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Meet Our Locals: Christmas Edition

Meet Our Locals: Christmas Traditions Around Italy We hope you enjoy reading about Christmas traditions from our local guides featuring delicious food, rituals, and celebrations that are all characteristic of the holiday season in Italy. Marco, Guide from Florence, Tuscany Marco’s family upholds the Italian tradition of a meatless dinner on Christmas Eve. In the

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Struffoli Recipe

Struffoli RecipeDecember 17, 2020Trips 2 ItalyOriginating in Naples, this sweet treat can be found in other parts of southern Italy as well, such as Calabria and Sicily, under different names and topped with other ingredients. Traditionally prepared during the Christmas Season, Neapolitan struffoli are served with honey and brightly colored sprinkles.Prep Time30 minCook Time35 minTotal

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Cioccolata Calda Recipe: Authentic Italian Hot Chocolate

Cioccolata Calda Recipe: Authentic Italian Hot ChocolateDecember 17, 2020Trips 2 ItalyThe quintessential winter treat, cioccolata calda (hot chocolate) is beloved by Italians for its rich flavor derived from the use of milk and melted chocolate. A delicious staple of Italy’s characteristic Christmas markets, cioccolata calda is also perfect for a quiet evening at home.Prep Time5

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Hugo

HugoNovember 28, 2020Trips 2 ItalyAlso referred to as the Alto Adige Spritz or the White Spritz, the Hugo is a variation of Spritz from the South Tyrol area of northern Italy. Invented in 2005, this refreshing drink with a low alcohol content is a perfect option for an aperitivo.Prep Time5 minTotal Time5 minYield1 ServingCuisineItalianCourseDrinksCooking MethodMixing

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Americano

AmericanoNovember 25, 2020Trips 2 ItalyAn Italian cocktail with origins steeped in legend, the Americano can be traced back to the 1860s and is considered to be the “father” of the Negroni. Favored by none other than James Bond in several of Ian Fleming’s novels, the Americano is a timeless classic.Prep Time5 minTotal Time5 minYield1 ServingCuisineItalianCourseDrinksCooking

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