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Florentine Kitchens: Alfredo Cozzi

by GaiaSenza categoria April 14, 2015One Comment

Alfredo Cozzi is the man behind Dolce Emporio, a candy store – the oldest in town – that has recently been turned into a delicatessen specializing in confectionery. Established right after the end of WWII as a cantuccini factory, it now sells chocolate, cookies, candies, confetti (sugar coated almonds), coffee, teas, wines, liqueurs and a …

Culinary Dictionary: Sugo Finto

by Gaiaculinary dictionary, dizionario di cucina, foods of florence, Tuscan February 23, 2015One Comment

Sugo Finto, which literally means fake sauce, is a pasta sauce made with onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and red wine. The word “finto” (fake) alludes to the fact that, unlike a “sugo vero” (proper sauce), sugo finto does not contain any meat but still maintains a meaty consistency.