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Porchetta

Porchetta

Porchetta originated in the central Italian town of Ariccia.  The town has a festival every year in September, which involves a whole weekend dedicated to celebrating Porchetta.  Across Italy though you will often find porchetta during festivals or special holidays, and it is usually served 

Cotechino with Lentils – Happy New Year!

Cotechino with Lentils – Happy New Year!

New Year’s Eve in Italy is marked by a large, festive meal which might have seafood as the protagonist.  The dinner on December 31st is called the cenone di San Silvestro or cenone di Capodanno, the word ‘cenone‘ being Italian for ‘big dinner’.  Some traditions