Twists of pasta shaped like the "navel of Venus" stuffed with meat, poached in clear broth and served with grated Parmesan cheese.
Tiny stuffed shapes made from circles of pasta and folded to resemble small crescents or ears. A speciality of Bologna.
Toscana, or Tuscany, is a region of north western Italy. It comprises the provinces of Apuania, Arezzo, Pistoia, Lucca, Florence (Firenze), Pisa, Leghorn (Livorno), Siena and Grosseto. As it is a coastal region, its islands include Giglio and Elba. Other towns are Carrara and Massa. Wheat and olives are cultivated. It is a major wine-producing region with some famous wines, often using Sangiovese grapes for red wines and Trebbiano, Chardonnay or Sauvignon for whites. A number of estates, particularly those in Chianto Classico, use other grapes. The region is particulary renowned for its olive oil. The cuisine includes wonderful bean soups.
Toxic. Poisonous. Actually, 'poisonous' generally means that if something bites you it delivers poison to you, while 'toxic' means that it is poisonous if you ingest it, either through your skin, inhalation or by consuming it..
