A simple start — A typical Italian breakfast involves a simple coffee and pastries, often filled with custard, cream or chocolate. Courtesy Pamela Berger/Sweetpeachblog.com Coffee and camaraderie — At the Fashion Cafe in Bologna, neighbors greet each other in the morning and peruse books at this modern coffee bar within a bookstore. Courtesy Pamela Berger/Sweetpeachblog.com Parmigiano Reggiano — This local Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, aged 30 months, presents complex flavors that can't be understood until tried -- and savored. Courtesy Pamela Berger/Sweetpeachblog.com Stuffed zucchini — Zucchini stuffed with meatballs at All'Osteria Bottega may remind you of your Italian relatives' cooking. Courtesy Pamela Berger/Sweetpeachblog.com A neighborhood osteria — The osteria is about a 20-minute walk from downtown Bologna on a quiet unassuming street. Courtesy Pamela Berger/Sweetpeachblog.com Rigatoni — Freshly made rigatoni with a white ragout of cannellini beans, rosemary, small sausage meatballs and peas is a simple, yet unforgettable, dish. Courtesy Pamela Berger/Sweetpeachblog.com Molten chocolate cake with currants — Molten chocolate cake with red currants provides a fitting feast's end. Courtesy Pamela Berger/Sweetpeachblog.com Gelato — An espresso and a cup of delicious gelato provide a late-afternoon boost. Courtesy Pamela Berger/Sweetpeachblog.com Prev Next
