<strong>That's nuts: </strong>Liguria's famous raw nut pesto dates back to medieval times and has an Arab influence.
That's nuts: Liguria's famous raw nut pesto dates back to medieval times and has an Arab influence.
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<strong>Odd tastes: </strong><em>Cappon magro</em> is a seafood and vegetable salad perched on a biscuit.
Odd tastes: Cappon magro is a seafood and vegetable salad perched on a biscuit.
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<strong>See great food: </strong>Villages like Camogli have always fished, yet Ligurian food is based around vegetables.
See great food: Villages like Camogli have always fished, yet Ligurian food is based around vegetables.
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<strong>Old timers: </strong>Famous dishes like<em> farinata</em> (chickpea pancakes) have been around since the middle ages.
Old timers: Famous dishes like farinata (chickpea pancakes) have been around since the middle ages.
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<strong>Thin strip: </strong>The region of Liguria is jammed between the sea (like Boccadasse on the outskirts of Genoa) and mountains.
Thin strip: The region of Liguria is jammed between the sea (like Boccadasse on the outskirts of Genoa) and mountains.
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<strong>That's steep: </strong>Liguria is a region of steep cliffs and mountains, all terraced to produce food and wine.
That's steep: Liguria is a region of steep cliffs and mountains, all terraced to produce food and wine.
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<strong>Food streets:</strong> Genoa's <em>friggitorie</em>, or frying shops, have been deep-frying street food since medieval times.
Food streets: Genoa's friggitorie, or frying shops, have been deep-frying street food since medieval times.
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<strong>Wild stuff: </strong><em>Prebbugiun</em> is a mix of wild leaves or vegetables.
Wild stuff: Prebbugiun is a mix of wild leaves or vegetables.
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<strong>Eat your greens: </strong>Ligurians serve vegetables by themselves, in salads or in <em>torte</em> -- open-topped pies.
Eat your greens: Ligurians serve vegetables by themselves, in salads or in torte -- open-topped pies.
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