Un-Exalted Excelsus
As I sit here on this July 4th, I cannot help but reflect on this glorious country’s past. While today is a celebratory occasion, the birth of our nation and the marking of our independence, I am bound to…
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As I sit here on this July 4th, I cannot help but reflect on this glorious country’s past. While today is a celebratory occasion, the birth of our nation and the marking of our independence, I am bound to…
Continue readingThis dish acquires it’s roots from so many different places. As with many Sicilian, and Italian dishes in general, there are always variations on the general theme. I first watch my Grandmother make this, and then recently when a Chef…
Continue reading The estate of Villa I Cipressi is situated just outside the fortress town of Montalcino, on the hillside towards San Angelo in Colle. It is a small family owned and family driven farm. Thirty years ago, the family started out…
Continue readingThis is a delicious recipe that is simple to make and has met with rave reviews each time I’ve prepared it. The entire dish comes together in about as long as it takes to cook the pasta. Rigatoni all…
Continue readingFor devotees of Italian wine, when someone mentions “Maestro” many will instinctively know to which wine you’re referring. There can only be one, Felsina’s Maestro Raro. The Maestro Raro vineyard was planted in the 1980’s and is adjacent to…
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