10
Jan
Palazzo Farnese
Palazzo Farnese is no doubt the symbol of Piacenza: Duchesse Margherita d’Austria ordered its construction and in the middle of the 1500’, was part of the majestic Citadella Viscontea.
6
Dec
Vittorio Barbieri talks about Podere Casale wines
Four Podere Casale wines that I have tasted, in the order they would be served at a meal, from the simplest to the more complex.
3
Nov
200 Piacenza Cuisine Recipes: From Hors d’oeuvres to Desserts
The Piacenza cuisine is very rich: not only local genuine cold cuts like coppa, or high quality wines like Gutturnio, but also dishes, simple or elaborate, that offer a triumph of taste able to satisfy the most demanding palates.
3
Oct
Guinea-hen a la Crete
Guinea-hen a la Crete: you will be surprised how tender and delicate the result will be with this very ancient recipe.
2
Sep
Burtleina
Burtleina is a typical recipe of Piacenza and the most popular Dish served at village summer festivals. It is a very versatile mix of flour and water
5
Aug
Galleria Ricci Oddi
Piacenza and its surrounding territory offer many sites to visit: of these Galleria Ricci Oddi is a must. A jewel of incalculable value, it hosts an enviable collection of modern art.
1
Jul
Pìcula ad caval
Once considered a “dish for poor people”, today it has been revaluated by the Italian and international cuisines, thanks to the many beneficial qualities of horse meat, low in fat, highly digestible, high level of iron.
3
Jun
Villa Braghieri
Of the historic monuments and villas of Castel San Giovanni, lovely town of the Piacenza province in Val Tidone, Villa Braghieri, once known as Villa Chiapponi Scotti of Castelbosco, deserves a visit.
6
May
Roast Coppa
There are various ways to prepare roast coppa: we are going to follow the traditional recipe of Piacenza which does not include pancetta
1
Apr
Collegio Alberoni
Collegio Alberoni is no doubt one of the oldest and most legendary institutions of Piacenza.