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I fell in love with Isola d'Elba as a child for it

I fell in love with Isola d'Elba as a child for its scent of pine trees and crunchy schiaccia. As an adult, I have fallen in love with it again for its diverse landscape, beautiful coves, cuisine and the scent of the pine trees, which hasn't changed with time. Here is my mini guide on what to eat, see & do at Isola d'Elba.

🛵Rent a motorino and tour the island, stopping in Sant'Andrea and Fetovaia for a dip.
🍸Head to Acquarilli at sunset for the best views, vibes and cocktails.
🚶🏻‍♀️Discover the town of Marciana by foot and stop for a simple lunch with a great view at La Rosteria di Regina.
🐙Taste incredible seafood & fish at @locandacecconi in Porto Azzurro and @molo.g.osteria.portuale in Portoferraio
🚲 Bike (or e-bike) to the top of Monte Tambone and Capo di Stella
🍷Shop for great wine, speciality cheese and more in Portoferraio at Ruggeri and @garbatapizzicheriagiangastone
Last but not least, taste the local, slightly crunchy, "schiaccia" every time you can.

#lapanzapiena #lapanzapienatravel #isoladelba #elba #acquarilli #portoferraio #portoazzurro #fetovaia #montetampone #capostella #elbamtb #schiaccia #toscana #tuscany #discoverelba #marciana

“Orzotto” - like a risotto but with orzo rathe

“Orzotto” - like a risotto but with orzo rather than rice - with cime di rapa, sun dried tomatoes, garlicky breadcrumbs and Parmigiano. Full recipe on @libelluladopt’s newsletter 🍃

#lapanzapiena #orzotto #cimedirapa #healthyfood #extravirginoliveoil #libellula #evo #broccolirabe #lapanzapienaathome

Officially introducing La Panza Piena Supper Club:

Officially introducing La Panza Piena Supper Club: monthly gatherings to discover Milan's diverse and authentic gastronomy.
We believe that sitting around a dining table, tasting new dishes and discovering new flavours is one of the most exciting ways to meet new people with a shared passion and curiosity for food. Food for us is more than simply eating. It's about creating a connection with people behind the scenes, their gastronomic heritage and culture. It is our way of discovering the world, one bite at the time. Join us at the link in bio!

Cover image by @floraigoe

#lapanzapiena #supperclub #milano #taiwanesefood #filippinofood #indianfood #cucinainternazionale #ristorantetaiwan #bulaluhansamilan🍽️ #thaisquare #thaisquaremilano #stickyrice #siomai

The Cabinet of Curiosities | Issue 05 Welcome bac

The Cabinet of Curiosities | Issue 05
Welcome back to our monthly appointment of all things food, culture & curiosities. This issue opens with Francesco’s (@cescopelle) reflection on the value of coffee and the fascinating history of surrogates that were consumed during WWII. Next up is Chloe (@foodiesinflorence) who addresses the Great Italian Carbonara Debate and shares the story of a famous Roman restaurant that doesn’t abide by the “rules”. Finally, Marta (@mrtrssma) shares the curious origin of Piemonte’s most beloved antipasto—and where to find it. Head to the link in bio to read it all!

#lapanzapiena #foodculture #cabinetofcuriosities #coffee #caffe #micselavecchina #miscelafrenk #surrogaticaffe #vitellotonnato #viteltonne #piemonte #antipastipiemontesi #carbonara #fooddebate #almororoma #trattoriaalmororoma #spaghetticarbonara

Exploring Puglia for @prior and the upcoming trip

Exploring Puglia for @prior and the upcoming trip with @cabanamagazine that seeks to uncover Salento’s secret gardens, private palazzi and Baroque beauty. Oh and lots of food and craft, of course.

#prior #cabanamagazine #lapanzapiena #puglia #salento #tricase #tavernadelporto #lecce #lezielecce #palazzomaresgallo #fondazionelecostantine #palazzofamularo

Mini Costiera Amalfitana Guide 🗺️ I know most

Mini Costiera Amalfitana Guide 🗺️
I know most of you have your summer holiday thinking caps on and - although it might be too late to book a trip to La Costiera - here are some spots you must visit (& foods you must try).

- Walk the 900 steps down (and then back up) to the Fiordo di Furore, one of the most magical beaches along the coast.
- In Ravello, taste Cumpa’ Cosimo’s tomato & vongole spaghetti as well as their incredible eggplant parmigiana.
- Drive up to Nocelle and walk a piece of the Sentiero degli Dei (with lots of water).
- Head to Agerola, in the Monti Lattari to watch @caseificioagerolino’s Fior di Latte making (and try it when it’s still warm).
- Practice your meditation skills as you spend a large portion of your day sitting in traffic (at least the view is worth it).
- Eat as many tomatoes as you can, possibly with a view.
- Skip the traffic for a boat ride along the coast, featuring a DIY tomato and mozzarella picnic.
- Head to Marina di Praia at dusk for pasta con le vongole at @_trattoriadaarmandino_

#lapanzapiena #lapanzapienatravel #costiera #costieraamalfitana #amalficoast #agerola #fiordilatte #sentierodeglidei #praiano #furore #fiordodifurore #marinadipraia #cumpacosimo #ravello #montilattari #campania #italy #italiansummer

Your ultimate guide to Italy’s stuffed pasta | p

Your ultimate guide to Italy’s stuffed pasta | part 1 Piemonte & Liguria

I’ve recently decided to embark on a small adventure: collect all of Italy’s regional stuffed pasta shapes under one hat. So welcome to the first issue of this collection, in which - I hope - you’ll discover some new shapes and flavour combinations. Tap the link in bio to find out about Piemonte’s million “agnolotti” variants and Liguria’s unique pasta naming techniques.

#lapanzapiena #agnolotti #agnolottidelplin #agnolottigobbi #plin #gattafin #pansotti #tortellibastardi #raviole #liguria #cucinaligure #cucinapiemontese #piemonte #pastaripiena #stuffedpasta #pasta #pastafresca #pestodinoci

Posting some unposted closeups of my lockdown cook

Posting some unposted closeups of my lockdown cooking because it feels appropriate 2 years later 🍝

Fresh egg pasta in the making / potato gnocchi with fresh tomato sauce / @fattoincasadabenedetta ‘s incredible bread recipe / potato and anchovy roasts / chai latte gelato / my first attempt at udon (feat. overcooked eggs) / apple tarte tatin.

#lapanzapiena #italianfood #gnocchi #pastafresca #freshpasta #pastafattaincasa #chailatte #chailattegelato #gelatofattoincasa #udon #udonnoodles

Have you ever tasted Puglia’s “bombette”? Co

Have you ever tasted Puglia’s “bombette”?
Considered the Queen of Street Food, the true birthplace of the grilled capocollo “flavor bombs” is disputed between the towns of Cisternino and Martina Franca. There is only one element everyone seems to agree upon: size. True bombette can be eaten in one bite and are simply prepared with capocollo (pork), a cube of cheese, salt and pepper. To taste the best bombette in Puglia, head to one of the many macellerie inland. Most butchers have a wood fired oven or grill in which they cook the bombette and serve them across the counter, with a slice of bread to soak up all the juices.

#lapanzapiena #lapanzapienatravel #foodculture #bombette #puglia #bombettepugliesi #cisternino #martinafranca

Milan Design Week but make it all about food (and

Milan Design Week but make it all about food (and a little vino)🍨

#lapanzapiena #milandesignweek #isaloni #camparinoingalleria #cabanamagazine #prior #giacomomilano #barbasso #rovello18 #chucksburger #ostreriafratellipavesi #prosciuttocrudo #granita

THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES | Issue 04 Four months

THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES | Issue 04
Four months of La Panza Piena’s contributor based newsletter, and what a ride it’s been! Thrilled to introduce you to this month’s contributors and stories. First up is @m_darta’s beautiful piece on a hidden agririfugio in San Fruttuoso (one of the most beautiful places in Italy); next is @perrine_vil’s thought-provoking article on the never-ending debate of French vs. Italian food; and finally @a.tavolaconsole shares one of her favorite hidden gems in Le Marche, a region which has great landscapes - and food - yet to be discovered by most travellers. Head to the link in bio to read it all 🔎

#lapanzapiena #sanfruttuoso #abbaziadisanfruttuoso #agririfugiomolini #camogli #portofino #liguria #hiddenitaly #anticofurlo #lemarche #goladifurlo #tartufonero #tartufonerodiacqualagna #acqualagna #passatelli #passatellialtartufo #frenchvsitalianfood #aperitivo #italianfoodculture #foodculture

Procida food guide 🍋🗺️ (with a little Isch

Procida food guide 🍋🗺️ (with a little Ischia at the end)

Lemon is the main character in the vast majority of the tiny island’s recipes, you can find it it everything from a “lingua” (literally, tongue) to pasta and insalata. Here are my favorite spots in Procida to eat lemons (and many other dishes):

🍝 for the best spaghetti alle vongole, bottarga & limone head to @ristorantevivara
🌅 for the best view and “zeppole di pasta cresciuta” go to La Lampara in the #corricella neighborhood. lemons at the alimentari” next to the Bellavista Cocktail Bar.
🐟 Taste the best swordfish polpette with aubergines and - you guessed it - lemons chez @crescenzo_sas.
🥐 start your day with a “lingua procidana” filled with lemon cream at Bar Roma.
🍋🍋 for the best lemon salad, head to @sanmicheleprocida
🥪 for the best streetfood (and when every other place is booked up) try @assafa_food’s incredible creations.
🌊 last but not least, in Ischia, climb to the top of the Castello Aragonese for a great lunch at one of the museum cafes, overlooking the whole island!

#lapanzapiena #lapanzapienatravel #procida #isoladiprocida #flegree #chiaolella #limoniprocidani #spaghetticonlevongole

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