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Food, wine and wanderings from our beloved Italy

A Taste of Fall: Kale, Brussel Sprout, Peach and Pecorino Salad

Posted by on Sep 17, 2012 in Food, Recipes, Salads | 2 comments

A chill is in the air! Although I always resist the end of summer, there is something comforting about those first beautiful fall days...

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Eat Your 3 Peas: Peas, Pancetta and Pecorino Salad

Posted by on Jun 22, 2012 in Food, Recipes, Vegetables, Side Dishes | 8 comments

Firstly, a quick update on my virtual treadmill walk to the summit of Mount Etna! Great progress this week – I logged 30.52 km or...

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Stefano’s Pear, Pecorino and Arugula Salad

Posted by on Aug 5, 2010 in Food, Recipes, Salads, Tuscany | 0 comments

It is steamy, hot and humid here on the East Coast today. With my recent visit to Italy fresh in my mind, I knew from the moment my eyes...

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Pork Braciole (Grilled Pork Rolls)

Posted by on Jul 28, 2009 in Food, Main Courses, Recipes | 0 comments

The recipe is from Mario Batali and updated by me. This dish is a bit labor intensive but can be made ahead and grilled right before...

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Zuppa Gallurese: Sardinian comfort food

Posted by on Aug 17, 2008 in Food, Islands of Italy, Recipes, Regions of Italy, Sardinia, Soups, Stews | 1 comment

My Italian family can eat like the best of them. And those low-carbohydrate diets would last about 5 minutes in our kitchens. My cousin,...

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Northeastern Sardinia: Sea, sky and sheep

Posted by on Aug 15, 2008 in Islands of Italy, Regions of Italy, Sardinia, Wanderings | 3 comments

I should simply not be allowed to drive in Italy. I am a danger to my fellow Italians. My solo adventures typically have me flying down...

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