An introduction, an ancient road, the journey through Emilia Romagna begins!
Due Torri-Torre degli Asinelli e Garisenda are symbols of Bologna, ... at the point where the ancient Via Emilia (Aemilian Way) entered the city.
Via Emilia is the ancient road carved out by the Romans in 187 BC stretching from Rimini on the Adriatic coast to Piacenza on the River Po. It was built to establish new colonies-Bologna ( pictured) , Modena, Reggio Emilia and Parma through the newly conquered territory.
My goal is to share as much of my journey, from the past, to the present, and the future throughout this wonderful, rich fertile food valley that I’ve come to know and love!-Emilia-Romagna.
I was born in Australia, lived and went to culinary school in NYC, moved to North Carolina where I owned a successful Salumeria, and now I’m traveling and immersing myself in Emilia Romagna and writing this newsletter about my experiences, restaurant recommendations, reviews, traditions, history, travel stories and of course Cucina Emiliano! 🐖
This isn’t my first time writing, many moons ago I wrote a blog in 2010 dmanburger.wordpress.com about the quest for the best burger in one of the most notable food cities in the world, even manage to get published a few times nymag.com/author/darren-atkins
But I’m putting down the burgers this time and picking up salumi, prosciutto, gnocco fritto, tagliatelle al ragù, friggione, stracchino and parmigiano reggiano Vacca Bianca Modenese from Rosola Caseificio.
During my journey through Emilia Romagna, I discover Terre di Castelli, the Lands of Castles. A terrain nestled between the lowlands of Emilia to the hills and peaks of the Apennines, located in the province of Modena, where it the borders the province of Bologna. This area comprises of eight towns belonging to the Unione di Castelli. Each town offers a unique gastronomic and cultural experience, more stories to follow….Join me!
Iniziamo un viaggio!
-Darren