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A Foodie Tour of Italy: 27 Bucket List Food Experiences
How do you begin planning a foodie tour to Italy? With so many great things to do in Italy, even narrowing it down to food tours and experiences would still take years to hit the highlights!
But we are undeterred. You’ve got to start someplace, right? We wanted to create a bucket list just for all the great Italy food experiences — for the foodies, the buongustaios, the travelers like you and me who visit Italy just for the food!
Nothing against the culturally significant UNESCO heritage sites, endless ruins for archeology lovers, religious pilgrimage sites, and must-see sites for historophiles, oenophiles and cinephiles. They’re all well worth a visit. But in a country like Italy where you’re surrounded by good food, all we want to do is eat! #sorrynotsorry
A Foodie Tour of Italy
So we took the liberty of narrowing down a list of our favorite culinary experiences, activities, and exciting food tours for those of us who are all about the food in Italy.
Besides, we thought you’d appreciate a little help with narrowing down the dizzying number of choices for what to do in Italy when you want to experience this amazing country through food.
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What’s in this Italy Foodie Tour? (Click to Jump Ahead)
Venice • Bologna • Florence • Naples • Sicily
Emilia Romagna • Piedmont • Lombardy • Veneto • Trentino-Alto Adige • Liguria • Friuli Venezia Giulia
Campania • Umbria • Lazio • Tuscany
Puglia • Calabria • Sardinia • Sicily
Is Italy Bucket List Worthy?
Even still, 26 experiences is a mere drop in the bucket list — there are so many more so we’ll just keep adding to it. As bucket lists tend to do, we’ll end up adding as fast as we cross one off!
Included in this foodie tour of Italy are some of the more unique experiences we’ve had in our time spent traveling in Italy. We also asked several travel experts around the world to weigh in on their favorites as well.
What make these Italy things to do bucket list worthy? These are culinary experiences, a cut above the usual tours. They are food experiences to have in Italy with the added Wow factor on where to have them. The combination of enjoying certain foods and activities at the place makes them truly unique — like eating baguette in Paris, taking a spice tour in the souk of Marrakech, or sipping Vino Nobile in Montepulciano. The addition of place elevates the activity to an experience worthy of any Italy Foodie’s bucket list.
So start adding to your list and enjoy this Italy Bucket List for Foodies!
26 Top Food Experiences in Italy (by Region from North to South)
Visit Italy’s Food Markets
One of our favorite ways to experience the local food in Italy — no matter where we are — is at the nearest local market. Italy has so many markets where you can eat the regional street food or chat with the locals, but there are a few historic markets well worth mentioning:
In Venice, a visit to the Rialto Market is a must — it’s the oldest market in Venice. The Rialto market is a perfect example of the Italian dedication to seasonal food items. You’ll find fresh fruits and Italian cheeses to munch as you browse, fresh veggies, figs, honey and much more. Just next door under a very cool 19th century pavilion is the fish market.
One of the first places to visit when you arrive in Bologna is the famous Quadrilatero, adjacent to the Piazza Maggiore. The market dates back centuries and was the original location for the guilds of Bologna — from fish mongers, butchers and bakers to gold artisans. Today, the Quadrilatero is a great place for Aperitivo and dinner.
Just a few blocks from the Piazza del Duomo in Florence is the Mercato Centrale, the premier market in Firenze. This should be on your Florence must-do list especially if you want to experience the foods that Florence is famous for. Here you’ll find two floors in a beautiful historic glass and iron building. Fresh baked artisan breads, fresh pasta, sandwiches, pastries, and local street foods will have you overwhelmed at where to start. Start anywhere but be sure to finish with a gelato and espresso.
In Naples, La Pignasecca market might be small compared to some other markets in the city, but this historic market is famous for the traditional seasonal foods that are the essence of Naples. Local folks shop here at the stalls for fish, fruits, vegetables, and meats. Cafes, shops, enotecas, and vendors selling typical street food are found throughout the market. This is where to go to eat like a Neapolitan.
Further south in Sicily, Ballarò is the largest and oldest market in Palermo. This market will give you a full appreciation for the seasonal cuisine that Palermitans enjoy every day. Not only does the market have the usual local produce, meat, cheese, and fish stands, it is also a lively flea market where vendors sell all sorts of things.This is definitely a must-see market.
2. Visit FICO Eataly
If you’re the kind of foodie who loves their food experience served in a theme park setting, then FICO Eataly might be for you. The self-described Italy Food Theme Park is very popular with group tours as you might imagine, but if you go at off hours, the pace is a bit less crowded. You can experience everything from cooking classes and demonstrations to specialty wine dinners and events.
3. Take the Trifecta Food Tour in Emilia Romagna
Emilia Romagna produces so many of Italy’s significant food products, and three of these uber iconic foods — prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, and parmigiano reggiano cheese —can be experienced (literally from soup to nuts) on this food tour from Bologna or Modena. It is by far, one of the best Italy food tours you can take!
The original tour company who created their Italian Days Food Experience is still the best. If there is one foodie thing to do in Bologna you need to take, it is this one!
You’ll get to tour a local cheese factory to see the full process of how they make the King of Cheese, from the early morning milk delivery to tasting the final aged wheel of cheese, visit a small family-run acetaia where they age traditional balsamico di Modena in the attic for up to 25 years, and see the production of Italy’s famous prosciutto hams. If ever there was a must-do food tour, it’s this one!
4. Go Nuts for Nutella
If you love hazelnuts, Turin is one foodie city you have to visit! It’s the home of Nutella, the decadent chocolate-y, hazelnut-ty spread beloved by foodies around the world. The food brand is so ubiquitous in fact, there are more than several knock offs who only dream of borrowing some of that Nutella shine.
But while Turin may lure those with a heavy sweet tooth, eating Nutella at the source isn’t the only amazing thing to do in Turin for foodies. The city is also home to several other amazing food brands like Lavazza, Gianduiotto chocolates, and even one very fine spirit, Carpano vermouth.
5. Savor Slow Food in Milan
The region of Piedmont is home to Italy’s slow food movement which began in the 1980s as a sort of protest to the growth of fast food eateries in this part of the country. Passionate chefs, local growers, and other advocates for authentic Italian cuisine created this grassroots movement that continues today. In fact, the trend toward slow travel in Italy and around the world has this movement to thank.
In nearby Milan, there’s one place every foodie should visit — Osteria del Treno — and a great Milan food experience. If you recently saw Stanley Tucci “searching for Italy” around Milano, he made a stop at this famous osteria and his veal shank and potatoes looked amazing. The Osteria’s Sala Liberty ballroom was built in 1898 as a union hall for the Milan’s rail workers who worked at the nearby Stazione Centrale.
Since then, Osteria del Treno has been serving traditional slow food like Milanese occo buco and the beautiful amber-colored saffron risotto in the lively dance hall atmosphere featuring traditional live music. If your northern Italy culinary tour needs a real highlight, you can’t get much better than this!
6. Sip a Bellini at Harry’s Bar
Venice is known for many things, but some foodies still don’t know the original Harry’s Bar began here. Opened in 1931 by Giuseppe Cipriani and named for Harry Pickering, a long-time patron of the Hotel Cipriani bar, there’s enough legend and celebrity panache to make it worthy of a visit to sip its signature Italian cocktail — the Bellini.
Carnivores should also try the beef carpaccio — also famously invented by Mr. Cipriani right here nearly a century ago — or a traditional cicchetti. If you’d prefer your raw meat with something less fruity, try washing it down with a dry martini, rumored to be the best in Venice.
Speaking of cicchetti in Venice…
7. Eat Cichetti in Venice
The food is surely one reason why Venice should be on every Italy lover's bucket list. It doesn't matter whether you enjoy the highlights for just a few hours or over the course of two or three days in Venice, the cicchetti bars in the city are worth the trip alone.
Cicchetti are the tapas of the world-famous lagoon city, and the most popular food to enjoy with a sip of wine along one of the many canals after a long day of sightseeing — they’re as popular with locals as they are with tourists. Cicchetti is the preferred street food in Venice, as opposed to pizza as in other parts of Italy. Pizza isn’t a typical dish in Venice, as open fires, such as those used in pizza ovens, were long forbidden due to the high risk of fire.
Cicchetti comes in many different forms and flavors. Baccalà mantecato (stockfish spread) on crostini, Sarde in saor (pickled sardines with onions), and Mozzarella in Carrozza (breaded and baked mozzarella) are particularly popular. Especially in a city by the sea like Venice, seafood is naturally on the list of ingredients everywhere.
A very good place to try authentic cicchetti is the Bàcaro Cantine del Vino Già Schiavi (Fondamenta Nani, 992, 30123 Venezia) in the Dorsoduro neighborhood of Venice. The queue can be quite long here, which is always a good sign and proves the popularity of the dishes on offer here. But it’s faster than you think and we’ll worth the wait!
Explored by Phil from Journication
8. Take A Veneto Prosecco Tour
Over the last several years, Prosecco has grown in popularity across the world and becoming one of the most beloved Italian wines. But while many people enjoy a glass of Prosecco, far fewer know that you can visit the Prosecco vineyards and wineries of Italy, located just an hour away from the floating city of Venice.
Prosecco DOC is produced across the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions of Northern Italy, while the highest quality Prosecco, Prosecco Superior DOCG, is produced in a small region between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene in Veneto. Although Prosecco can be produced elsewhere, DOC and DOCG wines signify higher standards of production and higher quality products, a.k.a. the best Prosecco you'll ever taste!
You can reach Italy's Prosecco region by train from the cities of Venice or Treviso. Once you arrive in the area, you'll need to hire a Prosecco driver to get around, so that none of your party gets landed being designated driver. The majority of wineries welcome guests with open arms and will happily give you a tour of their vineyards and wineries, teach you about their production process and set up a tasting with their own wines, accompanied by delicious local meats and cheeses.
Being a small and relatively undiscovered wine region, a visit to the beautiful Prosecco hills is truly one of the most unique and exciting Italy culinary tours you can take.
Toured and tasted by Emily of London City Calling
9. Blend Food and Nature in the Dolomites
Mountaineering and backpacking have no place for the traveler in touch with local food, or do they? One visit to the Italian Alps (especially in the warmer months) answers that question. Hiking the Dolomites offers nature-loving foodies a healthy dose of food and wine to pair with their taste of the great outdoors.
Everyone should travel to Italy to experience the magnificent cities, but it’s a hustle and touristic bustle that can leave you or your family well-fed but drained.
The northern reaches of Italy impress the soul with the magnificent Dolomite mountain range of limestone craggy peaks and delicious little mountain huts along the trails serving Italian food that’ll make your heart melt.
Rifugio Averau, near the famous Cinque Torri WWI history experience and ski area, turns away most reservations despite being located on a rocky peak in the Dolomites. The best thing on the menu is a 30-year old ravioli recipe made with nuts and cheese that compels the biggest foodie to come back for more year after year, after every breathtaking hike.
But hunger is the best spice, they say, and when you combine a hike with a gourmet restaurant, the food of South Tyrol tastes even better.
Stay at one of the local mountain huts, like Rifugio Lazazuoi for a night you’ll never forget.
Experienced by Morgan at Crave the Planet
Bolzano is the perfect base from which to explore the Dolomites. Check out our recommended restaurants in Bolzano and places to stay!
10. Make Pasta al Barolo, Red Wine Pasta
Located in the heart of the Italian Alps between Lake Garda and the Dolomites, the mountainous province of Trentino is a Northern Italian culinary haven. Northern Italian cuisine is typified by hearty food that sees locals through the long (and often bitter) winters, with culinary influences from neighboring Austria, France and Switzerland.
The region’s food is hearty and unique, and they’ve even managed to make pasta dishes even better.
How? Add a glass of the local Trentino Teroldego, a rich and fruity red wine — and we’re not talking wine with pasta, we’re talking about wine in the pasta! Created from the deep, punchy red grapes that have been cultivated there for centuries in picturesque vineyards framed by the looming Alps, the addition of Teroldego adds an irresistible, fruity (but not too sweet) tipple to the pasta dough which creates an extra-savory, slightly bitter umami note, and an unshakeable feeling of wanting more.
You can find red wine pasta throughout Italy, and it’s popular in Chianti. But in Trentino, pasta al Barolo is a specialty, so taking a pasta making class to learn how to make it is the perfect foodie thing to do in Italy! And so you don’t feel bad that you ate all the pasta afterward, pasta al Barolo is so beloved that you can even find excellent pre-made dried red wine pasta to take home!
A cooking class in this region of Italy is a must, as well as the purchase of a bottle (or a case) of Teroldego… if the Italians haven’t bought them all already.
Tasted by Julianna at The Discoveries Of
11. Eat Pesto
If you’re daydreaming of seaside views and colorful houses perched high on clifftops, plan to visit Genoa, Camogli, Portofino or the Cinque Terre. The warm sea air rolls in from the Mediterranean and blankets the hills of Liguria, making ideal conditions for growing grapes and basil — lots and lots of basil! And fresh basil means fresh pesto sauce, the tempting green sauce you’ll find everywhere in the region.
Ligurian pesto varies in the ratio of ingredients from chef to chef, but is always made with basil, pignoli nuts, olive oil, either pecorino or parmigiano cheese, and salt and pepper. throughout Liguria, you’ll find one delicate pasta shape that blends well with local pesto — the twisty Trofie noodle is most often served, and often used as a topping on grilled crostini.
Friuli Venezia Giulia
12. Gorge on Liptauer Cheese
When you think of Italian cheeses, you might think of mozzarella, Gorgozola, parmesan or mascarpone. However, if you are visiting the Trieste region of Friuli Venezia Giulia area of Northeast Italy, you might notice large bowls of orange cream cheese in delicatessens. This is the famous local cheese called Liptauer.
The recipe for Liptauer is a closely guarded secret. Each shop, town and even family has their own way of making it.
Ingredients include ricotta blended with goats cheese, some Gorgonzola, anchovy paste, maybe some mustard, cornichons, cumin, bell peppers and the all-important paprika. The paprika gives Liptauer its orange hue.
Bringing together the influences of the surrounding countries of Austria and Slovenia, liptauer is a reminder that the area was once under Austro-Hungarian rule.
Gorizia, which shares a border with Slovenia, is the perfect place to try Liptauer. While the Italian family delicatessens use more Italianate ingredients like cornichons, the Austrian one are peppery, and crisp red bell peppers give an extra bite.
This spreadable cheese is creamy, peppery with a warmth from the paprika. Served on toast, as a dip or even served in small ice cream cones in Trattoria alla Luna, one of the best places to eat in Gorizia.
Sampled by Larch of The Silver Nomad
13. Eat Pizza in Napoli
If you’re a pizza lover — and especially if you are not — there is no better food experience to have in Italy than eating pizza in Napoli. After all, this is the birthplace of Pizza Margherita — just one reason you’ll love it if you’re not a particular fan of pizza — it just may change your mind forever about pizza.
Pizza in Naples Italy is bursting with flavor and rolled to just the right thickness. Though it’s lightly topped with a crushed tomato sauce and just a few dabs of bufala mozzarella, the dough always takes center stage. Baked in a 900° wood fired brick oven until the crust is toasty and the toppings bubbling, it’s a work of art.
Neapolitan-style pizza is slightly gooey in the middle, and you eat it with a knife and fork, or as a street food — folded in quarters and wrapped in paper to go. There’s nothing else like it in the world!
14. Taste Fior de Latte Cheese on the Amalfi Coast
Eating copious quantities of Tomato Caprese is one of the joys of traveling in Italy so you should definitely book a cheese production demonstration during your travels. In a three-generation family store near Bomerano, you can visit Naclerio in his home and cheese shop, and watch him make Fior de latte — the “flower of milk” — the other less-famous mozzarella cheese of the Amalfi Coast.
The family owns its herd of cows so its fresh cow's milk mozzarella cheese is locally sourced. In the front of the store is the retail shop. But in a separate demonstration room, visitors can see how milk is transformed into compact mozzarella balls or braided in long cheese skeins. Watch “il mastro formaggiaio” (the master cheesemaker) stir the cauldron with his blue plastic gloves, and his crisp white apron matching the bubbling milk.
After the milk is curdled, he removes the whey. The curd is immersed in the hot water. He kneads the curds then breaks off skeins to mold into mozzarella balls. They are sprinkled with salt from Sicily. He ends by braiding several skeins off cheese into "treccia." The demo ends with samples of cheese served with crackers.
Tasted by Terri at Female Solo Trek
15. Sip Limoncello on the Amalfi Coast
When life gives you lemons you can make lemonade, but why… when you can make limoncello. If you’ve been to the Amalfi Coast before, the bright yellow citrus fruit the size of grapefruit are lemons, and they grow everywhere under the sun along this beautiful stretch of coast in southern Italy.
Italians take their limoncello seriously too, and households regularly make their own as Americans make iced tea in the summertime. Limoncello is make from the skin of lemons, so the taste is bright and lemony, but will hit you hard if you drink too much. Sip a limoncello after a meal, what Italians call a digestivo. It’s the perfect ending to any Italian meal.
16. Go Truffle Hunting
One of Italy’s most exquisite (and expensive) foods is the truffle, and foodies to Italy can find all about truffles on a truffle hunting tour in Umbria, Tuscany, Piedmont, and Marche. It’s such a great experience!
You’ll learn about the time and expertise it takes to find these delicate morsels in the ground using trained truffle dogs (not pigs), and the differences between white and black truffles found in these regions of Italy.
And the best part is most truffle tours in Italy include a truffle dinner at the end of the tour at a local restaurant that specializes in cooking dishes that feature the earthy goodness of this prized local food.
17. Make Pasta in Rome
The only thing that may beat eating fresh pasta in Italy is getting to personally hand-make the entire dish with an Italian chef in the heart of Rome. Taking an Italian pasta making class in Rome is as iconic as you can get, and should be at the top of every bucket list for foodies. Throw in a glass or two of fresh Italian vino, and you will be truly living La Dolce Vita.
There are many popular pasta making classes in Rome, but the best ones all include a lesson from an Italian chef, include a couple different dishes of pasta and wine, and feature an amazing location like a rooftop patio, a family restaurant, or a visit to a local market. Most classes are open to the public, but are kept to small groups to keep the experience intimate.
In most Rome pasta making classes, groups can expect to meet plenty of like-minded travelers and foodies while hand rolling and shaping pasta. Amazing spiced aromas fill the air as pasta sauced is made from scratch and taught step by step. After the dishes are complete, the class dines together, toasting their new skills and new found friendships.
Made and devoured by Olivia of Girl With Blue Sails
18. Devour a Steak
Carnivores to Italy shouldn’t miss tasting one of Tuscany’s most famous foods, Bistecca Fiorentina, the classic Florentine style cut of beef. Devouring this two-inch thick T-bone or porterhouse steak is a bucket list item for foodies in Florence. The steak comes specifically from Chianina cattle, and the traditional preparation is uniquely Tuscan, seared on both sides on a grill over a bed of hot coals.
The steak is seasoned with just only salt and pepper, and brushed with olive oil using a sprig of fresh rosemary. It’s a steak lover’s dream — served rare, and enjoyed with a full bodied Tuscan red wine.
If you want a more social experience, try taking this tour for an entertaining Florentine steak experience complete with helpful info and a small group of new carnivore besties!
19. A Tuscan Food and Wine Tour at Agriturismo Marciano and La Lastra
If you are looking for a bucket list food and wine tour in Tuscany, it's hard to beat an experience that delves into the world of Italy's finest wines and foods, starting in one of Tuscany's most picturesque settings among the rolling hills of Siena. At Agriturismo Marciano, you can experience a wine tasting and tour of their organic vineyards producing wine under the name La Lastra.
Afterwards, you’ll sit down to a five-course meal, complete with wine pairings from the organic vineyard and eat family-style at the table getting to know other guests from all over the world.
Agriturismo Marciano is the perfect place to stay on your foodie tour of Tuscany because it has it all: a romantic farmhouse surrounded by organic vineyards and olive groves; a cooking class offering hands-on classes on how to make Italian dishes with local products; a tasting room where it's possible to sample the estate's wines and olive oils, and a restaurant with a menu full of fresh produce from the farm.
From Agriturismo Marciano, it's easy to explore other foodie destinations in Tuscany, including one of Italy's most beautiful cities, Siena. You can spend an entire day exploring the narrow streets of the city, with its colorful open-air market and numerous museums while sampling the fares of this heavenly country.
Enjoyed by Casandra from Karpiak Caravan
20. Take A Cooking Class in Florence
One of the best ways to experience the local Italian cuisine on your trip to Italy, is by taking a cooking class in Florence. The class runs for the entire day and involves going to the local market in the morning to pick up the ingredients, pass by a few family run cheese, bread, and meat shops, and then meeting the chef at his kitchen, to cook a three course traditional Italian meal.
The Italian cuisine is based on the simplicity of fresh, good quality ingredients. The dishes you are going to cook in this class are the classic bruschetta, tagliatelle al ragu, spinach and ricotta ravioli and panna cotta. The class is hands on, meaning that you will be involved in every single element of the preparation of the dishes, from chopping onions and garlic to making fresh pasta.
During the break, the chef will invite you to his little terrace above the kitchen, where he will treat you with his homemade Prosecco. He’ll also regal you with stories and a few secrets about Florence, from the drinking holes in the walls (literally!) to the strong ties within the neighborhood communities.
Back in the kitchen, you will get to enjoy the food you’ve just cooked, washed down by a couple of glasses of red wine.
Cooked with love by Joanna of The World in My Pocket
21. Learn to Cook Tuscan Specialties
Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci are at the heart of Tuscany's "Oil and Wine Road" (La Strada del Vino) along Italy's Etruscan Coast. This is one of the best regions to dive deeper into the top quality ingredients and food heritage of Italy. To do just that, check out the cooking classes and food tours by Chicca Maione of Cooking In Tuscany. Her collaborative home-cooked meal experiences are sure to delight your taste buds.
The owner of Casa Toscana, Chicca, is a charismatic host and fantastic home cook. She lives on the main floor of her Tuscan farmhouse, where she hosts cooking classes from her home kitchen. (She also rents out two apartments above and has started an online Cooking Club during the pandemic, if you'd like to expand your experience.)
Cooking with Chicca is an interactive cultural experience ending in a feast for the whole family. We had the opportunity to stay with Chicca and take part in a number of her cooking classes and tours. The delicious dishes we made ranged from hand-rolled pasta to chocolate almond cake. The recipes come from past generations in Chicca's family. When the ingredients don't come from her garden, she sources mostly from local producers. Delicious!
This is truly a food experience you'll never forget! Plus, just a short but vigorous hike up the hill from Chicca's house is a charming little village with cafes where you can truly experience Tuscany off the beaten path. This is a great spot to relax a bit, enjoy world class ingredients, and make lasting memories.
Home made by Michelle of Intentional Travelers
22. Watch the Pasta Ladies at Work
Foodies, if you’re heading to Puglia in the heel of the boot, grab your camera and phones and get ready for one of Italy’s most unique food experiences. Browse the narrow streets of Bari and you may have a chance to see — or even try your hand at —one of the region’s most amazing pasta making experience.
Ladies of the community often set up their pasta tables right outside their homes early in the day, and make the local pasta known as orecchiette, or pasta ears. Dough is kneaded then cut into appropriate sizes to make the little ears by hand. But don’t be shy — step up and ask for a lesson, and purchase a portion or two for later.
Want to learn how to roll like these ladies? This small group pasta making tour in Bari is perfect and you’ll devour what you make for lunch!
23. Taste Olive Oil
Puglia is known for the endless hectares of olive groves strewn throughout the region, which produce some of the best olive oil in Italy. So much goes into the production of Italian olive oil from harvest to the table, and you can immerse yourself in just this one food at several events, markets, and tours held in several cities. From cooking classes, and tours of olive oil factories, there is plenty of green to go around.
But when it comes to a feast for your palate, why not try an olive oil tasting? You’ll learn which olives make the best oil and taste the subtle notes of olive oil for a good understanding of how it flavors the many dishes in Italian cuisine.
24. Spice it Up with Calabrian Peppers annual Peperoncino Festival
If there’s one food that is ubiquitous in Calabria, it’s the fiery reddish brown Calabrian pepper! But don’t worry if you’re not a fan of too much heat — Calabrian peppers don’t have capsicum that’s off the charts hot, but they do have tons of flavor.
Calabrian peppers are a medium-hot chili (25,000 to 40,000 Scoville heat units) — more than jalapeños but slightly less than cayenne pepper. But here’s the thing: the flavor of Calabrian peppers is unique — smoky, fruity, and a touch salty. They’re a popular chili for many Italian dishes, but their usage goes well beyond pasta sauce, and they pair so well with the local seafood that is so much a part of Calabrian cuisine.
If you’re a chili fan, for nearly 30 years since 1992, the town of Diamante has celebrated the pepper in its annual Peperoncino Festival held each year in mid September. The 5 day event draws nearly 100,000 chili-loving visitors a year from around the globe.
25. Taste Sella & Mosca Wine
Known for its beautiful beaches that make it a perfect summer holiday destination, Sardinia actually has much more to offer beyond its striking natural beauty. Should you decide to visit, make sure to explore one of the best wineries in Sardinia and head to the lovely Alghero - a Catalan enclave on the northwestern coast of Sardinia - where you can book a wine tasting tour at Cantine Sella & Mosca, to date the largest and oldest registered vineyard in Sardinia.
A typical tasting experience actually starts with a tour of the vineyard. You will be taken around to discover the main buildings - the chapel that was built in the 1950s and the statue right next to it, contributed by prime Sardinian sculptor late Pinuccio Sciola; the cellar where the barrels are kept; the cellar where the most precious bottles are kept.
You will learn about its history and unique location - can you believe a proper necropolis was found on its grounds? - and more. The final stop is the actual wine tasting experience. You will have several options to book from, but perhaps you may want to opt for the signature wines, to try the vineyard's best sellers. In this case, the tasting will be accompanied by a lovely selection of local breads, cheeses and charcuterie.
And wine pours are actually quite generous, considering it is a tasting tour! Expect to pay between €30 and €45 for your wine tasting experience.
Tasted by Claudia of Strictly Sardinia
26. Attend the Salina Caper Festival
The ‘green island’ of Salina in Sicily’s Aeolian archipelago is lauded for its fruit trees and grapes, the latter used to make Malvasia wine. Another of the island’s most popular food products, capers, is so beloved, it even has its own festival day.
The Caper Festival takes place at Pollara every June in commemoration of the Mediterranean staple that’s grown in such large volumes on Salina, it’s one of the island’s biggest exports. Rich volcanic soils are perfect for cultivating caper shrubs, and you’ll find berries artfully sprinkled atop food in every restaurant (including at Da Alfredo where the Salina caper Pane Cunzato is the stuff of legend).
For the festival, chefs and local restaurateurs descend on the piazza in front of the village church to whip-up their best Sicilian recipes that showcase plump, juicy, sea-salty capers in all their glory.
Meanwhile the island’s winemakers set up booths and crack open their bottles. A ticket to the show affords you bottomless drinks and as many plates of antipasto and pasta Puttanesca as you can handle.
Though lesser-known, Salina’s Caper Festival is a fine example of Italy’s slow food culture and an absolute highlight of any foodie trip. Although it attracts visitors, it’s still very much a local affair and doubles as a celebration of the island’s unique culture and agricultural heritage.
Tasted by Emily of Wander-Lush
27. Eat Street Food in Palermo
There are a lot of reasons to visit Palermo, and the street food scene definitely ranks near the top!
What is wonderful about the city is that the street food is omnipresent and forms such an integral part of the locals life. From the cornetto with the very short (and very potent) espresso in the morning, to the canollo for midmorning snack and the pane con milza (spleen sandwich) after a night out on the town.
Fancy a brunch, Palermitan style? You got it, simply walk into your local rosticceria and pick up a variety of items considered among the best Palermitan street food.
When you go to order your delicious slice of heaven, there is one golden rule you must remember. When in Palermo you order an Arancina (with an a) and you will receive a round ball of rice filled with ragú.
The city of Catania (in the southeastern part of the Island) has Arancino (with an o) served in a shape of a cone. A centuries-old feud exists between the cities about the right shape and spelling of this street food, and you don’t want to get mixed up in this. Just eat and enjoy!
Devoured by Caroline of Veggie Wayfarer
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In a move designed to help Cambodia salvage its international image following the recent violent coup, Phnom Penh authorities said they were cracking down on organised crime, police lawlessness and illegal weapons. Topping an eight-point security plan announced by coup leader and Second Prime Minister Hun Sen, was the need to combat a new wave of kidnappings, which authorities said were being organised by former expatriate Cambodians, Macau gangsters and corrupt local police. At least 50 people have been kidnapped for ransom in the capital during the last six months, according to a security official close to investigations. The official said the situation had become 'much worse' following the coup in early July, with up to five cases reported to police each week. 'But that's just the tip of the problem, many people will deal with kidnappers without telling the authorities,' he said. Ransom demands from kidnappers have also increased dramatically. 'Late last month a local businessman involved in construction was snatched and his abductors demanded US$300,000 (HK$2.32 million). In the end he was released after his family paid US$120,000 in cash,' he said. The head of Cambodian Interpol, General Skadavy Ly Roun, confirmed the trends. He said the main perpetrators appeared to be Cambodians who had lived in France, Australia or the United States but had returned home after falling foul of the law abroad. 'Cambodia is like a warehouse of criminals. Our lax immigration laws make it very easy for criminals to come and live here,' General Skadavy said. 'But I have to be frank with you. One of the biggest problems is corrupt policemen and soldiers. 'Expatriate criminals come back to Cambodia with money, they pay the policemen and soldiers, even to kill people.' General Skadavy said there were three main gangs of kidnappers in Phnom Penh, the largest of which included about 100 Cambodian, Lao and Vietnamese former expatriates who had formed a gang, the Asian Boyz, in California. He said the the second-largest was a group of gangsters from Macau, while the third was headed by 'Cambodian military and police officials'. He confirmed that a group of 10 policemen and soldiers had been arrested late last month. 'Before we were powerless. Two prime ministers meant we really had two police forces and often we could not approach the criminals,' General Skadavy said. 'But Hun Sen has given the green light now to go after kidnappers, whoever they are.'


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Private security companies in London can take on equality and diversity programmes for betterment
There is a great extent of scope when it comes to gay, lesbian, and bisexual charities. The recent press releases have shown that there are very few, in fact, near-nil private security companies in London that can provide staff or employees for lesbians, gays, and bisexuals.
Although in security companies in London, there are an increasing number of lesbians, gays, and bisexuals people working. However, their specifications are not catered to by their employers and bosses.
Private security companies in London needs to take steps to work on LGBT equality at various levels. Moreover, they also need to provide an ideal business sense to the community. If there is equality, this will lead to an increased customer base. Besides, it will result in a better customer experience.
With diversity in training, the security staff will be able to handle a variety of people and situations. For that, adequate training is needed to bring about a positive change. This makes them prepared to cope with different situations at all times.
Security companies in London may be forced to work in a highly volatile scenario, leading to contentious situations. The skills and training will play an integral role. Security staff will be capable of managing a variety of people without any discrimination.
Security staff may be forced to work in detention centres with LGBT detainees. They might also rub shoulders with them at different events, galleries, clubs, functions, retail outlets, or with LGBT consumers. Here, it is imperative for the security workers to be well-trained and skilled to handle such people. This will ultimately result in avoiding any illegal discrimination, harassment, or offense.
A robust diversity and equality programme will bring major evolution. This provides a distinct business advantage along with just and fair treatment towards them. As several organisations are asking for equality and diversity, this will tend to bring goodwill. The business will benefit from improved brand loyalty along with an improved reputation.
This will improve the overall recruitment process and facilitate top talent in different ways. Additionally, with this, an inclusive atmosphere will be provided for the security staff at the workplace. This will put an end to homophobia, racism, sexism, and other discriminatory behaviors.
With programs, the workers will have a good day-to-day experience at the workplace leading to less turnover of workers. Moreover, people have high productivity when they are allowed to work in an independent atmosphere where they are themselves. This will lead to an increase in worker retention as fewer workers will leave their jobs.
By creating awareness through the training and support of programs, the challenges will reduce for the LGBT staff at work. In addition, with a practical approach, LGBT staff and service users will be more secure and motivated.
With continuity, the regular review will take place, leading to improved relationships and customer service. With more pools of knowledge and understanding, an inclusive environment will occur. This improves the working culture for all its staff, irrespective of gender, race, color, or creed.

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The Parliament Committee on Human Rights is expected to visit Nalufenya detention facility today as directed by Speaker Rebecca Kadaga.
This comes after numerous torture allegations within the detention facility. Recently, torture photos of Kamwenge mayor surfaced online and sparked a debate into the violation of human rights at Nalufenya.
Uganda Police Force came under fire from parliament early this week for torturing suspects in its custody in connection to the murder of former police spokesperson, Andrew Felix Kaweesi, his body guard, Kenneth Erau and Driver, Godfrey Mambewo in March this year.
It came after some of the suspects appeared in court limping with fresh wounds and scars they claimed to have been inflicted on them by police personnel in Nalufenya Police facility to compel them to confess for the murder of the police spokesperson.
On Tuesday, President Yoweri Museveni wrote to the Inspector General of Police discouraging him from using torture to extract confessions from suspects, saying some of the suspects could be innocent.
“..The use of torture is unnecessary and wrong and must not be used again if it was being used as I see some groups claiming in the media. Of course, the criminals are most annoying by using the cowardly but shallow methods of the boda bodas, taking advantage of the large number of vehicles and people in order to commit crime and hide. That, however, should not make us panic and go back to the defective traditional methods of okutatsya,” wrote Museveni.
Article 24 of the Constitution outlaws all forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment as a form of punishment and the Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Act.

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Kim Kardashian was spotted arriving back in Los Angeles, California over the weekend. She was wearing an outfit that I actually quite like. Though the boots are a bit much, I think, for day wear. She was wearing a pair of JET Hippie Faded jeans with some Burberry boots. I think maybe the Fiorentini + Baker boots would have been a more practical choice for this look.
I usually find that Kim always looks too put together everyday, but here she doesn’t. Her hair is a bit messy and it looks like she did just throw this look together. Nothing looks too placed or too styled. She just looks comfortable. You can click here to purchase JET Jeans at Singer22.

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One of Nigeria’s most-watch out-for gospel music artist and songwriter, Damilola Obafemi wraps up the year 2022 with “Jesus Reigns.”
The song is entitled with the fact that he(God) is and will forever be in our lives wherever, no matter where we are. And he dwells in our everyday lives, No matter the situation
Jesus Reign is a follow-up single to Damilola’s previously released song, Oba Nla.
Damilola Obafemi‘s “Jesus Reigns was produced by Doron Clinton.


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Ludacris is an American singer as well as actor. He, though, has not been very active in rapping and singing but he has made exceptional influence after he worked in the five parts of Fast and Furious series. He released a number of albums after pursuing a degree in music management. He became more popular when he worked as an actor in the action series and it has brought him a lot of wealth as well.
Even he was ranked one the richest rappers by Forbes in 2014. He makes most of his money from music and movies he works in. According to various reports, his current net worth is $32 million.
If you are someone who loves Hollywood movies and that Fast and Furious series, you will be familiar with Ludacris. He has been in five last parts of the series.
Genres: Hip hop
Labels: Def Jam, Def Jam South, Disturbing da peace
Associated acts: Usher, Lil Jon, Monica, Jeremih, Mary J. Blige, 2 Chainz, Bobby V, Ciara
Albums: Incognegro, Ludaversal, Battle of the Sexes , Theater of the Mind , Chicken-n-Beer , Word of Mouf, Back for the First Time
Movies: Hustle & Flow, Crash, Lil’ Pimp, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Fred Claus, New Year’s Eve, Show Dogs, Gamer, RocknRolla, Breakaway, Fast & Furious 6, Furious 7, The Fate of the Furious
Ludacris whose real name is Christopher Brian Bridges was born in 1977 in Champaign, Illionois. When it comes to the childhood of Ludacris, he went to live at many places as his family kept moving from one place to another. He was the only child of his parents so he got a lot of love from the family.
After he was born in Champaign, his family moved to Chicago. He attended schools there and completed his degree in music management. He went to Emerson Middle School and then was enrolled at Oak Park and River Forest High School. After staying for one year at that school, he moved to Virginia and attended Centreville High School. One after the other, he changed so many schools and finally graduated from Virginia State University in 1999.
His passion for music developed when he was a child. He wrote his first rap when he was just nine years old. After that he joined a music group at the age of twelve and started working as a rapper soon after graduation. His very first job was as an intern at the radio station in Atlanta.
Then he became a DJ and collaborated with Timberland on the song “Phat Rabbit”. As a DJ, he released his first album. Even though the album was not very successful, he was able to make a number of records.
Ludacris has emerged more as an actor than a rapper. He continued to release his albums when he was working in movies. He has been nominated for many awards. It has been learned that he has had more than 41 nominations as an actor and rapper. He has made a lot of wealth.
His involvement in the Fast and Furious series made him more famous, popular and richer. He has been dating a number of girls around. He has three daughters from three different girlfriends and wives. Apart from making money from movies and songs, he has worked as a voice artist and in the video games too. He has proved himself a talented musician, rapper, singer, actor and favorite for the producers in commercials. Advertisements also bring him a large amount of money.

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|Census||Caroline Emily Ferris appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 30 Threadneedle Street, London City, England.2|
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In a so-called 'swatting' incident, prosecutors allege the child said there were armed men with explosives inside the 35-year-old's Los Angeles house.
The boy, who cannot be named because of his age, is also accused of making another fake emergency call - to a Wells Fargo bank in the city.
The district attorney's office confirmed the 12-year-old is facing counts of making fake bomb threats and computer intrusion.
It is thought the call to Kutcher's house was made using a device which allows deaf people to type text over the phone.
The Two And A Half Men actor was not at home when officers arrived.
'Swatters' make false emergency calls with the aim of summoning large numbers of police to the home of a celebrity.
The term comes from the specialised Swat (Special Weapons and Tactics) teams which often respond to serious events involving firearms or risk to life.
Other recent victims include singer Chris Brown, Simon Cowell, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and Tom Cruise.
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Egypt President Hosni Mubarak says he will remain in power until a new leader is elected in September.
In a live TV address, Mubarak refused to resign but announced he was handing some of his powers to his vice-president, Omar Suleiman.
Earlier it appeared Mubarak was on the verge of stepping down after 30 years as thousands of anti-regime protesters massed excitedly in Cairo’s central Tahrir Square amid rumours he would go.
Protesters reacted with fury when Mubarak revealed he would not be leaving office immediately, demanding the army join them in revolt.
Hundreds of protesters took off their shoes and brandished them at the screen on which they had seen Mubarak’s speech, an insult in Arab societies, and others chanted: “Down with Mubarak, leave, leave!”
Others called for an immediate general strike and demanded of the army, which has deployed large numbers of troops around the protest: “Egyptian army, the choice is now, the regime or the people!”
Mubarak said Egypt was heading “day after day” to a peaceful transfer of power and he was committed to protect the constitution until that happens.
He said he was proposing amending articles 76, 77, 88, 93 and 189 of the constitution and proposed cancelling article 179 giving powers regarding terrorism cases.
He said dialogue with the opposition had led to a preliminary consensus to resolve the crisis.
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Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010...12:54 am
I was back in Singapore over the weekend to attend my big brother’s wedding (congrats again to the happy couple!), and I made a pit stop (or two….) at a new store in town, Tools of the Trade. It’s a retail kitchen megastore opened by Sia Huat (those of you in Singapore might be familiar with the restaurant supply store located on Temple Street in Chinatown) and they sell the same hysteria-inducing variety of kitchenware, only in an (even more) ginormous space that’s nowhere near as cluttered/claustrophobic, and – simply put – feels completely magical.
The biggest draw for me to ToTT was that they’re the local distributors for the Sous Vide Supreme – a water oven designed or home cooks as a much more compact and affordable alternative to immersion circulators. Cooking sous vide (literally translated: under vacuum) involves sealing food in bags and immersing the food in a bath of water maintained at a certain temperature, which enables you to cook your food with much more precision, and at lower temperatures, than traditional ovens would allow. I’ve long been interested in this method, and have previously experimented with a rather ghetto set-up: a large pot of water set over a very low/intermittent flame, with a thermometer to check the temperature, and yours truly armed with a spatula functioning as circulator. As much as that works, to a certain extent, I’ve been chomping at the bit, waiting for the SVS to become available in Asia, ever since it was released in the US.
For my first meal, I decided to keep things pretty simple. The best illustration of how sous vide cookery can benefit a cook is with steak – instead of dropping a piece of meat into a pan or oven that’s a couple hundred degrees hotter than the internal temperature you want your steaks to end up, and having to watch it diligently so you can whisk it out of the pan before it’s done, so it’ll hit the correct temperature once the meat has rested, it makes so much more sense to hold it at said temperature so it is uniformly cooked throughout, only needing a 30-second sear to quickly char the outside a la minute. I especially love how I can now prepare dinner in advance, and keep the food hot without worrying that it’ll dry out or overcook while waiting for my poor overworked girlfriend to come home. All that remains, once she’s in the door, is for the meal to be plated up (7 minutes including searing exactly, tonight!) while she gets changed before we can eat.
I’m really excited to continue getting to know the newest addition to my arsenal of kitchen toys, and hopefully this also means that I’ll have more interesting things to post up here in the coming months. :D
Sous Vide Steaks & Potatoes
2 striploin steaks, or whatever cut you prefer (~1 inch thick, approx 250g each)
salt & pepper
4 small red-skinned potatoes, sliced about 3mm thick
1 tbsp olive oil
salt & pepper
2 tbsp fresh, plucked, rosemary leaves in herb sachet*
Rinse the potato slices and pat dry. In a medium mixing bowl, stir a large pinch of salt and few twists of freshly ground black pepper into the olive oil, then toss the potatoes in the seasoned oil. Lay the potatoes in a single layer in your bag (dividing between two bags if necessary), and add the herb sachet to the bag. Vacuum seal, then cook at 85ºC (185ºF) for 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
Pat the steaks dry with paper towels, then season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place, in a single layer, in a bag, and vacuum seal. Cook at 57ºC (135ºF) for 45 minutes (it can be held for up to 5 hours). This temperature will give you medium-rare steaks – adjust accordingly for your preference in doneness.
To finish, preheat a cast iron or stainless steel skillet until it’s screaming hot. Add a film of canola oil, then sear the meat very quickly (20-30 seconds per side) until well-browned and crusty. If, like me, you’re using strip steaks, I’d also recommend starting out by searing the steaks on the strip of fat to melt it down a little and give the fat a little bit of colour. Transfer the steaks to a warm plate and cover loosely with foil to rest for 5 minutes.
While the steaks are resting, sear the potato slices in the same pan (beef fat FTW!) until just to brown lightly. Drain on paper towels, and serve the beef and potatoes with a simple green salad for a delicious meal. :)
*Herb sachets: According to Under Pressure by Thomas Keller, if your aromats are placed directly in the bag against whatever you’re cooking, certain parts of your food will have a stronger flavour than others. As such, he recommends rolling the aromats up tightly in food-safe clingfilm, then snipping the ends off, so that they are not in direct contact with the food.

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Yaman: Miya George plays an actor in the Vijay Antony film
Tamil political thriller Yaman, which will release on February 24, will see young actor Miya George play an actor. Directed by Jeeva Shankar, the movie stars Vijay Antony.regional movies Updated: Feb 23, 2017 11:43 IST
Miya George will be seen playing the role of an actor in the Tamil political thriller Yaman, which also stars Vijay Antony. Director Jeeva Shankar says she has a few show-stealing moments in the film.
“I had introduced her to Tamil cinema in my film Amara Kaaviyam. She has grown stronger as a performer. In Yaman, she plays an actress. She has solo scenes where she has stolen the limelight. Audiences will see her in a different light,” said Jeeva.
She has performed on par with Vijay Antony.
“She has matched Vijay with her performance. A lot of important events in the film revolve around her and she impressed everybody with her performance,” he said.
Slated to release on Friday, Yaman also stars veteran actor-filmmaker Thiagarajan as the antagonist, apart from Sangili Murugan, Charlie and Prince Nithik in supporting roles.
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Relationship Professionals are the best individuals who one can have in their life. They are not only professionals in their unique fields nonetheless also help their good friends and others to be successful in their own. If 1 knows and talks to a relationship experienced then they happen to be assured of being in a better position in terms of dealing with all kinds of relationship concerns. There are many ways on how a person might get in touch with romantic relationship experts. The easiest way to get in touch with any such professional is to have a look at websites that deal with specialists.
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After getting made it clear that you are not interested in any kind of relationship with your ex then the romantic relationship experts would advise you to look for somebody else who would figure out your needs and requirements. Precisely what is the root trigger behind your inability to communicate correctly? The relationship advisors would suggest you must analyze your subconscious pondering in order to find the actual root cause in back of the problem.
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The final relationship professionals would counsel you to use your child-centered divorce techniques. This means that you will need to plan your divorce utilizing your children while the major beneficiaries. You should create a custody agreement and co-parent your sons or daughters after a lot of transactions. The child-centered divorce instructor can also help you get the best custody arrangements.

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San Antonio Affordable Managed IT Service Company
Managed IT Services (MITS) are offered to businesses and massive organizations that operate on a small budget. Midsize and small companies may not have enough resources to hire an IT expert to keep their business running smoothly, but when they could afford Managed IT Servicesthey could take advantage of the same tech tools that larger businesses do, and thus save a substantial sum of money.
As with most items, Managed IT Services must be selected. By picking Managed IT Services, by maintaining their own internal networks and devices, a business or organization can expect to save a whole lot of money. Also, but they’ll also benefit from having control over the upgrades and repairs of their own network.
There are several kinds of Managed IT Services that a company can choose from. While each of these types of services can vary in their pricing and purposes, the core functions that they all share is their ability to keep an organization’s technology. This doesn’t just apply to IT professionals that are internal ; however, it can also help their business model improves.
One type of Managed IT Services a company can get is Cloud Management Services. Cloud Management Services is the expression used to refer to cloud computing, which is a digital service that permits businesses to control their data and information through remote servers’ usage. The agency itself is very affordable and will give peace of mind when it comes to safeguarding their personal and company data to a business.
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Another kind of Managed IT Services that a company can get is Virtualization Services. Virtualization Services is the process of using virtualization applications so as to create more storage space. These processes are intended to permit modest companies which means that they can store more data on their computer programs to build memory and more storage space on their computers.
Perhaps the best sort of Managed IT Services a company can get is the Automated IT Support Services. Automated IT Support Services can help businesses and businesses take their own workload off of the shoulders. These solutions are designed to help companies manage their systems so they can stay up-to-date and online with the most recent technology. These solutions may help modest businesses get the help they want when the system goes down.
The most costly of all Managed IT Services a business can get is the Virtualized Management Services. This support does not give a company any control over their device. It gives access to the business to a controlled network where they can set their systems up as if they were a company that has multiple locations.
Some individuals can manage Managed IT Services that does not entail creating a infrastructure. One of the most popular of those services is the Document Virtualization Service. This support allows a company to transfer files from 1 location to another in a way that is easy and simple for the person.
As there are many different types of Managed IT Services a business can choose from, picking the right one is important. A business or organization that wants improve their bottom line and to lower their costs ought to think about Managed IT Services. However, picking the Managed IT Services supplier can cause a business to lose thousands and thousands of dollars.
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Selecting Managed IT Services can be helpful for any business. But, they be very costly and can also cost a company thousands of dollars. They should consult with distinct IT service providers so as to discover the perfect match for their requirements if a company wants to make sure they are receiving a fantastic deal.


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Oregon hospitals, including those in the St. Charles Health System, enjoyed a banner year in 2015 as the Affordable Care Act drove down the number of uninsured patients and boosted hospital profits to their highest levels in more than a decade.
According to an Oregon Health Authority report released Wednesday, Oregon hospitals’ net income in 2015 rose by a combined $367 million, a 53.8 percent gain from 2014 and the single largest increase ever in back-to-back years. Those gains were driven primarily by a $342 million drop in charity care and bad debt, a 39 percent reduction from the previous year.
That led to a healthy 8.6 percent profit margin for hospitals statewide.
“This data definitely reinforces that the Medicaid expansion in Oregon has been successful and the ACA has resulted in gains both for Oregonians and for hospitals,” said Steve Ranzoni, hospital policy adviser for the OHA and a co-author of the report.
Under the Affordable Care Act, states could expand Medicaid with the federal government picking up the tab for most of the initial costs. Additionally, the health reform law instituted major reforms in the individual health insurance market, including allowing young adults to stay on a parent’s health plan until age 26 and eliminating denials for pre-existing conditions. That combined with subsidies for those who couldn’t afford insurance have driven uninsured rates in the U.S. to historic lows.
In Oregon, the percentage of uninsured dropped from 14.5 percent in 2013 to just 5.3 percent in 2015.
As more Oregonians gained coverage, fewer were unable to pay their bills, providing millions in additional revenue to hospitals.
According to the report, St. Charles Bend reported net income of $62.5 million and a profit margin of 12 percent in 2015. It was the hospital’s second straight year of double-digit profits, after seven years of margins ranging from 3.5 percent to 7.5 percent. Over the past two years, charity care provided by the hospital dropped from nearly $27 million to $8.2 million, while bad debt dropped from $18 million to $3.4 million.
Jennifer Welander, chief financial officer for the St. Charles Health System, said the healthy margins over the past two years have enabled the hospital system to upgrade to better meet the needs of the community going forward. In 2014, for example, St. Charles spent $61 million on technology, property and equipment, including building the new hospital in Prineville, building a new cancer center in Bend and refurbishing hospital rooms at St. Charles Bend to get them fully up to code. The hospital system has also invested in building its primary care capacity to handle the influx of patients who are newly covered because of the Affordable Care Act.
“We try to take the long-term view,” Welander said. “When there’s the opportunity to make the investment to help support the community, we do. And the past couple of years have enabled that.”
The healthy margins have allowed the system to catch up on needed upgrades that had been put off during leaner years after the 2008 financial crisis, when the system spent about $12 million to $14 million a year on such projects.
The ACA has also helped stabilize the finances of the other hospitals in the system. St. Charles Redmond recorded a net income of $10.7 million, with a 12 percent profit margin. St. Charles Madras had net income of $2.3 million, with a 7.3 percent profit margin, while St. Charles Prineville had net income of $4.8 with a 14 percent profit margin.
The Madras and Prineville hospitals operate under a special designation by Medicare and Medicaid that reimburses them for their costs. As more patients acquired Medicaid coverage, it had an even greater impact on their finances, Welander said. Both those hospitals had recorded net losses in four out of the previous five years.
The four St. Charles hospitals have seen a significant shift in the percentage of patients with coverage. Prior to the ACA, about 14 percent of patients had Medicaid coverage, while 4 to 6 percent were uninsured. Medicaid now accounts for 21 percent of patients, while the number of uninsured has dropped to 1 to 2 percent. Some 51 to 54 percent of patients have Medicare coverage, while the share of patients with commercial insurance has inched down from 27 to 25 percent.
Oregon hospitals have committed to maintaining the level of community benefit they provide even as the amount of charity care drops. St. Charles has pledged to maintain its $123 million in charitable spending, and has recently expanded its financial assistance program to more individuals who might have trouble paying their bills, even with insurance coverage.
The results in Oregon largely mirror the impact of the ACA in other states.
“In the states that expanded Medicaid, they were seeing drops in the share of patients who were coming in with no insurance, and sharp increases in the patients who were covered by Medicaid,” said Rachel Garfield, senior researcher with the Kaiser Family Foundation.
It’s still unclear, however, whether these trends will continue. Some have argued that some of gains in revenue represent a one-time bump as millions gain coverage for the first time. It’s unclear whether hospitals will see the same levels of revenue in future years once the pent-up demand has passed.
“We are noticing in the preliminary data in the first part of 2016 that these trends have started to shift back to their historic norms,” said Andy Van Pelt, executive vice president of the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems. “The system is adjusting to the changes and absorbing the new influx of insured patients.”
Furthermore, many hospitals are worried about various other incentive programs and subsidies that were put in place to smooth the transition to the post-ACA health care world, and may soon go away.
“I very much expect us to go back to normal,” Welander said. “And normal has been 3 to 4 percent operating margins.”
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Last week in class we seen a documentary film called “Fear and Learning at Hoover Elementary” The film was created by teacher Laura Simon in 1997 in light of the conversational issue proposition 187.
In order to refresh everyone’s memory proposition 187 Â was passed 16 years ago this week on Nov 8, 1994.
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Under proposition 187, illegal immigrants would be denied education, non-emergency health care and other government benifits. (Racism chg 187 A10)
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Simon made the film to depict how prop 187 affected her students and the community. The film focused on the children of Â Hoover Elementary, a school a few blocks away from MacArthur Park. Â Many of her students were undocumented, or had parents that were undocumented. The area, Â as many might know has a large concentration of immigrants. Â Mexicans and Central Americans make up most of the population in the area. Â Most Central American’s arrived in the 1980s seeking political asylum from their war stricken countries. Â At the time the issues that plagued the Â MacArthur Park area were at their peak. The images in the film portray the harsh reality of drugs, gang infestation, and crime in the 90s.
Simon also focuses on a motivated young girl named Myra this little girl had big dreams of being a lawyer and helping her community however, her status never let her pursue that dream. Simon really had high hopes for Myra and wanted her to succeed but the risk of proposition 187 at the time had many immigrants scared.
Myra and her family lived in a one room apartment across the street from MacArthur Park. Myra’s Â mother was a Â Salvadorian immigrant who was struggling working several jobs just to pay the rent.
Myra was taken out of school a few times when her father got killed and again when her mother took her and the family possibly back to El Salvador where they were never heard of again. If you are interested in watching the film you mostÂ likelyÂ will have to get it at a University library or possibly Los Angles County Library.
Watching this film made me remember a time I had forgotten. Â When proposition 187 passed I was 13-years old and in 7th grade. Â Back then I actually did not really know what the proposition meant. I though it was against any Mexicans and could possibly lead to deportation. I did get to participate in a walk-out that occurred at the school. A huge group of mostly Latino kids left school and marched down the main streets for a few miles in protest. Â Back then I was not aware how unfair the proposition really was. Fortunately in Â late 1997 Â prop 187 was found to be unconstitutional and never enforced.
U.S. District Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer has said again that regulating immigration is an exclusively federal responsibility. She made the pronouncement Wednesday in a final ruling that the ballot measure is unconstitutional. The judge’s decision should be allowed to close a sad and divisive chapter in California’s political history.” Los Angeles Times” Â 15 Â Nov. 1997
My question is: Â Does anybody have any memories regarding prop 187?
P.S A special Â MacArthur Park series coming sometime when school ends =)


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Grizzly Flats, home to some 1,200 people, is about 51 miles east of Sacramento. An elementary school, a church and numerous structures were burned when the fire moved through Tuesday, according to the Sacramento Bee.
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Multiple evacuation orders and warnings remained in effect Wednesday morning. At least 6,500 people have been told to leave their homes, the Bee reported. California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for the area Tuesday afternoon.
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About 100 miles to the north, the Dixie Fire continues to rage. The blaze, which decimated the town of Greenville and has burned more than 1,200 buildings, was 31% contained as of Wednesday morning. But it increased in size by about 50 square miles and has now scorched more than 990 square miles.
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The two blazes are among more than 100 large wildfires burning in 12 states, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Most are in the West, where heat, wind and in some areas historic drought are contributing to the dangerous fire weather.
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The 'Boyfriend' hitmaker admits dating in the public eye can be difficult but he can't understand why some famous men refuse to admit to their relationships and force their girlfriends to travel apart from them.
In an interview for 'Oprah's Next Chapter' which airs in the US next month, he said: 'I never make [Selena] separate from me because I don't want her to ever feel like I'm ashamed of her. Because I feel like a lot of guys do that, especially in the business. They don't want to be seen with the girl, so they'll make them ride in separate cars. They'll do that 'get away' stuff. [Selena and I] get away together.'
Instead, the couple have accepted they sometimes have to seek alternative routes in and out of the places they visit to avoid fans and paparazzi.
Justin said: 'We just sometimes ... we gotta take back exits.'
It seems that both Oprah and Justin enjoyed filming the interview.
The talk show host tweeted: 'Me and the Bieber just finished our interview. Good stuff! #NextChapter (sic)'
Her interviewee posted a photograph of the two and wrote: 'Me and @Oprah just swaggin it out.
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You can practice throughout the year excursions of varying difficulty, strictly following the mapping of the CAI (Italian Alpine Club), which suggests natural paths whose beauty has remained unchanged. Among these we recommend the Mount Open Book two hours' walk from Boscolungo, which looks like pretty route steep slope at 1937 meters above sea level.
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Kourtney Kardashian recently revealed that her unborn son is safe and sound after undergoing critical fetal surgery. The beloved personality from “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” posted a heartfelt picture on her Instagram account on Wednesday. In the image, she was pictured in her hospital bed, clutching her spouse Travis Barker’s hand.
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Wednesday saw Barker turning to Twitter to convey his appreciation for the backing he and Kardashian had garnered during this difficult period. In addition, he declared the resumption of the Blink-182 tour on Friday, stating in a tweet, “The Almighty has shown immense kindness. He tweeted, “God is great. I flew home for a life-threatening emergency surgery for our baby that I’m so grateful went well.”
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Kardashian and Barker, who are anticipating the arrival of their first child as a couple, are embarking on this journey alongside Kardashian’s three children from her prior relationship with Scott Disick.


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