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“Mondeghili”, the Milanese meatballs

Sometimes, I miss my mother so much (she passed away two years ago), and when that happens, I always try to cook some of the dishes she used to make. My mother was originally from a small town near the beautiful city of Bergamo, situated in the middle of Lombardy, but...

When Milan became capital of the Roman Empire

Did you know that Milan was one of the capitals of the Roman Empire? the news is little known and always amazes my guests when I say it during my guided tours.Milan, or Mediolanum, became the capital of the Western Roman Empire in 286 AD. The Roman Empire was...

The Cassœula a typical dish of the Milanese winters

The Cassœula is one of the most iconic dishes from Milan, and it was the favorite dish of the great conductor of the La Scala opera house Arturo Toscanini. The Cassœula is a stew made with pork meat and cabbage that is usually served on soft and creamy polenta.  It’s...

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