In Liguria there is no particular way to celebrate Easter time. Some Ligurians go to church and the majority meet relatives at Easter lunch at home or in a restaurant. Then, the second day of Easter many people go on a trip in the countryside or in the seaside. And that’s all. … However, exists […]
Torta Pasqualina, the Easter cake dedicated to Jesus ;)
Easter is coming. It means that it is the time to prepare Torta Pasqualina … the most typical dish that you can eat for Easter Dinner in Liguria. It is a salted cake that is prepared here for ages! Let’s know it better! Ingredients: For 2 puff pastry 450 g of flour 80 g of butter […]
Nervi, a charming Genoa’s relaxing zone :)
Nervi is a residential district of Genoa. Once an independent municipality, in 1926 it was annexed to Genoa. It is located at the extreme eastern suburbs of Genoa, it has a marina and a long cliff on which a promenade was built. Let’s know better that part of the city! How to reach Genova Nervi?HistoryThings […]
Acciuga,the fish you have to try in Liguria!
This is one of the symbols of Liguria and of the Ligurian sea. Its fishing period starts in early spring and finishes in late autumn. However, the high season is in the summer. Let’s know better this creature 😉 English name:Nutritional values:Size:How you can recognise fresh acciuga:How much does it cost?:How can you prepare accuighe?How […]
Villa Durazzo, the Ligurian hidden treasure!
Actually, the full name of the villa is Villa Durazzo – Centurione. It is located in Santa Margherita Ligure (I wrote about SML here) and very often it is completely ignored by the tourists that visit this hamlet. They really don’t know what they miss! Villa Durazzo is a magnificent palace, located on the hill, […]