On Pasta and Wine…
There are few things more comforting than pasta and wine. In some form, it’s a staple combination of life the world over that dates back thousands of years. When I was a young boy, I remember my Father buying old…
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There are few things more comforting than pasta and wine. In some form, it’s a staple combination of life the world over that dates back thousands of years. When I was a young boy, I remember my Father buying old…
Continue reading~ Lavender & Sunflowers in Provence ~ As we say goodbye to winter, I decided to kick it out with one final classic winter dish, Cassoulet. Cassoulet originates from the Provence region of France and at it’s most basic…
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Continue reading ~ Il Fortezza di Montalcino ~ Montalcino has been graced with many excellent vintages over the last decade. Beginning with 2004, 2006, 2007 and the hopeful promises of 2009 and 2010, producers in and around the tiny village of Montalcino have…
Continue readingFatto in casa. “Homemade”. This is an appropriate term for both the meal and the subject wine this article discusses. I’d been flirting with the idea of making “Paella” for a while and when I ran across some wonderfully fresh…
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