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  Sicily has a great cheese: MAIORCHINO (similar to Parmesan but made with sheep’s milk)17 January 2026
  It has a large shape, a compact rind, and a bold flavor, but it’s made exclusively with sheep’s milk. Thus, one of the most long-lived Sicilian cheeses has ties to the Mediterranean but is rooted in the Peloritani Mountains. But it’s disappearing there. It has wide, tall cylindrical shapes, a compact texture, a long maturation period, and an intense aroma and flavor. These are the main elements that lead some to refer to Maiorchino cheese as the “Parmigiano di Sicilia.” However, the parallels fall shortContinue reading “Sicily has a great cheese: MAIORCHINO (similar to Parmesan but made with sheep’s milk)”
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  The magic of candlelit concerts in Bologna17 December 2025
  A musical and multi-sensory experience in breathtaking locations illuminated by candlelight, featuring intimate and evocative reinterpretations of composers and songs that have shaped music history. The Oratory of San Filippo Neri in Bologna is a restored late Baroque religious structure in the center of Bologna. It is located on Via Manzoni. The Oratory was built from the sacristy of the adjacent church of the Madonna di Galliera. This church is now called the Church of the Filippini Madonna di Galliera and Filippo Neri. These concertsContinue reading “The magic of candlelit concerts in Bologna”
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  The Day the Magic Begins: December 8th8 December 2025
  🌟 The Day the Magic Begins: December 8th December 8th is not just any day, especially in Italy and the Catholic world. It is the day where history, faith, the scent of pine trees, and regional customs all come together. It is a national holiday and the official kickoff for the Christmas season. 📜 The Mystery of a Concept The celebration is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, a term that is often misunderstood. It does not celebrate the conception of Jesus (which is celebrated onContinue reading “The Day the Magic Begins: December 8th”