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Amaretti Grappa Balls – Easy, No-Bake Holiday Cookies, Italian Style

Every family seems to have it’s favorite Christmas cookie recipes. We don’t have the same strong culinary traditions here in the US as we discover on our culinary biking and skiing explorations in Italy. But the one tradition I enjoyed … Continue reading

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Panpepato – A Spicy, Chocolaty Italian Fruitcake

Around the world, you will find some form of fruitcake served as a traditional holiday dish. From the UK and Canada to the Bahamas, one can find cakes made from dried or candied fruits, nuts and flour as a sweet … Continue reading

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Sgroppino – A Favorite Italian Cocktail

Looking for a festive, different cocktail to serve during the holidays? Try a Sgroppino, one of many beverages that use our favorite sparkling wine, Prosecco. We enjoy a prosecco aperitif pretty much daily on our Italy cycling holidays and Dolomite … Continue reading

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Christmas Cookie Ornaments – Almond Shortbread Cookies

All across my travels in Italy, I see breads and sweets designed to please the eye as well as the palate. From the intricate marzipan of Sicily to the care the gelato vendors in Sirmione take to display their wares … Continue reading

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Reinventing Your Turkey Leftovers as a Renaissance Banquet – Zuppa alla Scaligera

For those of you with any knowledge of Italian Renaissance banquets, or for you fellow fans of the Borgias, you are no doubt aware that these were incredibly elaborate affairs. During this time period, lavish meals were planned to honor … Continue reading

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