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Food-friendly Barbera

Food-friendly Barbera

Posted by on Aug 20, 2012 in Piedmont, Wine | 2 comments

Most Italian wines are still named for their provenance (where they come from), which makes sense because the wines of Italy are so...

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Roasted Peppers with Tuna Mousse and Balsamic Reduction

Roasted Peppers with Tuna Mousse and Balsamic Reduction

Posted by on Mar 29, 2010 in Antipasti, Food, Piedmont, Recipes | 0 comments

I have been dreaming about this dish since I tasted it in Piedmonte a few weeks back!! Sweet roasted peppers, creamy tuna, tangy...

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Best of Piedmont: Restaurant Bovio Ristorante (La Morra)

Best of Piedmont: Restaurant Bovio Ristorante (La Morra)

Posted by on Mar 27, 2010 in Piedmont, Wanderings | 0 comments

Unexpectedly finding myself in Piedmont for a weekend in March, I toodled around the gentle hills of the region that is known as the...

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Hazelnut-crusted Fontina and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Hazelnut-crusted Fontina and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Posted by on Mar 20, 2010 in Food, Main Courses, Piedmont, Recipes, Regions of Italy | 0 comments

My unexpected drive through Piedmont last weekend left me with an appreciation for the wonderful food of this region. The rolling hills of...

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Postcard from Piedmonte: The land of white truffles and Barolo

Postcard from Piedmonte: The land of white truffles and Barolo

Posted by on Mar 14, 2010 in Food, Piedmont, Regions of Italy, Wanderings | 0 comments

I unexpectedly find myself in the northwest corner of Italy! When I realized that I could drive from a meeting in France to a meeting in...

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