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Tag Archives: pizzocheri
Como: Looking for Culinary Authenticity
In December 2025 Italy won an award for authentic cuisine from UNESCO in the category of Intangible Cultural Heritage. We ask what makes for authenticity and where can it be found in Como. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Food, Lake, Restaurants, Sustainability
Tagged cassoeula, Como, cucina povera, cuisine, Culture, europe, Food, food tourism, mercato coperto, pizzocheri, Polenta, tourism, travel
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Torno Circuit: Piazzaga and Monte Piatto
Torno Circuit – if I was to plan a walking holiday around Lake Como, Torno would be one of my favoured bases, from where this walk takes you above the Villa Pliniana to Piazzaga and Montepiatto and on to Brunate or Molina. Continue reading
Posted in Folklore, Itineraries, Lake, Restaurants, Uncategorized, Walks
Tagged Avelli, Brunate, erratics, Montepiatto, mule paths, Piazzaga, pizzocheri, Torno
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The Como Companion 