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Farmer’s Market Pasta – Whole Wheat Pasta with Poached Egg and Spring Greens

Here is a recipe which I must describe as ‘Italian inspired’, rather than a strict interpretation of a traditional regional Italian dish. When we are on one of our Italiaoutdoors culinary adventures in Italy, we learn about the regional dishes, … Continue reading

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Wine Tasting: Bastianich Sauvignon “B” 2009

Wine tasting of Bastianich Sauvignon “B”, a white from Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Discover the foods and wines of Northern Italy with Italiaoutdoors, creator of active culinary vacations and wine vacations. Continue reading

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Pear and Grappa Crostini with Prosciutto di Sauris

A wonderful, simple crostini inspired by our culinary bike, hike and ski tours in Northern Italy Continue reading

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Pollo del Carso con Crauti, and the cancer fighting properties of Sauerkraut

Chicken with Sauerkraut – a delicious example of the unique cuisine of Friuli-Venezia Giulia from Italiaoutdoors. Continue reading

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Tortellini with Artichokes, Peas, Mascarpone and Mint

Tortellini, and their larger relative, tortelloni, are homemade stuffed pastas originally from the Emilia-Romagna region of Northeastern Italy. This region is renowned for its’ many wonderful varieties of stuffed pastas, which date back to the Middle Ages. In Bologna, these … Continue reading

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