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by the covid pandemic. but ive arrived during a brief moment of normality when lockdown has been lifted restaurants are filling up and masks are optional outside. bologna is an ancient university town the oldest in the western world brought to life by students flaunting their youth. this bread is an aphrodisiac. im all alone in a hotel. why would i want to do that? this place is rich and its food is famous. some bold souls whisper that its the best in italy. [massimo] smell, smell, sme...

Still make specialities he loved like cappelletti, pasta parcels traditionally eaten in broth on christmas day. >> can i introduce you to alessandra, the queen of pasta in romagna? >> yes, yes! alessandra, its nice to meet you. >> are you hungry? >> yes. so cappeletti >> like a priests hat. >> yes. rural romagna was under the control of the papacy for centuries so its not surprising that this pasta refers to the catholic cardinalsjaunty hats. >> and above all, romagna smile! they are good eggs. ...

And above all, romagna smile! they are good eggs. its important that the dough is very thin. you almost wanna be able to see your hand through it, right? >> yes. >> beautiful. oh, i see. alessandra is also making strozzapreti which literally means "priest choker," a speciality born of necessity and poverty using just water, flour and a little salt. >> alessandra: every cut is perfect.