Tag Archives: Piedmont

The quest for Formaggi Fantastico – Italian Cheeses from Tuscany to Piedmont

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Munsito

While most tourists search out noble castles and museums crammed full of art on their trips to Italy, for me its all about the cheese.   Okay, maybe some fruit and vegetables occasionally, but only because one cannot live on cheese … Continue reading →

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Italian Vignettes

Posted on October 13, 2010 by audball

Etruscan Graffiti – Taggers owe their trade to the ancient race wiped out by Julius Caesar; the above banner is the façade of a home in Cortona and the word graffiti comes from such handiwork. Scholars still debate their origins … Continue reading →

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