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This is not Italian: Olive Garden
Olive Garden is an American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. It is a subsidiary of Darden...
Gianluca Deiana
Aug 28, 20163 min read
This is not Italian: ‘Italian sounding’: alarm bells ring in the States
In 2014, production of imitation parmigiano reggiano and grana padano exceeded 300 million kilos: from fake vegan parmesan to that...
Gianluca Deiana
Aug 28, 20163 min read
This is not Italian: Italians Outraged Over New York Times’ Bastardized Bolognese Recipe
It’s always fun to riff a little in the kitchen, to take a classic and work around the edges until you have something new and delicious....
Gianluca Deiana
Aug 26, 20163 min read
The Sardinian Diet May Be the Secret to Longevity
Sardinia is the second largest island off Italy’s coast. Besides being beautiful, there is a medical mystery about Sardinians that have...
Gianluca Deiana
Aug 26, 20163 min read
Think It’s Hot Now? Just Wait
Originally published by New York Times by Heidi Cullen August 20, 2016 Source article July wasn’t just hot — it was the hottest month...
Gianluca Deiana
Aug 26, 20161 min read
GMO Timeline: A History of Genetically Modified Foods
Originally published by Rosebud by GL Woolsey September 13, 2012 Source article GMO foods are such an embedded part of our food system...
Gianluca Deiana
Aug 26, 20162 min read
Farm-Raised vs. Wild-Caught Fish
Originally published by Nutritiondiva.com by Monica Reinagel March 5, 2014 Source Article Just about everyone I know is trying to eat...
Gianluca Deiana
Aug 23, 20165 min read
Take action today to stop the TPP!
Are You Sure You Want to Eat That? The alarming volume of food imports turned away at U.S. borders is raising some disturbing...
Gianluca Deiana
Aug 19, 20163 min read
Uncovering the Shadowy World of Italian Sounding Products: Why the Italian Government Turns a Blind Eye?
Uncovering the Shadowy World of Italian Sounding Products: Why the Italian Government Turns a Blind Eye?
Gianluca Deiana Abis
Jul 5, 20164 min read
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