Northern Italy
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar is a Family Affair
The difference between traditional balsamic and the stuff you find at the grocery store is years, at least 12 of them. And ingredients. Traditional vinegar is made only with must (fresh grape juice).
A Janitor Threw Away a Boozy Art Exhibit Thinking It Was Trash
Italy’s Museion Bozen-Bolzano—located in the northern province of Alto Adige—sadly informed its patrons via its Facebook page that a janitor under its employ accidentally “cleaned up” the entirety of a new art installation.
These Italian Criminal Masterminds Heisted $875,000 Worth of Parmesan
In what is most certainly a grim sign of food depravity, a clandestine group of criminals were recently arrested by Italian authorities for the heinous act of stealing roughly €785,000 (US $875,000) worth of the nation’s delicious, iconic Parmigiano.
An Italian Court Just Ruled that Babies Can Be Vegan and Healthy
A court in Italy recently ruled on what is being called a groundbreaking case for the recognition and rights of alternative diets.
Italian Mafia Initiation Ceremony Caught on Video by Police for the First Time
Italian authorities released the video while announcing that alleged gangsters affiliated with the 'Ndrangheta across northern Italy were arrested and charged with various crimes.
