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Tiramisu: an easy recipe

g tips The tiramisu should be placed in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. I advise you to prepare it the day before because this Italian dessert is best enjoyed chilled and it is even better the next day. Origin and etymology of tiramisu In Italian, the word "tiramisu" literally ...

01
Aug
2007

What to do in Milan?

the city is full of assets and charm. European capital of fashion, city of gastronomy etc. It will take you more than a day to visit the essential. Italian art 1) Feast your eyes on The Last Supper. Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper in the church of Santa Maria della Grazie is without a doubt the g ...

06
Mar
2013

Turin: 3 good reasons to choose this destination

1- To discover a great cultural heritage Turin is first of all a destination with a magnificent cultural heritage. It stands out from other Italian cities because modernity rubs shoulders with a majestic historical heritage. Take time to enjoy breakfast at a historic downtown café like the Caff ...

15
Feb
2022

Alassio in Italy: 3 good reasons to choose this destination

t of season, outside the July-August period, you will have the Beach almost to yourself. Copyright: Sœurettes06 2- To taste the charms of the Italian Riviera Alassio is one of the jewels of the Italian Riviera. But, unlike the French Riviera, this seaside resort is much more accessible i ...

15
June
2022

La Befana : the nice witch of the Epiphany in Italy

1- Who is Befana? La Befana is a typical character of Italian folklore. In our transalpine neighbors, this name refers to the witch of the Epiphany. The name 'Befana' derives from the word 'Epifania' Epiphany in Italian. But fear not: even if she is ugly and poorly dressed, she is a nice witch a ...

22
Dec
2022

Sporty Bobos: 5 Medicinal Plants for Athletes

e risk of injury. Warning: Wintergreen should not be used in case of allergy to aspirin, anticoagulant treatment or hemophilia as it thins the blood. 5- Italian Helichrysum or Immortelle to treat bruises. The last of the 5 beneficial plants for athletes is Italian Helichrysum or Immortelle (Helichr ...

17
Apr
2023

Raw bruschetta: an easy recipe for summer

cook recipe, you can use all kinds of fresh cheese. Depending on your preferences or the ingredients you have, you can garnish these bruschettas with Italian ricotta, cream cheese, Saint-Morêt or even fresh goat cheese. Preparation of basil pesto Whatever cheese you have planned to use, I recommend ...

23
Aug
2023

The commedia dell'arte: origins and characters

eatrical genre is characterized by stereotypical characters and slapstick situations. With the exception of love roles, all actors wear masks. The Italian expression 'commedia dell'arte' (which has been taken up in French) literally means 'theatre performed by people of art', that is, professiona ...

23
Feb
2011

Le Mans: 5 Good Reasons to Visit the Capital of Sarthe

seums for all tastes. The Tessé Museum, located in the Tessé family's mansion, is one of the two major museums in Le Mans alongside the new museum of archaeology. It displays Italian altarpieces from the 14th and 15th centuries, Italian and French paintings from the Renaissance, and works from the ...

13
June
2011

The prodigious friend: season 3 is coming to France 3.

international best-seller. Season 3 of The Brilliant Friend will illuminate your summer evenings on France 3 starting Thursday, July 27, 2023. This Italian-American series is an adaptation of a 4-volume novel saga that has made a big impact since its publication in 2011: "The Brilliant Friend" ("L ...

01
July
2020

Leonardo: 5 good reasons to watch the new France 2 series

o talented creators: Franck Spotnitz (X-Files) and Steve Thompson (Sherlock). This Tv series is also a careful recreation of the era of the famous Italian genius. The sets, costumes and music have been given special care to plunge viewers right back into the 16th century. However, let us speci ...

07
Feb
2022

Moon Boots: the history of iconic après ski boots

oes It's no coincidence that the Moon Boot has this name and looks like a shoe to go to the moon! Its inventor Giancarlo Zanatta is a member of the Italian family that founded the Tecnica brand. This young boot maker in Montebelluna, Italy was on a trip to New York when he witnessed live the firs ...

26
Dec
2022

Mozzarella: 5 things you may not know about this Italian cheese

1- Its name comes from its manufacturing method. Mozzarella is an Italian cheese with stretched curd whose name comes from the verb "mozzare" which means "to cut off". Indeed, during its manufacturing process, cheesemakers cut off the hot stretched curd with four hands. Their skill allows them to ...

11
July
2023

International Coffee Day: 5 ways to drink coffee around the world

h cream or sometimes a splash of milk. As a general rule, your cup will be served with a glass of water, a tradition that France borrowed from Italy. For Italians, the water is used to cleanse the palate before drinking their espresso in order to better appreciate the coffee's flavors. But the Fren ...

29
Sep
2023

The series Blanca is returning on M6.

For its colorful heroine. The Italian series "Blanca" follows in the footsteps of police comedies like HPI on TF1. Just as the character Morgane Alvaro is not part of the police force, the eponymous heroine Blanca Ferrando is not your typical investigator... In season 1, which premiered in 2021 on ...

09
Feb
2024

What to Do in Ljubljana: 5 Must-See Attractions in the Slovenian Capital

n capital, which has preserved an intact historical center despite the vicissitudes of its history, reflects various influences, notably Austrian and Italian. Wandering through the heart of Ljubljana, around Preseren Square, you'll encounter an abundance of cafes and terraces, giving you the impres ...

15
Feb
2024

Appetizer Platter: 5 Tips for Creating a Charcuterie and Cheese Board

e simplest way is to choose a geographical area and serve products that come from the same region. For more ease and coherence, you could compose an Italian or Spanish board, for example. Depending on whether you prefer rosette de Lyon or figatellu, you can create a regional appetizer board, with t ...

04
Mar
2024

The Backpacker's Guide

d.com. In 2005, Le Routard became multilingual by offering practical conversation guides for travelers in pocket format in German, English, Spanish, Italian, but also in Chinese, Croatian, Arabic, Greek, Portuguese and Russian. It has also developed hundreds of derivative products on which the Rou ...

30
Mar
2007

Croatia: 5 highlights of this destination.

1- An exceptional natural setting. Croatia stretches from the eastern end of the Alps to the coast of the Adriatic Sea, passing through the mountain range of the Dinaric Alps, which gives this destination a great diversity of landscapes. This country offers an exceptional natural setting, protecte ...

20
June
2007

Homemade Bolognese Lasagna: An Easy Recipe

Ingredients Here are the necessary ingredients for making lasagna for 6 people: 1 box of pre-cooked lasagna noodles. 125 g of grated cheese. 500 g of tomato sauce. 400 g of ground beef. 1 onion. 1 clove of garlic. 2 tablespoons of chopped basil or Provencal herbs. olive oil. 50 cl of milk. 40 g of ...

14
Sep
2007