My Grocery Shopping Guide to The Quadrilatero In Bologna

Whether you're in town for a few months or a day, maybe you could need some tips about where to do the food shopping. Above all, in a city known as L a Grassa is easy to feel overwhelmed. I'm happy to introduce you to my favorite food shops in the Quadrilatero. …

ByMonica2 November 20190Comments

Salted pumpkin seeds: how to make an Italian treat

Hi all, today I'm going to talk about a summer treat: salted pumpkin seeds. First of all, one is already there, lurking in your backyard's garden. And it's growing bigger by the day. Of course, I'm talking about pumpkins but you can use also giant zucchini. With both of them, you can make Italian brustolini, toasted and salted pumpkin…

ByMonica16 September 20190Comments

Emilia-Romagna

Trendy Bologna – From Breakfast to Dinner at the City’s Greenhouse

Do you know what happens when aperitivo bumps into a vegetable garden? It's just born a new cool place! And doesn't matter if find the vegetable garden into an old renovate urban greenhouse or on a rooftop. What really has worth, is to find the right address where to drink overlooking "herbs & friends (that is tomato…

ByMonica26 June 20190Comments

Emilia-Romagna

Bologna in Bloom: Flowers, Events and Private Gardens

Bologna in Bloom: I love spring season. And you? The things I love most about this season are: the long days, the brightest light and the warmest air, the clouds that seem meringues, the sudden thunderstorms, the scent of rain and flowers, the buds on the trees, the flowering of the wisteria in Piazza Santo Stefano…

ByMonica12 May 20180Comments

Emilia-Romagna

Some Restaurants where I Go For Traditional Tortellini In Bologna

In the city of tortellini, the choices of restaurants are endless... but where to go for tortellini in Bologna? If you’re in Bologna for the first time, how do you know what good tortellini tastes like, and who can you ask? A good rule of thumb is to go where the locals go, but in Italy,…

ByMonica27 October 20170Comments

Aperitivo Drinks Fruits Gluten-free INGREDIENTS OCCASIONS RECIPES

Bellini Cocktail made with Sparkling Pignoletto Wine

Cocktails! I like them when are fresh and light. Among my favorites there is the famous Bellini that I propose you in a Bolognese version. Instead of Italian prosecco or champagne (luxury version), I used Pignoletto wine of Colli Bolognesi. A light, white and sparkling wine. The original Bellini. It no needs introduction. It's a fantastic long…

ByMonica12 July 20172Comments