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6 italy

italy today
is eating well
The old joke says that three-quarters of the food and wine served in Italy is good and the rest is amazing. If thats true, the good 75% is getting even better. Italy is home of one of the worlds greatest cuisines, so it may seem disingenuous to claim that its improvingbut it clearly is. Ingredients that in the past were available only to the wealthy can now be found even in the remotest parts of the country at reasonable prices. Dishes originally conceived to make the most of inferior cuts of meat or the least flavorful part of vegetables are now made with the best.

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is highly political
The political landscape in Italy is less stable than in any other industrialized nation. The country has endured a new government an average of about once a year since the end of World War II, and hopes are slim that the situation will change much in the near future.

is getting older
Italy is the oldest country in Europe (worldwide, only Japan is older)the result of its low birth rate, relatively strict immigration standards, and one of the highest life expectancy rates in the world. As of 2010, the average Italian was 42.9 years old, and the number keeps rising.

is passionate about soccer

Soccer stands without rival as the national sport of Italy, but recent years have seen some changes to the beautiful game. On the positive side, Italy won its fourth World Cup in 2006, giving the country more world titles than any other this side of Brazil. But since then, soccer lovers have digested a series of unwelcome developments involving alleged match fixing, back room deals for television contracts, drug scandals among players, and a rising level of violence between rival fans.

black-market economy
Nobody knows how big Italys blackmarket economy is, Estimates place it at anywhere from a fourth to a half of the official, legal economy.

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top attractions
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has a growing parks system

Italy boasts 25 national parks covering a total of around 1.5 million hectares (58,000 square mi), or about 5% of the entire surface area of the countrymore than twice as much as 25 years ago.

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1 canals of venice Referred to as The City of Water, Venice is the crown jewel of water cities. Romantic gondolas, and Italian architecture along the Grand Canal helped earn this status. 2 colosseum The Colosseum is the largest and most famous amphitheater in the Roman world. Its construction was started by emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty in 72 AD and was finished by his son Titus in 80 AD. 3 santa maria del Fiore Begun in 1296 in the Gothic style and completed in 1436, The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is Florences beautiful cathedral and symbol of the city. The exterior of the basilica is

faced with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink bordered by white. 4 piazza del campo One of Europes greatest medieval squares, the Piazza del Campo is the principal public space of the historic center of Siena, Tuscany. It is renowned worldwide for its beauty and architectural integrity. The Palazzo Pubblico and its famous tower, as well as various palazzi signorili belonging to the wealthiest of Siena families surround the shell-shaped piazza. 5 pompeii On August 24, 79 AD, the volcano Vesuvius erupted, covering the nearby town Pompeii with ash and soil, and subsequently preserving the city in its state from that fateful day.

Everything from jars and tables to paintings and people were frozen in time. Positano is a small town located on the Amalfi Coast, a stretch of coastline renowned for its rugged terrain, scenic beauty, picturesque towns and diversity. 7 lake como Lake Como is part of the Italian Lake District an area popular with visitors for well over 100 years for its combination of fresh air, water, mountains and good weather. 8 leaning tower of pisa The world famous Pisa Tower was built over a period of about 177 years. Soon after the construction started in
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1173 the tower began to sink due to a poorly laid foundation and was left alone for almost a century. Mestled in the Italian Riviera, Manarola is one of the oldest towns in Cinque Terre.
10 towers of san gimignano 9 manarola (cinque terre)

disc over italy

Nicknamed the medieval Manhatten, San Gimignano is a village in Tuscany famous for its 14 stone towers. At the height of San Gimignanos wealth and power, more than 70 towers were built to defend the town against attacks.

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cups graham cracker crumbs

3 cup white sugar 2 cup butter, melted

30 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped 3

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tablespoons milk

4 cup chopped pecans cup semisweet chocolate chips (8oz) packages cream cheese, softened teaspoon vanilla extract eggs

1 3 Directions In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom and 1" up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan. Pour on melted caramel/pecan mixture and chill for 30 minutes. To make the Caramel Filling: In a small saucepan, combine caramels and milk. Cook over low heat, stirring, until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans. Preheat oven to 325 F (165 C). In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Fold 13 of the filling into the melted chocolate, then pour the chocolate mixture back into the filling and mix until no streaks remain. Pour into crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until center is almost set. Place a pan of water on rack underneath cheesecake as it bakes to help keep it from cracking. Cool in oven with door cracked open. Refrigerate at least 5 hours before serving.
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4 cup white sugar

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Nutritional Information Servings Per Recipe 12 Amount Per Serving Calories 624 Total Fat 28.3g Cholesterol 200mg Sodium 22mg Total Carbs 34.4g Dietary Fiber 3g Protein 6.4g Prep Time 45 Min Cook Time 30 Min Ready In 1 Hours 30 Min

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4 cup crushed shortbread cookies

112 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 1

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tablespoons sweetened condensed milk tablespoon lemon juice

Directions In a medium bowl, mix together cookie crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. In a saucepan, combine raspberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to boil, and continue boiling 5 minutes, or until sauce is thick. Strain sauce through a mesh strainer to remove seeds. Preheat oven to 325 F (165 C). In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt white chocolate chips with half-and-half, stirring occasionally until smooth. Pour remaining cheesecake batter into pan, and again spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over the top. Swirl batter with the tip of a knife to create a marbled effect. Bake for 55 60 minutes, or until filling is set. Cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours before removing from pan. Serve with remaining raspberry sauce.

3 cup raspberry sherbet, softened 4 cup fresh raspberries

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Nutritional Information Servings Per Recipe 24 Amount Per Serving Calories 391 Total Fat 22g Cholesterol 288mg Sodium 43mg Total Carbs 43g Dietary Fiber 2.1g Protein 6g Prep Time 15 Min Cook TIme 55 Min Ready In 15 Min

cup graham cracker crumbs tablespoons white sugar (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened teaspoon vanilla extract eggs cups frozen blueberries, dry pack Directions Combine crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter. Pat mixture into the bottom of a 9" springform pan. Mash cream cheese until soft and creamy. Gradually beat in sour cream, 3 4 cup sugar, vanilla and flour. Beat in eggs one at a time. Pour mixture into crumb-lined pan. Bake in a preheated 325 F (165 C) oven for 1 hour or until firm to the touch. Cool and then remove cake from pan by loosening edges with a knife. Place frozen blueberries on top of cake. Melt jelly and spoon over blueberries to glaze. Chill until ready to serve.

4 cup melted butter

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3 cup blueberry jelly

Nutritional Information Servings Per Recipe 24 Amount Per Serving Calories 365 Total Fat 24.5g Cholesterol 130mg Sodium 100mg Dietary Fiber 2.1g Protein 5.8g Prep Time 15 Min Cook Time 1 hr Ready In 1 Hr 25 Min

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