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Monthly Archives: September, 2008
Arancini Recipe
Posted in Sicilian News
SAVE THE DATE: Lecture tour & book presentation of ‘Eat smart in Sicily’ by Joan Peterson & Marcella Croce
Posted in Sicilian News
Fall Truffle Fairs in Italy
Posted in Italy Travel
White truffles are the culinary stars of October and November. You'll find them in restaurant dishes but the best place to sample fresh white truffles is at a fall truffle...
Visiting Sardinia
Posted in Italy Travel
This week I'm off to Sardinia or Sardegna, the second largest island in the Mediterranean. Sardinia has outstanding beaches, interesting culture, unusual stone towers known as nuraghi, and a wide...
Villa Pozzi 2007 Nero d’Avola Sicilia
Posted in Sicilian News
Nero d'Avola grapes
Very dark purple, with a reddish-violet edge, typical of this grape. Black plums, a hint of licorice and subtle spice, not overly complex but appealing. A big mouth full of juicy black fruit is well structured by tart acidity and soft but distinct tannins. Quite a wine for well under $10, and it offers some reason to believe it will cellar well. U.S. importer: W.J. Deutsch & Sons Ltd., Harrison, N.Y. (Aug. 31, 2008).
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Piazza Della Repubblica in Florence
Posted in Italy Travel
Piazza Della Repubblica became the center of Florence during the years 1865-1871 when Florence was the capital of the newly unified country of Italy. Although today prices are high at...