Month December 2019

Month December 2019

THE SWORDFISH AND THE PISTACHIO

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PISTACHIO SWORDFISH

A simple and tasty dish

The swordfish, also called the Pinocchio of the Costa Viola, is the most requested fish and one of the undisputed protagonists of Calabrian gastronomy.

A key ingredient of tasty recipes, it is one of the favorites not only for the delicacy of its meat, but also for the folkloristic ritual that characterizes its fishing.

It is caught in the province of Reggio Calabria and is subject of numerous events and summer folk festivals.

Pistachios, on the other hand, are symbolic for Sicily, the only Italian region where they grow pistachios.

Its cultivation represents an important source of income for Bronte, a town in the province of Catania – they even call pistachios the “Green Gold”.

The Bronte pistachio is of the highest quality, sweet, delicate and aromatic. It is unique and universally appreciated for its taste and emerald green color. Read More

THE TRADITION OF SAINT NICHOLAS IN ITALY

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FROM BISHOP TO ICON OF SANTA CLAUS

The cult of Saint Nicholas is widespread in many parts of the world, including Italy.

He is one of the most loved and revered saints, unites Catholics and Orthodox and ist he subject to numerous legends and miracles.

He lived between the III and IV centuries AD and died on 6 December 343, a day that was later adopted for his celebration.

His relics are preserved in Bari, a city that has venerated him as a patron for many centuries. This is a day of great celebrations both in Bari and in other parts of the world.

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