Champagne is the acknowledged queen of sparkling wines, but every regal house has its signature. Boizel … Finding a sprightly pairing for Boizel Brut RéserveRead more
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Hearty Trentino dishes complement the wines
If you’re going to spend all morning tasting 128 wines, you really need some hearty food … Hearty Trentino dishes complement the winesRead more
Remembering Italy #3 — asparagus & prosciutto risotto
San Daniele del Friuli is a beautiful little community about 20 kilometers southwest of the big … Remembering Italy #3 — asparagus & prosciutto risottoRead more
Bites worth standing for
It’s easy to get a good, quick lunch in Rome. Usually we opt for a couple … Bites worth standing forRead more
What to buy in an Italian grocery store
Since so many of the regional Italian cuisines are based on food that is fresh, fresh, … What to buy in an Italian grocery storeRead more
Making grilled asparagus risotto
Before we bought a pressure cooker, asparagus risotto was one of the few risottos we would … Making grilled asparagus risottoRead more
Pressure cooker artichoke risotto
We’d always thought of making risotto as a laborious process that required standing at the stove … Pressure cooker artichoke risottoRead more
Cucina Italiana moderna
Peek inside a domestic kitchen of a Venice foodie.
Cooking in Venice changed our lives
We learn how to cook like the locals in Venice, starting with a trip to Rialto market with savvy shopper/ace cook Anna Maria Andreola.