Secretplaces Blog
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31 August 2023
What to eat in Puglia - Discover the Heart of Italian Flavours
Picture yourself strolling through the cobblestone streets of the south of Italy, where the gentle sea-breeze carries tales of ancient history and the aroma of freshly baked focaccia and homemade pasta. Welcome to Puglia, a real hidden gem, locate...
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08 November 2021
Truffle Season in Alba - our Secretplaces to stay.
Alba Truffles. A destination. A lifestyle. For some even a currency. But for all of them a heavenly experience. The most wanted mushroom in the world has its prime time once again. Every year when fall turns into winter, masses of self-proclaimed...
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20 October 2021
Percebes – a dangerous delicacy
Have you ever tried some delicious percebes? If you have traveled to the western European Atlantic coast, you might have noticed them on the menu in some cute little restaurant right by the coast. However, this seafood is still one of the best-...
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28 November 2021
San Giovanni d'Asso - The White Truffle Secret
San Giovanni d'Asso, the white truffle secret. Following up on our last post about the truffle season in Northern Italy, we wouldn’t be Secretplaces if we would not have another secret spot up our sleeves: Truffles in Tuscany. Tusca...
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26 February 2021
Filé a Parmegiana – The only Italian dish you will not find in Italy
You know how it is being taken to an Italian restaurant in some far away country wondering why you are not in a restaurant serving local food? Well, sometimes it is worth waiting before judging too soon. The good thing about food is that there are...
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15 January 2021
Cha Gio Heo Tôm – Vietnamese spring rolls get the ball rolling
Wanderlust can be quite persistent. I learned this the hard way at home on my couch. I was totally hungry after my Vietnam-trip this year and so I was longing for spring rolls. Authentic, Vietnamese spring rolls with a good filling. So I pulle...
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