In various places of the planet, man has settled thousands of years ago and begun to fashion a piece of the earth around him, working with its raw elements to create and develop new products, hence, effectively weaving, generations after … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Explore China Through Food
Last month we launched Platinum Chinese. Did you know that each region of China has its own distinct style of cooking? The cuisines are based on the area’s rich history and geography. Join us in exploring the many tastes of … Continue reading
In Italy it is truffle season, again!
From October [ottobre] to December [dicembre] is truffle season in Italy — but the peak of the season is November [novembre]. Whether you like it or not, truffle [tartufo] is, in some areas of Italy, a sort of underground (pun intended) religion. … Continue reading
Mia’s Italian: Getting Started
eginning today we will be sharing with you the journey of Mia, a high school student using Living Language Platinum to learn Italian. Mia will track her progress and share regular updates with us as she plans for a trip … Continue reading
Between Land and Sea: The Rich Cuisine of Normandy
With a unique location and a past full of legends and historic events, Normandy is a region of France that has over the centuries developed a rich tradition and a gastronomy rivaling some of the best French terroirs. The people of Normandy … Continue reading
