Small and red, mountain fruits such as blueberries, wild blackberries, raspberries and strawberries grown at high altitudes beautify recipes and the skin of those who enjoy them-because they are so rich in anthocyanins, the "anti-aging" of nutrition. Used to adorn typical desserts in Tyrolean bakeries, or in contemporary recipes such as raspberry i...
READ MORETurin in three days: challenge accepted. Of course, a city so dense with history and beauty deserves much more time to be discovered. But three days is a great deal to discover its essential soul. Whether you're interested in history, art, gastronomy or outdoor activities, we have your well-being in mind. Get ready to immerse yourself in a city th...
READ MOREThe Porta Palazzo, Europe’s biggest open market, sits on the Piazza della Repubblica, Turin’s biggest square. The market is open six days a week and its hundreds of stalls attract thousands of visitors. The enormous octagonal piazza is criss-crossed by tram lines and usually clogged by delivery vans, empty pallets, full boxes of fruit and vegetable...
READ MORETHE SACRO MONTE, WHICH TRANSLATES to “Sacred Mountain of Varallo,” all started at the end of the 15th century when Franciscan friar Bernardino Caimi came back from his pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Jerusalem. On his return to Italy, Caimi wanted to bring a bit of the Holy Land to Varallo, a commune in the country’s Piedmont region. Caimi built som...
READ MORETurin is the historical first capital of Italy, a city where a captivating tale unfolds amidst its industrial roots. The urban modern chic transcends the ordinary, intertwining magnificent architecture, a noble chocolate culture, and the enduring legacy of the iconic Fiat car brand. Unearthing its hidden treasures makes it a haven for discerning tr...
READ MOREItaly’s long and varied coast has served a summer getaway for thousands of years, but in a country with 7500-kilometers of waterfront how do you find the best sun-kissed perch for a warm-weather holiday? You won’t go wrong heading to dolce vita mainstays* like Capri, a favorite of ancient emperors; billionaire-magnet Portofino (although you’ll need...
READ MOREIt is no surprise that Italian cuisine is a staple in Chicago; much of what we know about it comes down to the core recipes we’ve grown up seeing on TV. Recipes like spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccine alfredo (which, in popular opinion, is not Italian), and lasagna are the core dishes that introduced us to Italian food. But that’s just the tip of...
READ MOREOn May 18th, B.Energy hosted a delegation led by Professor John Taylor and seventeen students from Wayne State University of Detroit (MI) School of Business, Global Supply Chain Department. The visit to B.Energy gave them a complete overview of the industrial production cycle by analyzing waste management issues and technologies. Particularly inter...
READ MOREItalia has many fascinating regional coffee drinks and traditions. Let’s begin at the top of the boot and explore a few. In the Italian northwest Aosta Valley near France and Switzerland, one can enjoy a Caffè alla Valdostana. This popular coffee drink includes sugar, lemon peel, cloves, cinnamon and juniper. Traditionally drank from a wooden cup...
READ MOREOne of the thrills of living in Italy is being immersed in a nationwide passion for wine. This is a country that — with a massive 400-plus grape varieties and a string of constantly emerging globally-acclaimed wines — inevitably hovers close to the top of the list for wine aficionados. Wine is enmeshed in the very fabric of Italy. Viniculture had...
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