman-eating-spaghetti-facebook-copyOn October 25th your table may boast of one the most popular, loved, delicious and always surprising dish. I am talking about Pasta, the simple dish with basic ingredients, can be transformed into thousand of versions, either traditional or innovative.spaghetti-norma-bellissimook-copyThe occasion?  The annual celebration of the world pasta day .
In Italy pasta is a true religion: a classical Sunday dish that confers the all family.Traditionally in the South lasagna or pasta al forno are slowly prepared on the early morning r even the night before then revamped in the oven or taken room temperature at the beach , to be often eaten in a boat crowded by the family, relatives and friends…

Here my list  of my favorite
PASTAS MADE IN ITALY
(and pretty much available all over the world)dsc00473Let ‘s start with…
BENEDETTO CAVALIERI
  the so called Chevaliers of Pasta..
It is since 1800 that the Cavalieri Family has been committed to the growing of wheat in purposely chosen fields in the heart of Apulia.

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Today Andrea, representing the fourth generation of pasta makers, together with his father he is bringing on the family tradition with great enthusiasm and seriousness.

 

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Here the amazing Paccheri and the iconic Rotelle
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                                                               Let’s jump!
…into the classy, rich&famous populated world of CIPRIANI
In 1931 a long-sought dream became reality. Giuseppe Cipriani opened the doors to Harry’s Bar. In a discreet stone building perched along a canal just off Piazza San Marco in Venice, he created a timeless and impeccably appointed establishment.dsc00515I choose the wornderful green spinach Tagliarelle and Tagliardi,
little squares of our pasta.Delicious with ragout or pesto.dsc00531
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The Italians’ imagination with pasta has no limits; hundreds of shapes
to be served with hundreds of different sauces, vegetables, meat or fish.dsc00464 dsc00485Each region offers a wide array of varieties. From Spaghetti to Penne, from Lasagne to Rigatoni, from Farfalle to Tagliatelle, from Linguine to Tortellini…to colored and flavored pastas with squid ink, curcuma and chili and….
You name it!

Check  for example
the  siscarelli by GRAGNANO IN CORSA shaped as blowing whistles. Tradition says that the kids used it to hiss in the years of World War II, in order to alert men arrival of Nazi patrols. Nazi started to seize and banned the use of real whistles. , so kids adopted this pasta that literally make a sound when is blowed, useful and, if necessary… easy to hide by swallowing. dsc00484

Fresh and filled!
FINI the well known Modena based company founded in 1912 produces chilled filled pasta from extruded egg dough, 100% natural ingredients. Also gluten-free traditional recipes, made from fresh Italian raw materials, 100% natural and nutritionally balanced.
Shapes vary as fillings spam from porcini mushrooms to chianina meat to sauted herbs with ricotta cheese, to the traditional mortadella and parmesan
hosted by the irresistable tortellini
On November 14,15 Fini will attend the PLMA CHICAGO 2016 Check its booth F1740dsc00525dsc00523

Who is eating what?
Here a chart of the world preferences.
I knew spaghetti would be globally popular but, what a surprise…
let me congratulate with fusilli…
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BON APTIT is the pasta ambassador for the Piedmont
Langhe and Roero regions (province of Cuneo)
Rino and Mauro Tesio, owners of the pasta fresca  factory in Corneliano,
ThIs name comes from the simple gesture that housewifes makes to seal off the parcels, which in Italian is pizzicotto (pinch) called “plin” in Piemontese dialect) by pressing down on the pasta with the thumb, the index finger and the middle finger of the hand. Best served with sage and butter,screen-shot-2016-10-23-at-22-22-17 Rino and Mauro Tesio, owners of the pasta factory Pasta Fresca Bon Aptit in Corneliano, since 1988 have been working hard to satisfy the cravings of pasta lovers, because this dish is a healthy and nourishing food which has made Italy famous all over the world. Ravioli del plin with braised meat are the traditional version of this pasta format, which is very popular in the Langhe region. img_2074-copyEASY

COOKING METHOD, just put thel plin with braised meat in boiling, salted water. Cook for 5 minutes

 

 

 

 

Bread under the snow!
REGINA DEI SIBILLINI
Defines herself as Pasta di Montagna (mountain pasta. In the Sibillini mountain, corn sleeps protected and warmed up by a white snow cape. It will became pasta. My suggestion: Mezze Manichedsc00493Let’s travel to Mantua!
FREDDI 
The flavors of the best meats from beef and pork, combined with the typical sausages valances, are enhanced by the Parmesan cheese. They are excellent in soup or with melted butter, but the typical recipe from Mantua is the sorbir of agnoli: where pasta is served in a hot cup of broth with red winedsc00488

 

 

 

 

 

 

                               Frozen work!
DIVINE CREAZIONI SURGITAL 
created Fossatelli del Rubicone, a frozen  fiiled pasta that takes us to a Sogliano, a little town in the Romagna region is known not only for the historical river Rubicone, that Emperor Julius Caesar crossed sentencing Alea iacta est (“The die is cast”), but also for the traditional formaggio di fossa, a cheese that is buried at the end of August in a special underground pit (fossa) and resurrects in late November.    screen-shot-2016-10-19-at-11-01-55The technique of the infossatura (the burying) is dated back to the 15th century and used to hide food in secret pits to protect them from the raids of the Aragonese troops.

screen-shot-2016-10-23-at-01-44-40Life is a combination of magic and pasta
(Federico Fellini).

 

 

 

 

Cerreto Laghi celebrates His Majesty King Porcino

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His Majesty King Boletus edulis aka ‘porcino, considered  the most delicious mushroom in the world, will be in the protagonist of the
4th annual  Campionato mondiale dei funghi  (World mushroom championship)
promoting how to search and
collect, study, study, tell, shooting and cooking porcini mushrooms wich
will be the protagonist of a two days mushroom bonanza in one of the most spectacular location in Italy: Cerreto Laghi
in the beautiful setting of Parco Nazionale dell’Appennino Tosco-Emiliano.screen-shot-2016-10-07-at-12-36-54
This renowned and well equipped ski resort surrounds a glacial lake at the foot of Mount Nuda, among beech woods covered in deep snow in the winter season. Thanks to its good geographic position, Cerreto Laghi can be easily reached from Emilia, Liguria and Tuscany; it is well connected to main cities like Reggio Emilia and La Spezia.
screen-shot-2016-10-07-at-12-37-37On October Saturday 8th and Sunday 9Th 
the succulent mushroom will be in the center of the whole event.
Porcini to search,
collect, study, cook and …featured in a selfie with a mushroom.screen-shot-2016-10-07-at-11-32-22
On Sunday morning, more than 500 competitors will start the hunt.
On
Sunday, the winners ( mushrooms collectors and selfie authors)
will be announced in a party at the Palazzo del GhIaccio, awarding the
greatest quantity by weight, the largest mushroom, the most beautiful. screen-shot-2016-10-07-at-11-32-40Cerreto will vibrate of
musical interludes with minstrels and storytellers of Garfagnana
and music in the streets.
You will enjoy a craft and food market among many activities for children
.
It will be fun!

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Travel articles and hotels reviews by Philip Sinsheimer

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CHICAGO
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LUANG PRABANG
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Thailand, Hua Hin Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas
by Phlilip Sinsheimer
Photo:Cesare Zucca

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thailand.
After a few days in Hua Hin city,
I checked in for 2 nights at the Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas about 30 minute drive south in a super quiet locality called Pranburi. Even though unlucky with unexpected rain, the stay was just fantastic.

The villas are super spacious, comfortable and private.
Didn’t use the private pool to cool off from the sun, but after a long relaxing hot bath in the outdoor tub.

The food was awsome: just loved the breakfast buffet with various both Thaï and Western treats. Not the widest variety ever, but no one should be frustrated and everything was top notch. Who needs 90 items if half of them are disappointing.The à la carte menu of the restaurant with ocean view had me have the best Thaï food so far: true flavors with excellent ingredient sourcing. Loved the local Pranburi squid, partially sun dried for a great flavor and texture.

Killing time inside the villa, reading, watching TV, catching up with email left no time to boredom. The staff just couldn’t be nicer and professional.

Stepped out the resort to have a long walk along the ocean. The beach has been washed out on large portions, but discovered abot 7km South a beautiful beach.
Just outside the resort I had my favorite foot massage ever at Mali massage for a mere 300 Bahts. In the village great moment on a terrace with a Leo Beer and snacks.
Everyone in town seems relaxed and someone offered a free ride back to the hotel.
Loved that place.

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COSTA RICA
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BEST SPAS IN UTAH AND ARIZONA
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PANAMA CITY
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BEST HOTEL IN BANGKOKscreen-shot-2016-09-29-at-15-43-58

BEST HOTEL IN SIEM REAP
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BEST RUSSIAN SPAS

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MEXICO
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WASHINGTON GREEN CITY
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Another masterpiece by Sokurov at Spazio Oberdan Milan

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FRANCOFONIA
A history of the Louvre during the Nazi occupation
and a meditation on the meaning and timelessness of art. 1225401_Francofonia

Check the trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGF7vZALBQU

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Sokurov is one of the most internationally recognized Russian directors. His previous feature, Faust, collected the Golden Lion at Venice back in 2011.
FRANCOFONIA has been awarded by the FEDEORA jury as the Best European Film in Competition at the 2015 Venice International film festival.

At Spazio Oberdan in Milan
Check schedule

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PALAZZINA G A 5 STAR HOTEL IN THE HIDDEN VENICE

by Cesare Zucca                                                                                                                                           Welcome to Palazzina Grassi, the “so hidden-nearly impossible to find- celebrities filled” exclusive hotel designed by Philippe Starck

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A room with private terrace   Photo©CesareZucca

Reach San Samuele Piazza and then venture yourself into a small calle street. You won’t find a hotel sign, just look for the bull!. That’s the entrance to a hidden paradise.

At Palazzina G everything is costumized, from a confidential check-in while sipping a drink, to your choice of pillows,to exquisite meals prepared a vista (under  your eyes) by Chef Luigi Frascetta in a restaurantsurroundedby columns and different designer chairs.the P G restaurant copy

The trendiest five-star hotel on the Venetian scene will once more be the lagoon’s hotspot, combining the refined atmosphere of contemporary cinema with DJ sets by the hippest artists,

The Krug Lounge , a private canal entrance Photo©Cesare Zucca

 

Check the web www.palazzinag.comRoyal-Mojito                                           

3 GREAT LUXURY HOTEL ROOF TOPS…you don’t want to miss

Let’s go straight to the point.
You want service, design, comfort and an amazing view.

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Photo©CesareZucca

Get that on-top-f-the-world good feeling with a dose of ecological benefits at Istambul Witt Hotel’s permaculture garden, hang above hubbub at Barcelona Grand Hotel Central’s drool-worthy rooftop, and soak-up from Oslo THE THIEF’s work-of-art waterfront terrace.
Just opened this summer in the neighborhood of Cihangir, the Rooftop Permaculture Garden, designed by Aybike Zengin and Deniz Ucok, caps off the timeless luxury of the18-room Witt Istanbul Hotel. A lofty place to relax, cozy sitting areas are ensconced by lush greenery and infused by the aromatics of flowers and edible herbs. Created with the recognition that societies far-and-wide face joint challenges of food security and climate change, this garden is a sustainable agriculture model of community-involved vermicomposting and micro-green cultivation practices. Take in a moment of urban escapism along with views of Turkey’s Bosphorus, Topkapi Palace, and Galata Tower. www.designhotels.com/witt-istanbul

Witt Istanbul Hotel, Turkey

Witt Istanbul Hotel, Turkey

With its panoramic rooftop deck, the 147-room Grand Hotel Central offers a discreet and luxurious hideaway high above Barcelona’s fashionable El Born district. Unobstructed city skyline views extend beyond the infinity pool, best taken in from the poolside perch of the floor level sunbeds. Dine on gourmet dishes of beef carpaccio and chilled gazpacho at the soaring Skybar. Post dinner drinks are paired with classic cocktails, DJ-curated beats and the local flair for which Barcelona is renowned. www.designhotels.com/grand-hotel-central

Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona, Spain

Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona, Spain

As Oslo’s first waterfront hotel, THE THIEF and its 116 rooms overlook the canals of Tjuvholmen and Oslofjord. A 360-degree panoramic view from the rooftop terrace is the hotel’s crowning highlight. Rub shoulders with the hip Oslovian set at the weekly rooftop-bar sessions where intimate performances range from chilled-out acoustic sets to up-tempo DJ electronica. THE THIEF BAR also hosts the year-round THIEF MUSIC UNPLUGGED showcase, presenting the works of today’s musicians, and introducing the stars of tomorrow. From sipping sundowners during the summer months to seeing in the New Year in THE THIEF’s inimitable style, the rooftop remains Oslo’s hottest spot whatever the weather. www.designhotels.com/the-thief

THE THIEF, Oslo, Norway

THE THIEF, Oslo, Norway

3 HISTORICAL LUXURY HOTEL IN KRAKOW ( that I tried for you)

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Pod Roza (www.podroza.hotel.com.pl) housed in a palace of the 1300s and ‘considered the’ most ‘oldest hotel in Krakow and boasts famous guests such as Balzac and Liszt. In addition to the suites, the delicious-loft bedrooms in the attic, once staff quarters. And if good morning starts in the morning … the day will be ‘really beautiful, having breakfast served in which a spectacular buffet staripante of Polish traditional products including affumcato fish and excellent salmon. No shortage of international delights such as creamy eggs Viennese, freshly cooked. In the evening the area is transformed into a serene atmosphere restaurant with a nice balcony on which to have a drink before dinner. On the menu, a spectacular beet soup with horseradish cream.
Bonerowski Palace (www.palacbonerowski.pl)
It ‘a medieval palace protected of’ Unesco, located in the heart of Krakow, A meticulously restored and lavishly decorated royal residence which has preserved the original details
combining them to modern needs. Clientele very selected: only 8 rooms and 6 ultra luxurious suites. In the lobby stands a superb crystal chandelier, considered the more ‘longest in Europe. high-class service and a lovely view on the Market Square.
Hotel Stary (www.stary.hotel.com.pl)
It is the one chosen by the England squad for the Europeans 2012. Not by chance is the prize winner for best interior design. The SPA winds through a picturesque pools framed by the arches of the ancient walls of the palace. spacious rooms, with wood-beam ceilings and walls from which emerge the original frescoes Some suites are really sumptuous, like the number 100 with a bathtub high tech in the middle of the room. On the terrace and ‘Active Sky Bar, a meeting point for a indimenticable appetizer with a spectacular view of the square. Staying in this hotel can be a magical experience.
LUXURY HOTELScrackovia-finalissimo-avec-les-bicilettes               Pod Roza podroza.hotel.com.pl
The oldest hotels in the city                           Bonerowski Palace palacbonerowski.pl
Regal, with Europe’s longest chandelier
Stary
stary.hotel.com.pl
Rooms with original middle age frescos