Monthly Archives: June 2008
Colli di Luni Vermentino – A Summer Favorite
This weekend I had the good fortune to go sailing in Liguria. We sailed from Bocca di Magra to Portovenere and back. This area is beautiful and incredible to see from the sea. In addition to stunning views from small … Continue reading
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Crodino & Chips – A Tried and True Combination
I am enjoying the first day of summer in Italy, it came a bit later than expected. I also had my first Crodino of the year this weekend. Crodino is a trademark brand owned by the Campari Group since the … Continue reading
A rose’ by any other name would smell as sweet
I always liked this quote from Romeo and Giulietta and while it isn’t entirely appropriate for this post, I think it illustrates my point. I have often judged rose’ wines as all of a piece. As if the mere name … Continue reading
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The Muffaletta – One of Italy’s Gifts to New Orleans
The Muffaletta is a delicious slice of Italy that is an integral part of the Crescent City’s food traditions. Local lore is that the Muffaletta was created at the Italian run Central Grocery on Decatur St in the French Quarter … Continue reading
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San Michele Appiano – A Jewel Among Italy’s Cooperatives
Wine cooperatives in Italy are often considered to be synonymous with low quality wines. While this is true of some cooperatives, it is an inaccurate perception of the quality of the wines from some of the best known ones. Nonetheless, … Continue reading
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Cibo Express – Even Jet Blue is Getting into the Act
I admit it. I am always surprised to see quality Italian food products in gourmet delis in New York CIty. Call me crazy but sometimes it seems odd to be able to get anything I miss from Italy here in … Continue reading
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