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17 Contrade di Siena - Palio di Siena

17 Contrade di Siena - Palio di Siena

Posted by Pam - Merchant of Prato on Jun 25th 2025

In the Middle Ages, Siena was partitioned into districts called contrade. Each Contrada formed a military company which was responsible for defending Siena. Originally there were 59 contrade, but to … read more
Italian Lemon Lovers - Limoni! Limoni!

Italian Lemon Lovers - Limoni! Limoni!

Posted by Pam - Merchant of Prato on Jun 13th 2025

I don’t know about you, but I am absolutely in love with Lemons. I love anything with lemons on it – dresses, blouses, t-shirts, towels, rugs, wall décor, hand soap, tablecloths, … read more
Lesser Known Italian Recipes

Lesser Known Italian Recipes

Posted by Pam - Merchant of Prato on Jun 12th 2025

There is nothing like Italian food!  I don’t think I have ever had a dish that I did not love – well, except that pigeon dish I had in Tuscany. We are all familiar with Spaghetti all … read more
Aperol Spritz Per Favore

Aperol Spritz Per Favore

Posted by Pam - Merchant of Prato on May 31st 2025

If you have been to Italy in the Summertime you can’t miss the vibrant orange drink everyone is sipping in all the cafes. That refreshing looking drink is an Aperol Spritz! The Aperol Spritz is … read more