Bologna: The Culinary Heart of Emilia-Romagna

Welcome to Bologna, a city often referred to by its evocative moniker, La Grassa, or the Fat. This is a place where history is not merely found in the red-brick medieval architecture or the ancient porticoes that snake through…

The focal point of our activity today is the 'sfoglia', the traditional handmade sheet of egg pasta that forms the basis of Bologna’s most famous dishes, from tagliatelle to lasagne. To the uninitiated, it may look like simple…

As our culinary exploration continues, we turn our attention to the 'icing on the cake'—the preparation of the iconic Tiramisu. While the origins of this dessert are often debated among the northern regions of Italy, its status…

As we conclude this culinary journey in the heart of Bologna, take a moment to reflect on the transformation that has occurred over the last few hours. You arrived as a guest and a student, perhaps unfamiliar with the resistance…