A monk who built a following from a remote hermitage in Abruzzo, Italy was tabbed as pope in 1294. It didn’t go well.
Cucina povera, known as “peasant food” or “kitchen of the poor”, is the idea that while some parts of Italy were traditionally impoverished, the cuisine was rich in flavor. Today, many delicious dishes come from the cucina povera tradition. One of my favorites is Pallotte cacio e ova.
L’Aquila suffered a devasting blow when a 2009 earthquake severely damaged the city and killed over 300 people. But, L’Aquila is bouncing back and it’s clear the efforts to rebuild are paying off.
Discover the hidden flavors of L’Aquila, Italy — a city that rose from the 2009 earthquake to become one of…