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1
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What is the minimum aging of Parmigiano Reggiano?

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12 months

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2
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Mozarela di Bufala may come from which two regions?

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Campania
Lazio

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The Italian PGI Riso Nano Vialone, is known for is risotto-destined rice from this Italian region:

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Verona - Veneto

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What is Carnairolli and where is it from? What is an alternative?

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Plump, starchy rice grain traditionally used for risotto. Grown in Po Valley, Piedmont. Arborio is slightly smaller and slightly less starchy.

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What is gremolata? What well known Italian dish is used with?

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A fresh mixtures of parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. Common to garnish a serving of Osso Bucco- which is traditionally served with Risotto alla Millanese.

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What is Ribollita?

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This Tuscan stew was created when servants would clear the plates of their masters and cook the leftovers in boiling water. Ribollita, which means re-boiled, is made with cannellini beans and hearty vegetables and thickened with stale bread.

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What is Spigola?

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Branzino

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What is Sogliola?

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Dover Sole

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What is Astice/Aragosta?

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European Lobster

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10
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What is Tonno?

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Bluefin Tuna

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What is Cozze/Mitili?

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Mussels

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What is Gambero/Scampi?

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Prawn/Shrimp

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13
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What is Vongole?

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Clams

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14
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What is Spada?

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Swordfish

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15
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What is Ostrica?

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Oysters

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16
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What is Sgombro?

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What is Polpo?

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What is San Pietro?

19
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What is Rombo Chiodato?

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What is Seppia?

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Cuttlefish

21
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What is Bressaola?

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Air-dried beef from Lombardy

22
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What is Agnello?

23
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What is Rustichello della Pedemontana?

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Chicken variety from the Veneto

24
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What is Ciccioli?

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Cracklings

25
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What is Cinghiale?

26
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What is Salsiccia?

27
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What is Anatra arrosto?

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Roasted Duck

28
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What is Fegato Grasso in terrina?

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Goose liver pate/terrine

29
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What is Guanciale?

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Cured/Smoked Pork Jowl

30
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What is Speck?

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Cured/Smoked ham from Trentino/AA

31
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What is Lardo di Montefeltro?

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Prized pork fat from Marche

32
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What is Lardo di Colonnata?

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Prized pork fat from Tuscany

33
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What is Lardo di Arnad?

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Prized pork fat from Valle d’Aosta

34
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What is Prosciutto di Norcia PGI?

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Ham from Perugia in Umbria

35
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What is Prosciutto di Parma PDO?

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Ham from Parma in Emilia-Romagna

36
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What is Prosciutto di Carpegna PDO?

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Ham from Marche

37
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What is Prosciutto di San Daniele PDO?

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Ham from Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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