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Quality, fresh ingredients treated simply. Give this wonderful pasta dish a try….
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A time honored family recipe shared by a friend. Once you try this dish, you’ll never make “pot roast” again……….
Continue reading~ Piazza San Marco, Venezia ~ Venice inspires. There is no question whatsoever about that. Whether it’s the more notable places like Piazza San Marco and Rialto or the quieter neighborhoods of San Polo and Santa Croce, exploring Venice’s nooks…
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In 1814, while his friend and Governor of Virginia held office, Thomas Jefferson designed and began constructing what would become the mansion at Barboursville. Jefferson was a lover of wine, and Italian wine in particular. I’ve written about his…
Continue readingAs prominent as Cinghiale, porcini and cured meats are to central Italy, so too is seafood along the coastal regions of the country. Rules are simple; pretty much anything goes, but within that loose framework, use what’s in season and…
Continue readingContorni. Contorni are accompaniments that often appear on menus in Italy as ala carte side dishes. They typically feature the freshest seasonal produce prepared in several different ways. In Castellina in Chianti we once ordered a vegetable platter as a…
Continue readingI must confess that when it comes to pasta and risotto, I’ve probably not met a recipe I haven’t liked. Guilty as charged. That being said, I’ve grown particularly fond of this following recipe for several reasons. It’s simple to…
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