Timeshare?

This may not be the most authentic way to travel, but here are some options for lodgings if we are interested. David's parents have a timeshare and RCI is an affiliate-  we can usually get a 3-room, 2-bath "condo" with a kitchen and washer/dryer for around $100 per night under his account.  The ones we have been to have always been clean, but pretty generic and filled with Americans, I'm sure.  Some of them, however, look like they are local villas being managed by RCI (like this beauty). Anyway, here is a list of the Italian locations.  I can get more details if we are interested, but they usually require early bookings (1.5 yrs in advance).

Gastronomics of Bologna's Surrounding Cities

I've been reading about the food centers of Northern Italy, and I'm hoping to try these dishes, in particular, if we plan to visit or pass through the Bologna region (or Emilia/Modena/Ferrara). 

Capellacci di zucca
(squash ravioli with parmesan, nutmeg, butter, and sage)

Capellatacci 
(sweet pasta stuffed with chestnut, chocolate, dressed with olive oil and black pepper... so basically Nutella ravioli)

and of course, Modena's balsamic vinegar on anything.

Danielle and Emily, do you recall your favorite dishes from your Italy experiences and which areas did them the best?  I am most excited about the food!