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A Dinner in Siena that Sent our Taste Buds to Heaven

November 10, 2015 By Helen Page

Taverna di San Giuseppe, Siena

FRESH TRUFFLES AND PORCINI ARE SOME OF THE FOOD WE LOVE AT TAVERNA DI SAN GIUSEPPE: When searching for a place to eat in Siena, it's tempting to just pick one of the many restaurants on Piazza del Campo for the pleasant atmosphere around Siena's famous "square". But as we are looking for a … [Read more...]

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Pigging out on Porcini – Eating out in Rome

October 11, 2009 By Helen Page

In pursuit of Funghi Porcini: On our first night in Rome, we race off to our favourite restaurant on Campo dei Fiori.  After a few weeks on the road, a fix of good Italian food is much needed and at La Carbonara, we know that we'll have a good meal. I eagerly ask the waiter if they have funghi … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: dried mushrooms, eating out in rome, Food in Rome, funghi, funghi porcini, la carbonara, linguine ai porcini, porcini, porcini arrosto, porcini mushrooms, porcini pasta, porcini risotto, porcini season, wild mushrooms

A Passion for Porcini

August 14, 2009 By Helen Page

Food in Rome:  Hooked on Porcini: Reading a recipe in the papers this morning reminds me that the Porcini season is here. Once you've had a taste of fresh porcini mushrooms, it stays with you forever and just the mention of it is enough to send a thousand thrills to your taste buds. Porcini … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: dried mushrooms, funghi, funghi porcini, porcini, porcini mushrooms, porcini pasta, porcini risotto, porcini season, wild mushrooms

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