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Tag Archives: Polenta
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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October Gastronomica: A Flurry of Food Festivals
October Gastronomica: A Flurry of Food Festivals. GastroLario, Rassegna Gastronomica Valle Intelvi and Rassegna Tremezzina Gastronomica – all intended to promote local cuisine and traditions of hospitality. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Events, Food, Restaurants, Uncategorized
Tagged gastronomy, local produce, missoltini, Pizzoccheri, Polenta, tremezzina, val d'intelvi, Valle Intelvi
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Lake Como’s Speciality Dishes and Local Products
Lake Como’s Speciality Dishes and Local Products – fish, cheese, polenta and more including the exclusive ‘Resta’ Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Folklore, Food, Lake, Restaurants, Uncategorized
Tagged alps, bitto, Brianza, Colico, cuisine, lake food, lecco, missoltini, nevere, panettone, pesce persico, Pizzoccheri, Polenta, Resta, Sciatt, slow food, uncia, Valtellina
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