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Culinary Dictionary: Carciofini

by Gaiabread, culinary dictionary, dizionario di cucina, foods of florence July 21, 2015October 27, 2016No Comments

Carciofini, which translates into “little artichokes,” are small Florentine breads that vaguely resemble in shape artichokes. Bread is the quintessential Florentine ingredient. Lots of traditional recipes use stale bread to make deliciously comforting dishes. Although Florence’s most popular bread is pane sciocco (saltless bread), bakeries display a wide array of different Florentine breads. Carciofini is one of them. These artichoke-shaped …

Panzanella: how to make bread salad like a true Florentine

by Gaiabread, foods of florence, Tuscan July 6, 2015November 1, 2016No Comments

You can find several panzanella bread salad recipes on the Internet. Try Ilaria Spinelli’s classic versions if you want to taste true Florentine flavors. Ilaria Spinelli is the blogger behind Progressive is Food, a Tuscan-oriented journal where she writes about restaurants, chefs, ingredients, and recipes (her panzanella is a must!). On her blog, Ilaria also shares …