Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Italy and in the world Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Italy are bonded together by 4000 years of history. The Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil stands out for its quality and limited production. Our yearly … Read More
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Ambassador of Abruzzo – Abruzzo Smart Ambassadors
About 2 years ago, I decided to move back home to believe and pursue a dream called Experience BellaVita. The dream of taking lucky visitors to experience authentic local culture and food of the lesser-known region of Abruzzo. Since the … Read More
Surgitt, Nonna’s Gnocchi Recipe from Teramo – Abruzzo Recipe
Difficulty Easy Preparation 120 minutes Cooking 5m Serves 4 people About Gnocchi is famous Italian pasta made from potatoes and flour. Here in Teramo, in Abruzzo, we call them ‘surgitt’ from the dialect ‘small mice’. The origin of the name … Read More
Famous films Made in Abruzzo
Abruzzo’s variety of landscapes makes it the perfect film set. Over the course of the years, many Abruzzo areas have been used as film sets. Let’s take a look together. Ladyhawke (1985) Have you heard of Ladyhawke, the American medieval fantasy film … Read More
Basket Weaving in Italy – Il Cestaio in Abruzzo
Behind a basket lies an infinite world of skills and experience of manual ability and deep knowledge of nature. The art of weaving is linked to the places and characteristic plants of each territory such as branches of willow, hazelnut, … Read More
Trabocco Abruzzo – The Italian RESTAURANT ON THE SEA
Enjoying the BellaVita & the food at the Italian pace, in one of the most wonderful places on earth, ‘Il TRABOCCO’ or also called trabucco restaurant. An ancient fisherman hut now converted into a sensational dining experience on top of … Read More
Pasta & Ceci (Chickpeas Pasta)- Abruzzo Recipe
Difficulty Easy Preparation 10m Cooking 2h (depending on chickpeas) Serves 4 people About ‘Formaggio fritto’ literally (fried cheese) is a traditional dish from Abruzzo. It is one of the most delicious, tasty and traditional dishes of the Abruzzo region. The … Read More
Necropolis of Campovalano Abruzzo, Italy
Necropolis of Campovalno in Abruzzo, Italy Have you ever visited a Necropolis? In the small town of Campovalano within the municipality of Campli, in Abruzzo, there is one of the most important Necropolis of central Italy, with tombs dating from … Read More
Formaggio Fritto (Fried Cheese recipe)- Abruzzo Recipe
Difficulty Easy Preparation 10m Cooking 10m Serves 4 people About ‘Formaggio fritto’ literally (fried cheese) is a traditional dish from Abruzzo.It is one of the most delicious, tasty and traditional dishes of the Abruzzo region. The origin of this dish … Read More
Pallotte Cacio e Ove (Cheese & Egg balls)-Abruzzo Recipe
Difficulty Easy Preparation 20m Cooking 20/25m Serves 10 people About This ricotta tart or ‘La torta dei pastori’ was used by the shepherds of Abruzzo as a morning or afternoon snack while they were away with their flock of sheep. … Read More