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Real stories, recipes and community life from Italy's Rocky Heart. Independent editorial coverage of Abruzzo since 2007 — culture, food, history, travel and the people who make this region extraordinary.
All Season Comfort Fest – Fritti di Latte
Fritti di Latte, milk fritters are the ultimate comfort food whatever the season, served warm against the chill or cold on a hot summer's day when they slip down particularly well!
Bascianella’s Fagioli Rock
Beanz Meanz Barrowfuls of Fagioli, sweet & creamy, beautifully dapled Borlotti Beans to give them their real name, to shell in September.
Yo-Yo Cheese Rolling at Gessopalena
Cheese rolling or, to give its Italian name, Gara di Ruzzola, is not the first thing that comes to mind when one talks about Gessopalena
Bittersweet Love at Sulmona’s Pelino Confetti Museum
For those who think confetti is a paper thing you throw at weddings the Pelino family’s Abruzzo variant is a little more organic and rather more tasty
Pecorino’s Perfect Partner – Pear & Date Chutney
Rosemary Crisp Beach Snack Bliss
Truffled out at Villa Umberto
The Power of Pancetta
Chilling with Watermelon & Peperoncini Honey Granita
Summer Treat – Ravioli with Ricotta & Walnuts
Plaiting the Abruzzo Sun; a Frittata Recipe With the Remains
