The Magic of Montalcino and Why I Travel
I first set foot in Montalcino in 2006 by pure happenstance. Our family had finally pulled off that family reunion we had been talking...
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The big launch is almost here – announcing Footsteps Italy!
I simply can’t wait any longer to tell you my big secret about Footsteps Italy! For over a year, I have been working with my dear...
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An Oscar Dinner-Montalcino Style: Pollo con Sedani Rifatti (Chicken with Celery)
While reading the Benvenuto Brunello blog this past weekend, I noticed a post about an ‘ancient recipe that is typical of the city of...
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Benvenuto Brunello 2013: Drumroll please….
Finally, the world gets to taste the Brunello di Montalcino 2008 and the Brunello Riserva 2007. My friends in Montalcino have been...
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Snow Day Brunello
Holiday travel is worth even the trials and tribulations of delays and crowded conditions when it means time with family and friends. A...
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The Elusive Cavolo Nero (Black Kale): Black Kale, Sweet Potato and Cheddar Gratin
Ahhh, the elusive cavolo nero! This mysterious green is an essential ingredient for authentic ribollita – a Tuscan soup made with...
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When life gives you a hurricane, make Stracotto al Chianti (Pot Roast Italian Style)!
Fiesty hurricane Sandy is on it’s way for a direct hit near my house! A hurricane - in Pennsylvania of all places! My feisty...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting Moment
It has been awhile since I have participated in the WordPress weekly photo challenge but his week’s theme struck a chord with me...
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