Taggiasca olive »
The original olive trees in the Sanremo hinterland were native to this part of Europe. They were growing before man existed.
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Canestrelli Ligurian cake »
At Taggia people come from all over Italy, and even France, for the 'canestrelli', typical ligurian cake.
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Lovely Anchovies »
Anchovies are often eaten fresh usually fried with a light covering of egg, parmesan cheese, garlic and herbs.
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Lemon shake »
Cultivating the coastal slopes and inner hills of Liguria has never been easy.
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Pandolce Christmas cake »
The pandolce from Genoa is the real thing and differs from the other versions as it is more compact and has an abundance of dried sugared fruit or 'frutta candita'.
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Traditional dishes of the Cinque Terre »
The traditional dishes of the 5 Terre area are made from ingredients immediately to hand; typically olives, wild herbs, seafood, flour and cheese.
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Food away from the Liguria coast »
The wooded slopes and peaks of the hilly hinterland of the region mean the cuisine of the Ligurian valleys is especially notable for porcini and horse chestnuts.
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History of focaccia »
Focaccia is not pizza and is about 2000 years older.
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Eating well in Imperia »
So what can be said about the food from this large port town on the Riviera dei Fiori?
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Wine called Albenga »
The old fishing port of Loano was once owned by the 'vescovi' of nearby Albenga for a century and a half from 1100.
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