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Shop Like You're In... Bologna
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items I am someone who likes to bring a bit of my trip home with me. Whether that be recipes or a souvenir or two. It keeps the experience alive even after I have landed back home. This collection aims to bring some of it to you. Whether you have also been...
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Taste Bologna
Cook Like a Local
Bring Home Bologna
Discover Bologna
Experience Bologna
Taste Bologna
When trying to recreate classic dishes, you need good resources to start from.
The Silver Spoon is the english version of the 1950's classic Il Cucchiaio d'Argento. It is considered one of the Italian cooking bibles. A must when tackling classic regional foods.
The Silver Spoon Classic
Given that we are at the 30th Anniversary edition it goes without saying that this is a highly regard resource on Italian cooking.
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking: A James Beard Award Winner: 30th Anniversary Edition: A Cookbook
This one is currently on its way to me. Some of my favourite meals were in Bologna. I look forward to learning more about them.
Cucina dell'Emilia-Romagna: Recipes from the gastronomic heartland of Italy and its capital Bologna
Cook Like a Local
On my more recent trips I have tried to take at least one cooking class, or food experience. Something to try later at home.
Simple manual machine. I don't use mine nearly as often as I should. There really isn't any match to handmade fresh pasta. Perfect for Tagiliatelle al Ragu.
Sailnovo 180 Roller Pasta Maker, 9 Settings
If you are lucky enough to have a Kitchen Aid (unfortunately I don't yet), this takes out the manual work in the process.
Antree 3-in-1 Pasta Maker for KitchenAid
For a traditional desert like Fior de Latte Bolognese, these is a great mould. Very versatile as well you can use it for other desserts as well.
Novery 9.5" Non-stick Fluted Tube Cake Pan
Bring Home Bologna
I always bring home a little something from everywhere I go. Even if it's tiny it can be meaningful.
The one thing my sister and brother in law requested when they knew I was going to Italy was a bottle of DOP Balsamic, thankfully they were buying. I know this one isn't in everyones budget, but honestly there is nothing like it. Biggest note, is this is a finishing product, not something that should be cooked with, a little goes a long way. (Learned this on a tour, you will see it later in the list)
Acetaia-Leonardi 25yr Extravecchio Balsamic 100ml
IGP is considered the second level, it is what I could afford for myself. Still a great product.
Due Vittorie Oro Gold Barrel Aged Balsamic Vinegar 250ml
The process that these cheese goes through to be certified DOP is amazing. Absolutely delicious.
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese DOP, 20 Months, 2lb
A big of a gag gift you could say, or just an inexpensive bit of fun, you can find tortellini anything all over Bologna.
Pasta Shape Keychain, Choose Your Style, Farfalle Ravioli Rigatoni Fusilli, Realistic Italian Foodie Gift, Chef Gift, Italian Heritage Gift
Almost every meal comes with it's own little bowl of Parmigano Reggiano, these are pretty cute.
Vintage Parmigiano Reggiano Ceramic Cheese Bowl – 1970s Italian Retro Design, Vintage Ceramic Design Italy, PARMAREGGIO Cheese Bowl
Discover Bologna
Little bits of culture and history.
This book about a fascinating true story was recommended to me by the guide of my walking tour!
The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara
Experience Bologna
These are some of things that I did while in the region. Maybe they can help you.
So glad that I stretched my budget for this one. Extremely educational tour that ended with a party. Karaoke anyone?
Bologna Food Experience Factory & Lunch By Italian Days
This is a really fun way to get around. Easy to get to San Luca, check out my video.
From Bologna: Roundtrip San Luca Train Ticket & Food Tasting
San Luca Express, leaving the station aka the main square.
The Most Fun Way to See Bologna? 🇮🇹 #bologna #italytravel #uniqueexperience #audiotour #traveldeeper
This little restaurant was a recommendation from my accommodation host. Had my first authentic Fettucini al ragu bolognese. It was delicious.
LA TAVERNA DI ROBERTO, Bologna - Santo Stefano - Tripadvisor
For me this walking tour was priceless. I was honestly pretty uprepared history wise when it came to Bologna. I hadn't done too much research in advance, so there was a tonne that I would have missed without it.
Bologna: City Center Walking Tour
A great little gelato store. Very tasty.
Cremeria Vecchia Stalla