Gastronomic curiosities: did you know that…?

Cuisine is made of flavors, tradition and… secrets! There are ingredients that bring with them fascinating stories and recipes that tell the past with every bite. Today we want to reveal some curiosities related to Bolognese gastronomy, that perhaps you didn't know!

🔴 Alkermes: the regal colored liqueur

You recognize it immediately: an intense, almost fairy-tale red, and an unmistakable scent. Alkermes is the liqueur that gives zuppa inglese , sweet peaches and ravioli Bolognese that particular color and flavor. But did you know that it was once considered a medicinal elixir? In the Middle Ages, friars prepared it in monasteries and used it as a tonic for the body and spirit. Today, however, you can find it in the most iconic desserts of the Bolognese tradition... and in our artisanal products!

🍐 Bolognese mustard: one name, many surprises

When you hear the word “mostarda,” you immediately think of something spicy. But mostarda bolognese is a whole different story! This dense and fragrant jam is made from a mixture of quinces, pears and other fruits, slowly cooked until it reaches a velvety consistency. It used to be the perfect accompaniment for boiled meats, but today you can find it in the heart of raviole bolognese , traditional peasant sweets that, according to legend, were hung from hedges during spring celebrations!

🕰️ The friggione: patience always pays off

The secret of a good friggione is in the slowness. This ancient Bolognese recipe, based on onions and tomatoes, is the perfect condiment for polenta, meat or even to be enjoyed with bread. But did you know that to obtain the perfect flavor you have to cook it for at least two hours ? Only in this way does that sweet and enveloping taste develop that conquers at the first taste. We prepare it with the original recipe, handed down for generations!

🌸 Sweets and tradition: Easter in Bologna

In Emilia-Romagna, Easter is a time of celebration… even at the table! Rice cake , also called “torta degli addobbi”, is the unmissable dessert on the Easter tables in Bologna. Soft, fragrant and flourless, it was born in 1400 and is still much loved today. And for those who love biscuits, it is impossible to resist the zuccheroni montanari , once prepared for weddings and today perfect for any special occasion.

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