Monthly Archives: June 2018

This morning we toured one of the premier makers of culatello.  They showed us the process from the pigs to the selection of the best meat to the curing.  The meat hangs in the cellars for several years before it … Continue reading →

We walked to the center of Parma this morning at 9:00 AM. There we met our city guide.  He took us to Parma’s unique baptistery which is considered one of the most important medieval monuments in Europe. Next, we spent … Continue reading →

This region of Italy is known for making delicious Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. We checked out of our hotel at 7:00 then boarded our small bus. We first stopped at Lazzaro Spallanzani an institute where they make this cheese. I took … Continue reading →