The most rarefied Prosecco may come from the hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, as suggested in … TWL: Prosecco over the line in FriuliRead more
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TWL: Visiting the school for Prosecco
According to the Prosecco DOC consortium, farmers in the Friuli Venezia-Giulia village of Prosecco began making … TWL: Visiting the school for ProseccoRead more
Making PEI mussels like the mussel master
As a native Belgian and as the man who launched mussel aquaculture on Prince Edward Island … Making PEI mussels like the mussel masterRead more
Portugal: wines from the edge of Europe
Having just spent a week popping around some of the wine regions of Portugal, I’m struck … Portugal: wines from the edge of EuropeRead more
Symington shows how port can relax
The fourth generation of the Symington clan that came to Portugal in 1882, Dominic Symington is … Symington shows how port can relaxRead more
Fado in a Douro vineyard
The hotel at Quinta do Vallado (see last post) sits at an elevation of about 450 … Fado in a Douro vineyardRead more
The sweet taste of the Douro
Francisco Ferreira waxed rhapsodic – and contrary to expectation. One of the original “Douro Boys,” the … The sweet taste of the DouroRead more
Italy #5 — Parmigiano-Reggiano for dessert
Leave it to the Italians to keep dessert simple. With its strong umami flavor (second only … Italy #5 — Parmigiano-Reggiano for dessertRead more
What to drink at the airport … in Kelowna
No, we didn’t take this photograph in the cute little Kelowna airport, located in the heart … What to drink at the airport … in KelownaRead more
Six things to bring home from Vermont
It’s official. The Food Lovers’ Guide to Vermont & New Hampshire has shipped to stores and … Six things to bring home from VermontRead more