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Spaghetti with Mistras clams, Michela Murgia’s favorites – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

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«Spaghetti with Mistras clams. After the passing of Michela Murgiaon August 10, 2023, his mother – Costanza Marongiu – had no hesitation in answering the questions of the Corriere della Sera on the dish that the daughter absolutely preferred. A detail of little importance, but significant, considering the impact that the writer, activist, playwright, commentator and literary critic had in our country (and not only) and whose posthumous work is now in bookstores Remember me as you like (Feltrinelli, 18.52 euros). Because in some way it sums up the love for his Sardinia, as well as the well-known attitude to “devour life”.

Italian specialities: Mistras clams

The Mistras lagoon, in the province of Oristano.

Courtesy of Municipality of Cabras

So yes, among many things, Michela Murgia also loved good food and to find out why, in particular, she considered the clams from the protected lagoon in the province of Oristanoin Sinis, we turned to Jacopo Giampaoletti, CNR biologist who studies “lagoon macro-zoobenthic organisms” here. Arselle, otherwise called clams outside Sardinia and Liguria, included. «Mistras has an excellent connection with the sea, and for filter-feeding animals this is also of great importance in terms of flavour. Furthermore, it is «the now rare Ruditapes decussatus – that is, real Italian clamsupplanted over time by the less delicious philippinarum – which still thrives in some areas of Sardinia, in addition to Mistras for example in S’Ena Arrubia and Marceddì”. Increasingly difficult to find and, in this case, at high costs (“even 25-30 euros per kilo”), it is recognized thanks to the two well separated siphons. That of the nearby Arobrea lagoons – also near Oristano, over 180 hectares of coastal ponds created between strips of sand that separate the sea from the mainland – even fall within theSlow Food’s Ark of Taste: they still come captured by hand, one by onewith a mirror and a knife – to then be sold in Sardinia and, to a minimal extent, on the continent – and they valves with a particular black and white stripe (Stubborn pintade) or just black (Cocciue niedde), the tastiest. The white clams (Cerastoderma edule), less valuable, instead have round and wrinkled valves, while the gray or black ones are slightly elongated. Just to have some coordinates, given that “imitations” abound, causing enormous damage to local fishermen.

Where to enjoy them in Cabras and surrounding areas

Spaghetti with clams and bottarga.

Courtesy Il Caminetto Restaurant, Cabras

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Venice lagoon and Valdobbiadene: the prosecco tour – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

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Arriving in Venice and immediately getting on a boat is one of the most exciting and evocative experiences you can have. Sailing in the Venice lagoon is truly a daydream.
In addition to the classic tours around the island of Venicego and discover the smaller islands, much calmer and with real gems to discover.

Murano: among glass factories to visit and fish restaurants

As your first port of call, stop in Murano, theglassworks island.
Once upon a time, the foundries and glassworks were actually on the island of Venice, but the risk of fire was always very high, and so they were all moved to a nearby island, Murano. In this way the history of Murano glass art was born.

We went to visit the Schiavon artistic glass factory, where demonstrations are organized to raise awareness of glass processing hand blown glasswhich also inspired the iconic “millerighe” bottle patented by the Valdobbiadene company Foss Marai.

After the visit, treat yourself to a lunch or dinner based on fish in a suggestive position in Murano, on the enchanting terrace over the water Ai Piantaleoni restaurantwhere you will be delighted with typical products of the area, especially fish-based dishes such as canestrelli, mini scallops.

Burano: among colours, biscuits and lace

THE colors of Burano they literally fill your eyes and soul. It is said that historically the houses, almost all of fishermen, were colored with bright colors, the same color as the sails of the boats so that the women left at home could recognize their husbands’ boats returning from fishing, and the husbands could find a house easily. In reality, another reason is that since all houses are typically very narrow and tall and very close together, the delimitation of the property through color had to be clearly visible and clear.
Take a walk through its streets and stop to take and taste Burano biscuits Bussolai with a characteristic donut shape.
If you are a lover of the genre, also stop in some of the boutiques lace handmade.
If you want to continue the walk, go to the nearby one Mazzorbo islanda green oasis of pure peace, where the starred restaurant Venissa is also located, which also has rooms to stay in and a bistro with outdoor tables.

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15 places to eat well from north to south | The Italian kitchen – Italian Cuisine

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The bridge of the Immaculate Conception it’s a small preview of the Christmas holidays: four days to live intensely. Five for the Milanese given that on the 7th Sant’Ambrogio, patron saint of the city, is celebrated, and therefore many may not work. The long weekend of the Immaculate Conception is a pleasant appetizer for the Christmas holidays: it is worth taking advantage of it for a foray into one of the many Italian places that deserve it. And for those who are passionate about good cooking, the opportunity to sit at a level table presents itself. For our (very personal) selection we thought first of the places and then of the place we like best.

There are timeless cities of art such as Verona And Florence, practically impossible to enjoy from April to September. But also Rovereto, Udine, Perugia And Viterbo: smaller, but equally suggestive. A leap into Langhe to find truffles – at a very high price, if you wish – and (re)admire the most famous wine-producing hills in the world is mandatory. Then the sea of Liguria, declined to Levant And Ponente (so similar and so different) and the fresh water of Garda, which compared to a decade ago remains lively even in winter. You can also opt for a relais in the countryside likeWindrow in Maremma or discover towns that are part of Italian history such as Loretto or Pompeii. Our South – in this case – it is linked to the suggestive Matera it’s at Palermo, always lively and full of surprises. Happy Immaculate Conception and, above all, enjoy your meal.

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