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ABRUZZO TRAVEL INFORMATION AND TOURISM SUGGESTIONS

The region of Abruzzo includes Pescara, L'Aquila, Teramo, Chieti, Sulmona, Scanno and Avezzano. Although the long coast of Abruzzo and Molise runs south along the Adriatic to Puglia, the ancient identity of the territory can be found inland.

Consult all our Abruzzo travel articles below. They are ordered by the latest added or updated. Alternatively, access them from the links in the right column divided by recipes, food, wine, itineraries, tours and trip suggestions.

Cif & Ciaf pork recipe from Abruzzo

Published in Abruzzo Recipes

Cif & Ciaf may sound like a Neapolitan slapstick duo, but this pork dish is very simple and very satisfying and very popular across the Abruzzo region. www.castelfrentano.net from the province of Chieti proposes a slightly different version which is made over the carnival period. ingredients 1kg lean minced pork, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 hot pepper, 1 celery stick, marjoram, extra virgin olive oil, 1 glass of dry white wine, tinned tomatoes, salt

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Last modified on 25 February 2012

Caggiune e Caggiunitte

Published in Abruzzo Recipes

Thank you so much for searching for the caggiune recipe from Chieti. I look forward to seeing it on the Delicious Italy website. I think the section on your website dealing with the Abruzzi has great information. Actually, I think the entire website is wonderful. Keep up the good work! M.D. This recipe comes from the Province of Chieti and explains how to make the traditional Christmas sweets. It takes around 4 hours to prepare according to our source, 1hr 15mins to cook and 10 seconds to eat! ingredients 600g of boiled and creamed chick peas, 300g honey, 500gr flour, 100gr…

Last modified on 23 February 2012

Origin of the Name Italia - video trailer

Published in Abruzzo Itineraries

It was twenty-one hundred years ago that Italy (Italia) got its name. The name evolved from an interesting series of political and social events which ended in a war between allies, known as the Social War. This documentary, videoed on location in central Italy, traces the evolution of the Italic tribes, and in particular, the growth of the fierce warrior nation of the Peligne. The town of Corfinium, known as the Metropolis of the Peligne is the site of the modern-day town of Corfinio. The documentary includes many historically significant locations and a guided tour of Corfinio's Civic Archaeological Museum.…

Last modified on 13 November 2011

Fiadoni cheese cake

Published in Abruzzo Recipes

This recipe is one of the most delicious cheese pastry dishes from Abruzzo. I still remember my two grannies preparing them a few days before Easter. If you are in Abruzzo look for it, they are available everywhere. Many thanks to Lifeinabruzzo for the courtesy of letting us publish it. Ingredients Pastry: 420 g Plain Flour (00), 3 Large Organic Eggs, 60 ml Olive Oil, 80 ml Milk, 2 tablespoons Baking Powder, Good pinch of salt Filling: 5 Large Organic Eggs 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder 450g of grated mixed pecorino cheeses Pinch of nutmeg Black Pepper to Taste

Last modified on 13 November 2011

Pizza di Pasqua - Easter bread cake recipe from Abruzzo

Published in Abruzzo Recipes

My father and his family were from Teramo, Abruzzo. We have lost an Easter bread recipe for Pizza di Pasqua that was very delicious and special to us. Please let me know if you might have access to any recipes for Easter Bread that would include aniseed and vanilla icing. I would GREATLY appreciate your help or maybe some direction. Thanks.

Last modified on 16 September 2011