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15 Best Province Of Naples Wineries: Campania Region Wine

If you find yourself in the City of Naples, on the Sorrento peninsula, or the Amalfi Coast in the region of Campania and you’d like to visit some local wineries, you’re in the right place.

This handpicked list, by local Italian wine experts, of the best Province of Naples wineries will help you discover the best wines of Campania, the region known for its pizza, lemons, islands, vibrant people, and active volcanoes.

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21 Best Province Of Florence Wineries: Local Winery Guide

My local Italian friends who live in Tuscany let me in on a little secret. While busloads of tourists are hauled to Montepulciano and Pisa every day to visit big glittering commercial wineries that are specifically designed for tourists, they completely ignore some of the best local wineries that are just a stone’s throw from downtown Florence.

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Best Fertilizer For Fig Trees In Pots: How To Organic

There are two different categories of container fig trees.
The first category is ornamental trees such as the lovely fiddle-leaf fig, which most people grow as an indoor houseplant.
The other type is a fruit-bearing fig.
Before I can guide you to the specific fertilizer you should use for your potted fig tree, we need to make sure we’re talking about the same type of fig tree.

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Best Potting Soil For Herbs: Top Herb Garden Mix

This article is your guide to the best potting soil for herbs.
Growing your own fresh herbs is a very good idea.
Armed with a bit of basic knowledge, you will be able to harness the power of good soil, sunshine, and water into a beautiful crop of your favorite herbs.

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21 Best Italian Kitchen Brands – Top Design Made In Italy

For the past several years, I have lived in the Veneto region of Northern Italy where the factories of most of the companies on this list happen to be located.
I have assembled this list of top appliance brands based on the recommendations of local Italian cooks and chefs who use these kitchen appliances personally.

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The 21 Best Wineries In Montepulciano – Top Tuscany Wine

In this article, we will look at 21 of the very best wineries in Montepulciano, highlighting their best wines, breathtaking views, wine production style, and inviting tasting rooms.
We will also showcase other local products such as extra virgin olive oil, of which many local producers offer free tastings.

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The 23 Best Wineries In Chianti – A Local Guide To Tuscany

If you’re searching for the best wineries in Chianti, this is the only article you will ever need on the topic.   

While recently planning a trip to the Chianti Classico wine region of Tuscany, I reached out to my dear Italian friend Vera Sarzano, who lives in the heart of this beautiful part of Italy.  

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Can A Plane Take Off In The Rain?  Bad Weather Flying

When it comes to aviation, weather conditions play a critical role in determining the safety and feasibility of a flight. 

Rain, with its potential to create reduced visibility, slick runways, and gusty winds, raises the question: Can a plane take off in the rain?  

The very simple answer is “Yes” – but there are some exceptions. 

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Can You Boil Oven Ready Lasagna Noodles

The simple answer to the question “Can you boil oven ready lasagna noodles? “, is “Yes”.  

But the next thing you should consider when making a classic lasagna dish, using rigid sheets of oven-ready pasta, is “Should you?” boil them.   

I moved to Italy several years ago and learned directly from an Italian chef that there are a number of different techniques when using oven-ready lasagna sheets in lasagna or any other classic dish that requires any type of lasagna noodle.

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Italy In September – The Best Time To Visit Italy?

Are you planning a trip to Italy and considering going in the month of May?
After learning about all that Italy has to offer during the month of September, including the best weather, fewer tourists, lower prices, and scores of local food festivals, I’m confident you will agree that it is a good idea to schedule your next trip during this month which bridges summer and fall.

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How Long Does It Take To Get Italian Citizenship

The Italian citizenship application process includes challenges such as an Italian language test and in some cases mountains of paperwork, but once your application has been submitted and you have paid your application fee, it usually takes between 6 months and 1 year of processing time before a decision is made regarding your case.   

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Real News From Italy – April 2023 News Recap

Italy is responsible for 50% of the rice crop grown in the European Union, but this year, due to a lack of rain and snow, the Po River has no water to carry to the thirsty rice fields of the Po Valley.

This is the 2nd year of severe drought in Northern Italy and the outlook is grim for rice farmers in the regions of Piedmont and Lombardia where 94% of Italian rice is grown.

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How To Cook Authentic Italian Food Like A Real Italian

Traditional Italian cuisine is simple and composed of the simplest elements.   A cornerstone of most Italian cooking (the kind of cooking that real Italian grandmothers still practice in Italy) is to always use the freshest seasonal ingredients.

The modern American or Western-style diet is so far removed from the Italian-style Mediterranean diet that the two are nearly unrecognizable when compared side by side.

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Mediterranean Diet vs American Diet – Best Of Italy

The best news for the diet-weary American or Westerner is that anyone can realize the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet – without making any single food off-limits.
Although not everyone is able to move to a Mediterranean country where the food quality is higher and without fast food spots on every corner, the Mediterranean approach to food and lifestyle can be replicated almost anywhere.

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The Perfect Italian Vegetable Garden – How To Guide

This short article is a complete guide to growing your first Italian vegetable garden by a leading authority on gardening, horticulturist, and landscape designer Nathan Heinrich.  
Nathan is a contributing writer for publications such as Architectural Digest, Martha Stewart, and Better Homes and Gardens.

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I’m Moving To Italy Podcast – Complete Expat Guide

Are you planning a move to Italy?

If so, then you should certainly listen to the I’m Moving To Italy podcast. As the only podcast documenting the process of an ordinary person moving to Italy from the United States, this top-rated travel podcast with listeners from more than 90 countries around the world, is an invaluable resource for anyone planning a move to Italy.

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The Real Nathan Heinrich – I’m Moving To Italy Podcast

In this article, we come to learn who the real Nathan Heinrich truly is.

Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nathan, at his home in the Prosecco Valley in Northern Italy, and asking him some questions.

It was a very interesting conversation and am delighted to be able to share some of it with you.

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What Are The Benefits Of Dual Italian Citizenship?

The benefits of Italian citizenship are vast and almost too numerous to count, but some of the top reasons for wanting to become an Italian citizen include – the Italian healthcare system, better and healthier food, improved quality of life, beautiful scenery and architecture, living in a country with an excellent public transportation system, beautiful weather, proximity to the Mediterranean Sea and countless other reasons.

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