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Castello (castle)

A castle is a fortified structure, often built in the Middle Ages, used for defense and as a noble residence.
Cocktail

A cocktail is a mixed drink typically consisting of a combination of alcohol, fruit juice, syrups, and other flavorings. Cocktails are often served in bars and restaurants, but can also be made at home. They are enjoyed for their unique and complex flavors, and are often served in special glassware and garnished with fruit or…
Cotogna (quince)

Quince is a unique fruit used for centuries to make Mantuan Quince Mostarda, a culinary delicacy from Lombardy. The fruit, originating in Asia Minor, produces hard, fragrant fruit with intense yellow flesh.
Casaro (Cheesemaker)

Gabriel Scoletta, a cheesemaker from Bern, Switzerland, who attended cheese-making school, tells us today about the differences and similarities in cheese production.
Crosta Lavata(Washed Rind)

The Gourm.itpedia word of the day is “Washed Rind” Washed Rind /wɒʃt raɪnd/ The “Crosta lavata” process is a technique used in cheese production that involves washing the cheese rind with a saline solution during the maturation phase. Alberto Stanghellini, department manager and cheesemaker at Arrigoni Battista, tells us how this maturation process contributes to…
Crosta Lavata (Washed Rind)

Crosta lavata (Italian for washed rind) is a technique used in the production of dairy products that are regularly treated with a solution of water and salt on their outer surface. This practice promotes the development of a thin, slightly sticky film formed by a specific salt-tolerant bacterial flora.
Casaro (Cheesemaker)

Angelo Capitani, retired cheesemaker for Latteria Sociale Gonfo, tells us how the job of master cheesemaker of Parmigiano Reggiano has transformed over the years. Many things have changed from his apprenticeship to retirement, from the tools used to the volumes produced, but identical has always remained the passion for his work.
Collezione (Collection)

Collezione (italian for collection) is a neat collection of objects of the same kind, valuable for their intrinsic value or simply for curiosity or personal pleasure.
Casaro (Cheesemaker)

Giovanni Cirillo of La Marchesa illustrates the importance of the figure of the cheesemaker in the production of Mozzarella di Bufala: all of La Marchesa’s master cheesemakers have been trained in-house, thanks to the company’s long historical experience.
Certificazione (Certification)

Certificazione (italian for certification) is a certificate issued by a competent body to an organisation or company that meets an internationally established set of standards.