17 - Feb - 2024 | English, Food, Gastronomy
If you have a soft spot for cheese, explore the wide variety of cheeses from Piedmont. In this North west Italy region, bordering with France and rich in alpine valleys, plenty of delicious cheeses are created from different types of milk. Cheese from cows, sheep and...
28 - Jul - 2023 | English, Food, Gastronomy, History
Located on Piazza della Repubblica, Porta Palazzo market has always been a beloved spot for locals. Over the last two decades, this picturesque market has become also one of the city’s most popular attractions for visitors. Covered by colored awnings, the stalls are...
28 - May - 2023 | English, Food, History
Before attending a beautiful wedding in Avigliana, I spent 4 nights in Turin. I am a good tourist, and had made a “must do” list, but everything surpassed my expectations in this surprising city. Why isn’t Turin higher up on the list along with Siena and Milan? Why do...
3 - May - 2020 | English, Food, Gastronomy
The bagna cauda is a typical recipe from Piedmont, a savoury sauce with an intense flavour, eaten by locals in autumn and winter. Actually, bagna cauda simply means hot sauce, in which each guest dips pieces of seasonable vegetables. It is a dish of conviviality, a...
15 - Jan - 2020 | English, Food, Gastronomy
Where to eat in Turin ? Undoubtedly, on a trip to Italy, meals always play an important role. On a general basis, visitors adore eating in genuine restaurants, where the locals go. In Turin, there is a wide variety of restaurants. Luckily, it’s quite difficult...
