Cooking With Italian Herbs - Rosemary

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In ancient mythology, the nine muses and Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, are often depicted with rosemary in their hands. Carried by wedding couples as a sign of love and fidelity, rosemary is also a symbol of friendship and loyalty. Through the ages, this aromatic herb has been linked with memory and remembrance. In ancient times, a sprig was often placed in the coffin to ensure that the deceased would not be forgotten. In the Middle Ages, it was common to keep some sprigs under the pillow to chase away bad dreams. Additionally, rosemary was used in purification rites and was known for its therapeutic qualities. The ancients believed that when used in moderation, rosemary could be a great digestive tonic and anti-inflammatory booster. To this day, this herb’s refreshing scent makes it a popular element in various health and beauty products. […]

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We houden de Franse sfeer en smaak nog even vast! (bij Italian Entertainment And More - Italian Coffee Handbags)

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Driedimensionaal Italië

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Als je door een mooie Italiaanse stad wandelt dan geniet je van de omgeving, het rumoer op de straat en van het lekkere weer. Je bent je dan waarschijnlijk niet van bewust dat in de directe omgeving zich allemaal iconische driedimensionale merken bevinden.

Het kopje heerlijke Illy koffie op het mooie terras op een piazza bijvoorbeeld, het kopje is een geregistreerd Europees merk onder nummer. 011537362.

De Fiat 500 die je bijna van je sokken reed, ook een geregistreerd Europees driedimensionaal merk.

En de nieuwste registratie van beroemd Italiaans design: de Vespa! Recentelijk is dit merk als driedimensionaal merk geregistreerd door Piaggo voor onder meer speelgoed en vervoersmiddelen!

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Renaissance 'ideal city' inspires in Tuscany | Pienza

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An “ideal city” inspired by Renaissance humanism off the beaten track in the Tuscan hills is finding new fans with 15th century urban planning that still appeals to today’s city dwellers.

"It looks idyllic!" said a tourist from Melbourne in Australia as she admired the harmonious mix of palazzi, churches and immaculately-kept homes of Pienza, a town of 2,000 people in the Italian region of Tuscany.

"I think it’s nice to live in a town like this because the food is grown very close to where you’re living," said Kay, part of the growing number of visitors coming to view a town set apart from the usual tourist routes.

Ochre-coloured Pienza is structured around a spectacular piazza and was designed to be as pleasant to live in as possible and to blend with nature.

It overlooks the fields and vineyards of the Val d’Orcia - a picturesque backdrop that has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. […]

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Eat Like an Italian by Rick Zullo

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[…] Once, while dining in a pizzeria, I overheard a waiter reprimanding an American couple sitting at the table next to me. The unfortunate diners had committed the sin of asking for a box to take their leftover pizza back to the hotel, ostensibly to be consumed for breakfast the next morning.

This is what a real pizza looks like; it bears no resemblance to a shoe.

The waiter could hardly contain his rage. “Would you eat your shoe for breakfast, too?!? Because that’s what this pizza will taste like tomorrow—your shoe!! You eat my pizza fresh or not at all!!!” He snapped the remaining pizza off the table and stormed off towards the kitchen where I’m quite sure he disposed of it properly.[…]

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