In an undated handout image, dark chocolate from Perugia is used for gelato. For travelers looking for a hands-on dessert experience, a number of Italian shops and cooking schools offer workshops in ...

LEAFING THROUGH any guidebook to Italy, you’d naturally assume the country’s headline attractions must be the stunning centuries-old cathedrals, museums bursting with world-class art, medieval hill ...

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ANZOLA DELL'EMILIA, Bologna, Italy - Gelato lovers, unite! Opportunities abound for those interested in tasting gelato, learning about the history of the icy treat, or trying your hand at making it.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Sabino is an editor and author who writes about travel. A focus on local cooking has long characterized Italian cuisine, ...

Italian lawmakers have introduced a bill that would protect "artisanal gelato" makers by banning airier alternatives. The bill, sponsored by several left-leaning politicians, would also "make it ...

First held in Florence in 2010, the Gelato Festival has sponsored 64 events across Europe and the U.S. with the goal of spreading the culture of artisan Italian gelato. To the delight of many gelato ...

Six Italian lawmakers have proposed a draft bill that would protect "artisanal gelato." If passed into law, it would ban gelato sellers from using artificial ingredients in the dessert. It would also ...