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La Montecarlo, the dream pizzeria

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It had been a mild morning in Rome, full of activity - including a general Papal audience in St Peter's...

The three best bars in Florence, amended

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When 47 Plus was in Florence last year, the editors found the three best bars in the city. And here...

Cooking at Villa la Massa

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Learning to cook authentic Italian food in Tuscany, that's a dream for many people. The 47 Plus publisher, Christine Hogan,...

Days numbered for the French and their genius bread?

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Twice in the past year, Publisher Christine Hogan has found herself spending two weeks in the Cannes, in an apartment...

Red wine compound can slow brain ageing, study finds

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Resveratrol might keep brains young – but unfortunately wine contains too little to have effect write Katie Forster for The...

Give chicory an Italian name and ecco – Puntarelle alla romana!

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For foodies, Rome in Spring means a couple of things... beans on May Day for a start. And the best...

Make no mistake, agretti is no weed

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The green fronds of agretti were once sought across Europe to be reduced to ashes for use in making glass....

Best gelato in Florence? Your guide here!

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So what are you looking for in a good, artisanal gelato? It's all about the colour and the texture.  ...