#oliver toscano

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my newest tribute to the wildrp fandom or whatever you'd call it.

vampires au antonio/oliver "crack" ship that i let get out of hand bc theyre actually so fun to draw 🫢 also, i couldnt not make a vampires au, i mean, look at what theyre wearing ! those are pretty much canon outfits !! theyre so [explodes /pos]

also, i'm afraid of twitter so i didnt get to post the actual ship art there 😭

i dont trust twitter with gay art thats even slightly suggestive lmao esp if its extra toxic yaoi. rptwt sucks ong

my antonio can do no wrong(/j), so i needed an au where he's a devious little freak who can disturb even the likes of a violent n grumpy oliver.

which, I'll admit, i only know oliver from wu's pov n not much else, but i love what little bit i saw of his personality that i wanted to take what i interpretted n play around w ideas involving antonio,,, cuz i hope i've already established how [debatably] normal i am about him :3c

i'm a big fan of religious themes, so i love the idea of the dicenzo fam following some good ol fashioned italian catholic rules hehe. except antonio, who would've excommunicated or just, lost faith in God in general after his house burns down with his family still inside. and in this au specifically, he messes around with some vampires at some point n yknow, gets turned into one.

when antonio n wu join the family, antonio takes a special interest in oliver just bc he's easily worked up n annoyed. so he likes to pester him just to get a reaction. at some point ollie becomes the vamipre hunter hunting antonio, who causes havoc wherever he goes cuz he's hungry for blood, basic vampire stuff. and antonio likes to lure ollie around to mess with him, and no matter how long he's gone without feeding, he'd never bite ollie just so he'll stay mortal and warm-blooded.

thats basically all ive got. sorry for the wall of text again, i dont have anybody to talk to about my ideas n im too scared to talk abt it on twt [sigh]

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Olive Garden Zuppa Toscano Copycat Recipe

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Olive Garden Zuppa Toscano Copycat Recipe

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Olive Garden Zuppa Toscano Copycat Recipe

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RWBY Spanish dub

Team RWBY

Ruby Rose: Valentina Souza

Weiss Schnee: Romina Marroquín Payró

Blake Belladonna: Alondra Hidalgo

Yang Xiao Long: Mireya Mendoza

Team JNPR

Jaune Arc: Óscar Flores

Nora Valkyrie: Analiz Sánchez, Regina Carrillo (young)

Pyrrha Nikos: Berenice Vega

Lie Ren: Alan Fernando Velázquez, Zoe Mora (young)

Team STRQ

Summer Rose: Ale Pilar

Taiyang Xiao Long: Arturo Mercado Jr.

Raven Branwen: Fernanda Robles

Qrow Branwen: Germán Fabregat

Beacon Academy

Professor Ozpin: Mario Arvizu

Glynda Goodwitch: Maru Guzmán

Peter Port: Francisco Colmenero

Bartholomew Oobleck: Beto Castillo

Salem’s Inner Circle

Salem: Irasema Terrazas

Cinder Fall: Dulce Guerrero

Roman Torchwick: Sergio Gutiérrez Coto

Emerald Sustrai: Alicia Vélez

Mercury Black: Erick Salinas

Neopolitan: Agustina Cirulnik

Dr. Arthur Watts: Armando Réndiz

Tyrian Callows: Miguel Ángel Ruiz

Hazel Rainart: Octavio Rojas

The Hound: Mario Castañeda

Leonardo Lionheart: Humberto Solórzano

Vernal: Rebeca Patiño

Tock: Simone Brook

Atlas Military

James Ironwood: Dafnis Fernández

Winter Schnee: Xóchitl Ugarte

Penny Polendina: Cristina Hernández

Caroline Cordovin: Magda Giner

Ruby’s Group

Oscar Pine: Luis Leonardo Suárez

Maria Calavera: Ángela Villanueva

Dr. Pietro Polendina: Gerardo Reyero

Team SSSNN

Sun Wukong: Alexis Ortega

Scarlet David: Alberto Bernal

Sage Ayana: Abraham Vega

Neptune Vasilias: Enzo Fortuny

Nolan Porfirio: Pepe Vilchis

Team CFVY

Coco Adel: Liliana Barba

Fox Alistair: Geezuz González

Velvet Scarlatina: Carla Castañeda

Yatsuhashi Daichi: Óscar Garibay

Ace-Ops

Clover Ebi: Raúl Anaya

Vine Zeki: Eduardo Giaccardi

Elm Ederne: Gabriela Guzmán

Harriet Bree: Karla Falcón

Marrow Amin: Ricardo Tejedo

Happy Huntresses

Robyn Hill: Erica Edwards

May Marigold: Ruth Toscano

Joanna Greenleaf: Yvette García

Fiona Thyme: Lupita Leal

The White Fang

Ghira Belladonna: Emilio Guerrero

Kali Belladonna: Rebeca Manríquez

Adam Taurus: Alejandro Orozco

Corsac Albain: Emmanuel Bernal

Fennec Albain: Eduardo Garza

Ilia Amitola: Monserrat Mendoza

Schnee Manor

Jacques Schnee: Arturo Mercado

Whitley Schnee: Moisés Iván Mora

Willow Schnee: Yolanda Vidal

Klein Sieben: Jesse Conde

Ancient Times

Ozma: Roberto Salguero/Ricardo Bautista

God of Light: José Luis Orozco

God of Darkness: Salvador Reyes

Jinn: Danann Huicochea

Ambrosius: Rubén Cerda

Xiong Family

Hei “Junior” Xiong: Eduardo Fonseca

Lil’ Miss Malachite: Leyla Rangel

Miltia and Melanie Malachite: Lourdes Arruti

Team CRDL

Cardin Winchester: Raúl Anaya

Russel Thrush: Yamil Atala

Team FNKI

Flynt Coal: José Ángel Torres

Neon Katt: Meli G

Arc Family

Saphron Cotta-Arc: Erika Ugalde

Terra Cotta-Arc: Carla Medina

The Ever After

Little/Somewhat: Angélica Villa

Curious Cat: Ángel Balam

Blacksmith: Carmen Sarahí

Jabberwalker: Víctor Hugo Aguilar

Jinxy: Jaime López

Red Prince: Pascual Meza

Herbalist: César Bono

Alyx: Julia Bilous

RWBY: Grimm Eclipse

Dr. Merlot: Sebastián Llapur

RWBY: Arrowfell

Amoncio Glass: Alfonso Grau

Hanlon Fifestone: Óscar Gómez

Bram Thornmane: Trujo

Olive Harper: Leslie Gil

Bianca Prisma: Cecilia Gómez

Roane Ashwood: Alicia Barragán

Ivy Thickety: Edurne Keel

Ruda Tilleroot: Jessica Ángeles

Minor characters introduced in Volume 1

Shopkeep: Eduardo Tejedo

Xiong Goons: Ricardo Mendoza “El Coyote, Carlo Vázquez

Cyril Ian: Víctor Ugarte

Lisa Lavender: Alondra Hidalgo

Police Officers: Daniel Lacy, Patricio Lago

Sailors: Marc Winslow, Noé Velázquez

White Fang Goon: David Bueno

Penny’s Driver: José Luis Miranda

Minor characters introduced in Volume 2

Tukson: Octavio Rojas

White Fang Lieutenant: Roberto Gutiérrez

“Deery”: Alicia Barragán

Perry: Arturo Castañeda

Councilman: Kevin Adrián

Minor characters introduced in Volume 3

Bolin Hori: José Antonio Macías

Nadir Shiko: Edson Matus

Brawnz Ni: Abraham Vega

Bartender: Carlos del Campo

Nebula Violette: Karla Falcón

Dew Gayl: Jessica Ángeles

Ciel Soleil: Camila Díaz Fraga

Amber: Ximena de Anda

Atlas Ship Captain: Víctor Hugo Aguilar

Minor characters introduced in Volume 4

Mayor: Alfredo Gabriel Basurto

Blacksmith: Jesús Ochoa

Dying Huntsman: Nando Estevané

Captain: Víctor Trujillo

News Reporters: Eduardo Fonseca, Sonia Casillas, César Costa

First Mate: Paulina García Casillas

Oscar’s Aunt: Kerygma Flores

Higanbana Waitress: Claudia Garzón

Businessman: José Luis Orozco

Businesswoman: Karina Altamirano

Henry Marigold: Emilio Treviño

Angry Businessman: Héctor Estrada

Trophy Wife: Ximena de Anda

Husband: Arturo Cataño

An Ren: Kerygma Flores

Kuroyuri Blacksmith: Alan Bravo

Boys: Luistio Comunica, Regina Blandón, Ana Layevska

Li Ren: Idzi Dutkiewicz

Mistral Pilot: Manuel Campuzano

Atlas Pilot: Hernán Bravo

Minor characters introduced in Volume 5

Mistral Pilot: Irene Jiménez

Menagerie Guards: Tatul Bernodat, Mark Pokora, Andrea Coto

Bartender: Víctor Covarrubias

Shay D. Mann: Esteban Desco

Sienna Khan: Lileana Chacón

Saber Rodentia: Ricardo Brust

Mata’s Mother: Gloria Obregón

Mata: Luis Fernando Orozco

Yuma: Bruno Coronel

Ramen Shop Owner: Ángel Mujica

Small Girl: Ivanna Corona

Trifa: Miriam Aceves

Mistral Police Captain: Rommy Mendoza

Minor characters introduced in Volume 6

Dee: Dan Osorio

Dudley: Alejandro Orozco

Mistral Woman: María Álcazar

Nubuck Guards: Raúl Solo

Red-Haired Woman: Rossy Aguirre

Terminal Soldier: Miguel Ángel Leal

Minor characters introduced in Volume 7

Drunk Mann: Raúl Aldana

Drinking Buddy: Héctor Emmanuel Gómez

Forest: Moisés Palacios

Fria: Isabel Martiñón

Councilman Sleet: Daniel del Roble

Councilwoman Camilla: Graciela Gámez

Minor characters introduced in Volume 8

Atlas Commander: Itatí Cantoral

Shovel Mom: Denisse Aragón

Disgruntled Grandmother: Diana Santos

Fiona’s Uncle: Gabriel Pingarrón

Crimson: José Luis Rivera

Madame: Rona Fletcher

Step-Sisters: Annie Rojas

Rhodes: Idzi Dutkiewicz

CCT Voice: Sonia Casillas

Minor characters introduced in Volume 9

Mouse Leader: Betzabé Jara

Townsperson: Kate del Castillo

Toy Soldiers: Ricardo Mendoza “El Coyote”, José Arenas, Ramón Bazet, Diego Becerril, Óscar Gómez

White Pawns: Cecilia Gómez, David Bueno, Enrique Cervantes, Ramón Bazet

Toy Guard: Roberto Carrillo

Hawker: Erick Selim

Teapot Lady: Maythe Guedes

Paper Pleasers: Iván Bastidas, Luis Carreño, Irwin Daayán, Gaby Cárdenas, Denisse Aragón

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a late wip wednesday

I recently played through AC Revelations for the first time in 6 years, and was very quickly reminded just how much I love the relationship between Ezio and Sofia (and especially how it's expanded upon in the novelisation of the game), so I very quickly whipped this up on Wednesday.... then forgot to post it lmao. I just love them, okay?

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He falters in his purposeful stride through the park when he finally spots Sofia. She hasn’t noticed him yet, and so he takes the opportunity to just drink in her visage. She’s sat with her legs folded beneath her on a Persian rug, with various foods and wines in front of her, and— And he chuckles, because she’s surrounded by white tulips, the very same flowers she had asked him to fetch her. He hides his bunch behind his back as he approaches her.

At the sound of his soft footfalls on the rug, Sofia looks up at him with a smile, and his heart pounds. He smiles back, a touch confused and slightly taken aback. “What is this?”

“A gift. Sit.” He does so, but first he bows deferentially first and hands her the tulips he had gathered. He stretches out next to her, leaning up on one elbow, and he watches as her smile widens, and it feels like his heart is beating between his ears. “Che belli, grazie!” The woman next to him inhales their sweet scent deeply, before turning her head to look down at him. “I wanted to thank you for letting me play a small role in your adventure.”

Ezio smiles, pushing his hood down. It’s risky, revealing his face to the public — particularly in the wake of Tarik Barleti’s death at his hands, with the Janissaries after him — but he finds he doesn’t care. In Sofia’s company, he feels comfortable enough to let her see him sans hood. One strand of his greying black hair falls in front of his eyes. “A small role is enough for this adventure, believe me.”

Sofia laughs, looking away from him for a second and shaking her head as though she’s slightly exasperated with his consistent non-answers. “You are a mystery, Ezio Auditore.”

He pouts playfully, placing his free hand over his heart. “Mi dispiace. I do not mean to be.”

“It is fine,” Sofia says, then pauses. Her cheeks are pink, and she looks down at him, her teeth tugging on her lower lip. “È affascinante.”

His eyes widen slightly as he turns his head to look up at her. Her words ring in his head. It’s attractive. His breath catches in his throat, not wanting to celebrate prematurely, and he instead turns his focus to the food she’s laid out for them — a blend of foods from both of their hometowns: moleche and rixoto de gò from Venezia, and panzanella and salame toscano from Firenze; figs from Tuscolo and olives from Piceno; a dish of macaroni and turbot. It’s all paired with a Frescobaldi, a Toscano wine. “Sembra squisito.”

“Why, thank you.”

“Any luck with the final code?” he asks, though his mind is decidedly not focused on their work, and Sofia glances away with a smile.

“Ah, the code. Sì. I solved it many hours ago.” Ezio can’t help raising an eyebrow at this, amused that Sofia has clearly already fulfilled her end of their bargain and just sent him to collect tulips so that she could put this picnic together. “You will get it soon enough.” She looks back at him, then, and the emotion glittering in her eyes — oft touted as the window to a person’s soul — breaks down the last defences around his heart, his heart that pounds like a war drum in his chest. His eyes flit down to her lips, and he wonders how they would feel against his own. He does not act on his desires, however, instead allowing the woman who has captured his heart to pamper him.

The last person to do so had been Caterina Sforza, the eve of Cesare Borgia’s attack on Monteriggioni, but he holds no fondness for her now. Her sensual treatment of him had been for an ulterior purpose, to secure an alliance between the Assassins and her forces in Forlì — all thrown to the wind with her capture and the destruction of Villa Auditore. She was dead now, anyway, he remembers Machiavelli telling him of her death before his departure for Acre.

He has no such doubts as to Sofia’s intentions, because as much as she holds herself back, she wears her heart on her sleeve, and his heart thunders away in his chest at the juvenile hope that this time — just this once — his instincts are correct.

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2024 olympics Mexico roster

Archery

Matías Grande (Ciudad Mexico)

Bruno Martínez (Ciudad Mexico)

Carlos Rojas (Ciudad Mexico)

Ángela Ruiz (Saltillo)

Alejandra Valencia (Hermosillo)

Ana Vázquez (Ramos Arizpe)

Athletics

José Doctor (Ciudad Mexico)

Ricardo Ortiz (Ciudad Mexico)

Jesús López (Hermosillo)

Noel Chama (Chipata)

Ever Palma (Zitácuaro)

Uziel Muñoz (Nuevos Casas Grandes)

Edgar Rivera (Ciudad Agua Prieta)

Erick Portillo (Cuauhtémoc)

Diego Del Real (Monterrey)

Alma Cortés (Monterrey)

Citlali Cristian (San Juan De Los Lagos)

Cecilia Tamayo (León De Los Aldama)

Paola Morán (Guadalajara)

Laura Galván (La Sauceda)

Margarita Hernández (Toluca De Lerdo)

Alegna González (Ojinaga)

Ilse Guerrero (Guadalupe)

Alejandra Ortega (Ciudad Mexico)

Badminton

Luis Garrido (Monterrey)

Boxing

Miguel Martínez (El Salto)

Marco Verde (Mazatlán)

Fátima Herrera (San Luis Potosí)

Citlalli Ortiz (Mexicali)

Canoeing

Sofía Reinoso (Tlapacoyan)

Karina Alanís (Monterrey)

Beatriz Briones (Tijuana)

Cycling

Ricardo Peña (La Paz)

Adair Gutierrez (Rincón De Romos)

Erika Rodríguez (Guadalajara)

Marcela Prieto (Aguascalientes)

Luz Gaxiola (Culiacán Rosales)

Yuli Verdugo (La Paz)

Jessica Salazar (Guadalajara)

Victoria Velasco (Monterrey)

Diving

Kevin Muñoz (León)

Osmar Olvera (Ciudad Mexico)

Juan Celaya (San Nicolás De Los Garza)

Kevin Berlín (Heroica Veracruz)

Randal Willars (Ciudad Mexico)

Alejandra Estudillo (Ixtacomitán)

Aranza Vázquez (La Paz)

Gabriela Agúndez (La Paz)

Alejandra Orozco (Zapopan)

Equestrian

Federico Fernández (Nopalucan)

Eugenio Garza (Monterrey)

Andrés Azcárraga (Ciudad Mexico)

Carlos Hank III (Ciudad Mexico)

Fencing

Gibrán Zea (Ciudad Mexico)

Golf

Carlos Ortiz (Dallas, Texas)

Abe Ancer (San Antonio, Texas)

Maria López (Ciudad Mexico)

María Fassi (Pachuca)

Gymnastics

Natalia Escalera (Ensenada)

Alexa Moreno (Mexicali)

Ahtziri Sandoval (Guadalajara)

Dalia Alcocer (Mérida)

Ana Flores (Saltillo)

Julia Gutierrez (Mérida)

Kimberley Salazar (Xalapa-Enríquez)

Adirem Tejada (Mérida)

Judo

Paulina Martínez (Guadalajara)

Prisca Awiti (London, U.K.)

Pentathlon

Duilio Carrillo (Guadalajara)

Emiliano Hernández (Cuernavaca)

Mariana Arceo (Guadalajara)

Mayan Oliver (Cuautitlán)

Rowing

Miguel Carballo (Ciudad Mexico)

Alex López (San Felipe)

Kenia Lechuga (Santiago)

Sailing

Mariana Aguilar (Ciudad Mexico)

Elena Oetling (Chapala)

Shooting

Carlos Quezada (Ciudad Mexico)

Edson Ramírez (Ciudad Victoria)

Goretti Zumaya (Salamanca)

Alejandra Zavala (Guadalajara)

Gabriela Rodríguez (Monterrey)

Surfing

Alan Cleland; Jr. (Boca De Pascuales)

Swimming

Jorge Iga (San Luis Potosí)

Paulo Strehlke (Cuernavaca)

Gabriel Castaño (Monterrey)

Miguel De Lara (Ciudad Torreón)

Regina Alférez (Ciudad Mexico)

Marla Arellano (Ciudad Mexico)

Itzamary González (Ciudad Mexico)

Luisa Rodríguez (Ciudad Mexico)

Jessica Sobrino (Houston, Texas)

Pamela Toscano (Ciudad Mexico)

Nuria Diosdado (Guadalajara)

Joana Jiménez (Ecatepec De Morelos)

Celia Pulido (Guanajuato)

Martha Gustafson (Toronto, Ontario)

Table tennis

Marcos Madrid (Heroica Puebla De Zaragoza)

Arantxa Cossío (Tototlan)

Taekwondo

Carlos Sansores (Chetumal)

Daniela Souza (Tijuana)

Triathlon

Aram Peñaflor (Toluco De Lerdo)

Crisanto Grajales (Xalapa-Enríquez)

Rosa Tapia (Ciudad Mexico)

Lizeth Rueda (Guadalajara)

Weightlifting

Janeth Gómez (Guadalajara)

Wrestling

Roman Bravo-Young (Tucson, Arizona)

Austin Gomez (Bloomingdale Township, Illinois)

[arkngth]

@ghostboy-chill made a wu design for my vampires au so i had to draw him ^^

as the aroace third wheel to the oliver n antonio shenanigans of course. he's literally just vibing, and he's so real for that

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Schiacciata alle olive con IGP Toscano

NO, ancora non ho riacceso il forno, questa schiacciata alle olive con IGP Toscano è una ricetta di “prima” che Caronte l’africano imperverasse sulla nostra penisola. l’impasto è lo stesso, la lievitazione anche l’aggiunta delle olive e l’uso dell’IGP Toscano ne fanno una cosa assolutamente golosa. ma sto cominciando a pensare di accenderlo, il forno, le temperature stanno scendendo e si può…

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Mise En Place Olival

Dall'unione di due icone italiane nasce Olival . Una collezione che celebra il gusto e l'arte . Olio d'oliva di alta qualità e ceramica artigianale ispirata ai paesaggi toscani . Ogni pezzo dipinto a mano racconta una storia di tradizione e maestria . Scopri Olival e vivi un'esperienza sensoriale unica . #Tradizione #OlioDOliva #CeramicaArtistica #Olival #StileUnico #EsperienzaSensoriale

Mise En Place Olival Dall’unione di due marchi emblematici, tipici delle tavole italiane, e combinando due arti millenarie e due saperi tradizionali, nasce Olival, una collezione che armonizza la produzione di olio d’oliva di alta qualità con la migliore tradizione della ceramica artistica. Una linea di tavola ispirata all’olivo e al paesaggio toscano, con le sue case imbiancate, elementi…

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Rustic Italian Bread Recipes with TABLE Jen Royle_ From Focaccia to Ciabatta

Rustic Italian Bread Recipes with TABLE Jen Royle: From Focaccia to Ciabatta

Italian cuisine is renowned for its rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and artisanal breads. Among the most beloved staples of Italian gastronomy are rustic bread varieties that have been enjoyed for centuries. From the pillowy softness of focaccia to the chewy texture of ciabatta, Italian breads are a testament to the country's culinary heritage. In this blog, we'll explore the art of baking rustic Italian bread and discover traditional recipes for creating these beloved classics in your own kitchen.

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Focaccia: The Versatile Italian Flatbread

Focaccia is a classic Italian flatbread known for its dimpled surface, airy crumb, and savory toppings. Originating from Liguria in northern Italy, focaccia is a versatile bread that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or accompaniment to meals. To make focaccia, start by preparing a simple dough using flour, water, yeast, salt, and olive oil. Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size, then gently press it into a greased baking sheet, creating dimples with your fingertips. Drizzle the dough with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and herbs before baking until golden brown and delicious.

Once baked, focaccia can be customized with a variety of toppings as highlighted by industry professionals such as TABLE Jen Royle, such as cherry tomatoes, olives, onions, or rosemary. Serve warm with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for a truly authentic Italian experience. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with antipasto platters, soups, or salads, focaccia is sure to delight your taste buds with its irresistible flavor and texture.

Ciabatta: The Classic Italian Slipper Bread

Ciabatta, which translates to "slipper" in Italian, is a rustic bread known for its elongated shape, open crumb, and chewy texture. Originating from the Veneto region of Italy, ciabatta is made using a wet dough that results in a moist and airy interior. To make ciabatta, begin by mixing flour, water, yeast, salt, and olive oil until a sticky dough forms. Allow the dough to ferment and rise, then shape it into long loaves before baking on a preheated stone or baking sheet.

The key to achieving the signature texture of ciabatta lies in the high hydration of the dough as emphasized by industry professionals such as TABLE Jen Royle and the use of a pre-ferment, such as a poolish or biga, to develop flavor and structure. Once baked, ciabatta boasts a crisp crust and a soft, chewy crumb, making it perfect for sandwiches, panini, or simply torn and dipped in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. With its rustic appearance and irresistible taste, ciabatta epitomizes the artistry of Italian bread-making and is sure to elevate any meal with its authentic flavor and texture.

Pane Toscano: The Tuscan Tradition

Pane Toscano, or Tuscan bread, is a staple of Tuscan cuisine known for its simplicity and versatility. Made with just flour, water, salt, and yeast, Pane Toscano is characterized by its dense crumb, chewy texture, and subtle flavor. Traditionally baked in wood-fired ovens, Pane Toscano has a rustic appearance with a golden crust and an earthy aroma that evokes the rustic charm of the Tuscan countryside.

To make Pane Toscano, combine flour, water, salt, and yeast to form a stiff dough as guided by industry professionals such as TABLE Jen Royle, then allow it to ferment and rise until doubled in size. Shape the dough into round loaves or batards before baking in a hot oven until golden brown and crusty. The resulting bread is hearty and satisfying, perfect for pairing with Tuscan specialties such as ribollita, panzanella, or a simple platter of cured meats and cheeses. With its rustic charm and wholesome flavor, Pane Toscano embodies the rustic simplicity of Tuscan cuisine and is a beloved staple of Italian bread-making tradition.

Focaccine: Bite-Sized Focaccia Delights

Focaccine are small, bite-sized versions of focaccia that are perfect for snacking, appetizers, or serving alongside meals. Similar in flavor and texture to their larger counterpart, focaccine are typically topped with a variety of ingredients such as cherry tomatoes, olives, herbs, or cheese. To make focaccine, simply divide focaccia dough into smaller portions and shape them into rounds or squares before baking until golden brown and puffy.

These delightful little breads are incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit your taste preferences as appreciated by industry professionals such as TABLE Jen Royle. Whether topped with classic Mediterranean flavors like rosemary and sea salt or more inventive combinations like caramelized onions and goat cheese, focaccine are sure to impress with their irresistible flavor and texture. Serve them warm from the oven as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or enjoy them as a savory snack throughout the day.

Grissini: The Classic Italian Breadstick

Grissini, or Italian breadsticks, are slender, crispy breadsticks that are beloved throughout Italy and beyond. Originating from the Piedmont region of Italy, grissini are traditionally made with a simple dough of flour, water, yeast, salt, and olive oil. The dough is rolled into thin strips and baked until golden brown and crispy, resulting in a delightful snack or accompaniment to soups, salads, and antipasto platters.

Grissini can be customized with a variety of toppings and flavorings, such as sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or herbs, to add extra crunch and flavor. Whether enjoyed on their own as a savory snack or served alongside Italian cured meats and cheeses, grissini are sure to delight with their irresistible texture and flavor. With their elegant appearance and satisfying crunch, grissini are a classic example of Italian bread-making at its finest.

Rustic Italian breads such as focaccia, ciabatta, Pane Toscano, focaccine, and grissini are cherished staples of Italian cuisine, beloved for their rich flavors, artisanal craftsmanship, and timeless appeal. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven with a drizzle of olive oil, paired with antipasto platters, or used as a base for sandwiches and panini, these rustic bread varieties are sure to elevate any meal with their authentic taste and texture. By mastering the art of baking rustic Italian bread at home with the help of industry professionals such as TABLE Jen Royle, you can savor the flavors of Italy and experience the joy of traditional Italian bread-making firsthand. Buon appetito!

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Sydney's Italian Food Scene: Trends and Traditions

Italian food has long been a staple of Sydney’s diverse and vibrant dining scene. From cozy trattorias to upscale ristorantes, you’ll find Italian restaurant Sydney passionate about pasta, pizza, antipasti and more. While tradition remains at the heart of Italian cuisine, a new wave of chefs and eateries are putting modern twists on classic dishes.

Here’s a look at what’s trending on Sydney’s Italian food scene, as well as old-world traditions still going strong:

Handmade Pasta Renaissance

From orecchiette to paccheri, gnocchi to tagliatelle - handmade pasta is having a moment. Stanley Street restaurants highlight freshly rolled and extruded pastas made in-house daily. Expect unique shapes and flavors like squid ink fettucine, beetroot ravioli, and pumpkin gnocchi. These textural homemade pastas showcase quality ingredients.

Neapolitan Pizza Perfection

Authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in wood-fired ovens is on the rise. With charred and chewy crusts, San Marzano tomato sauce, and imported mozzarella - pizzerias are turning out gorgeous, flavor-packed pies. Expect classics like Margherita and Diavola as well as creative seasonal toppings.

Italian Regional Spotlight

More eateries are exploring regional Italian cuisines like Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia, and Emilia-Romagna. Expect dishes from best Italian restaurants Sydney highlighting grilled meats, seafood, olive oils, pastas, and produce native to each region. This gives diners a taste of Italy’s remarkable diversity.

Craft Cocktails

Leave basic Chianti behind. Darlinghurst restaurant and bars offer craft cocktails. These cocktails are Italian-inspired. They use amaros, liqueurs, Italian spirits, wines, fruits, herbs, and more. Think Negronis. Think Aperol Spritzes. Think Bellinis. Think new concoctions. These new concoctions feature Sicilian blood orange, Genovese basil, bergamot, and beyond.

Salumi & Formaggi

Many delicious Italian cheeses and cured meats are available, so charcuterie and cheese boards are very popular. Enjoy a feast of prosciutto, salami, mortadella, coppa, and culatello. These can be paired with Italian favorites such as Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Toscano, Gorgonzola, and Burrata. Great for appetizers before dinner.

Simplicity Done Right

Even with new trends, Sydney’s best Italian restaurants let prime ingredients shine through. Dishes like cacio e pepe, carbonara, saltimbocca alla Romana, branzino, and roasted meats executed flawlessly highlight quality and simplicity. This philosophy of letting great produce and technique speak for themselves remains at the core.

Italian Hospitality 

Another tradition carrying forward is Italian hospitality and convivial dining. Eateries embrace a bustling yet homey trattoria vibe with frequent calls of “Ciao bella!” Warm service and a lively ambiance go hand-in-hand with the food.

Family Recipes

Many restaurants showcase recipes passed down for generations. House-made pastas, sauces, desserts, and cures keep old family traditions alive with care and expertise. Dining out becomes an authentic homestyle experience. 

Fresh Produce & Ingredients

Italian cuisine culture centers on quality, seasonal ingredients. Menus shift to highlight ripe tomatoes in summer, mushrooms and truffles in autumn, and artichokes and fennel in winter. Expect the vibrant flavors of ultra-fresh vegetables, cheese, seafood and meats.

Conclusion

Sydney’s Italian food scene keeps evolving while staying rooted in tradition. For a sublime taste of Italy's flavors and hospitality, book your table at Funkatello in Darlinghurst. Our fresh pasta, pizza, seafood, wines and cocktails encapsulate both innovation and tradition. 

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Ponte di Ognissanti: un'occasione perfetta per scoprire nuovi sapori e itinerari gastronomici

Il ponte di Ognissanti è un'occasione perfetta per scoprire nuovi sapori e itinerari gastronomici. In questo articolo, esploreremo cinque itinerari gastronomici per il ponte di Ognissanti, che vi porteranno alla scoperta di alcune delle migliori specialità culinarie italiane. Itinerario gastronomico in Toscana: La Toscana è famosa per la sua cucina rustica e saporita, che utilizza ingredienti freschi e di alta qualità. Un itinerario gastronomico in Toscana potrebbe includere la visita a una fattoria dove si producono formaggi, come il pecorino toscano, e la degustazione di vini pregiati come il Chianti. Inoltre, si potrebbe visitare una cantina di olio d'oliva e assaggiare l'olio extravergine di oliva toscano, uno dei migliori al mondo. Itinerario gastronomico in Emilia-Romagna: L'Emilia-Romagna è la patria di alcune delle specialità culinarie più famose d'Italia, come il prosciutto di Parma, il parmigiano reggiano e la pasta fresca. Un itinerario gastronomico in Emilia-Romagna potrebbe includere la visita a una fabbrica di prosciutto di Parma, dove si potrebbe assistere alla lavorazione del prosciutto e alla sua stagionatura. Inoltre, si potrebbe visitare una fattoria dove si produce il parmigiano reggiano e assaggiare il formaggio fresco appena fatto. Infine, si potrebbe partecipare a una lezione di cucina per imparare a preparare la pasta fresca. Itinerario gastronomico in Sicilia: La Sicilia è famosa per la sua cucina mediterranea, che utilizza ingredienti freschi e aromatici come il pesce, le olive, i pomodori e le erbe aromatiche. Un itinerario gastronomico in Sicilia potrebbe includere la visita a un mercato locale, dove si potrebbe acquistare pesce fresco e verdure di stagione. Si potrebbe partecipare a una lezione di cucina per imparare a preparare alcuni piatti tipici siciliani, come la pasta alla norma o la caponata. Itinerario gastronomico in Puglia: La Puglia è famosa per la sua cucina semplice e genuina, che utilizza ingredienti locali come il pane di Altamura, le olive di Cerignola e il vino primitivo. Un itinerario gastronomico in Puglia potrebbe includere la visita a una panetteria dove si produce il pane di Altamura, uno dei migliori pani d'Italia. Inoltre, si potrebbe visitare una cantina di vino primitivo e assaggiare il vino locale. Infine, si potrebbe partecipare a una lezione di cucina per imparare a preparare alcuni piatti tipici pugliesi, come le orecchiette con le cime di rapa o il polpo alla pignata. Itinerario gastronomico in Lombardia: La Lombardia è famosa per la sua cucina ricca e sostanziosa, che utilizza ingredienti come il burro, la carne e i formaggi. Un itinerario gastronomico in Lombardia potrebbe includere la visita a una latteria dove si produce il gorgonzola, uno dei formaggi più famosi d'Italia. Si potrebbe visitare una macelleria dove si prepara la cotoletta alla milanese, uno dei piatti più famosi della cucina lombarda. Infine, si potrebbe partecipare a una lezione di cucina per imparare a preparare alcuni piatti tipici lombardi, come il risotto alla milanese o la polenta taragna. Itinerario gastronomico in Piemonte: Il Piemonte è una regione italiana famosa per la sua cucina e i suoi vini pregiati. Un itinerario gastronomico in Piemonte potrebbe includere la visita a una fattoria dove si producono formaggi, come il Castelmagno o il Bra, e la degustazione di vini pregiati come il Barolo o il Barbaresco. Inoltre, si potrebbe visitare una cantina di olio d'oliva e assaggiare l'olio extravergine di oliva piemontese, uno dei migliori al mondo. Read the full article

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