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Insalata con Marroni, Mele e Melagrana – Salad with Chestnuts, Apples and Pomegranate

Chestnuts are found throughout Italy, and have been a staple of their cuisine for thousands of years. Mentioned in writings from Homer and Pliny, they were cultivated throughout the region by the Middle Ages, especially in the mountainous areas where … Continue reading

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Alto Adige Terlano Wine Zone: Wonderful, Crisp Whites from Northeastern Italy

This past summer I spent some time exploring the wine regions of Alto Adige. One stop on my tour, and a place we will return to on our Bike the Wine Roads of Trentino-Alto Adige bicycle holidays in 2012 is … Continue reading

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Christmas Lasagna – Lasagna da Fornel: Not your ordinary lasagna!

Another traditional Christmas dish from Northeastern Italy intrigued me the moment I discovered it, but it is quite unexpected, and I was unsure of how it would go over with American palates. I’ve made it a couple of times now, … Continue reading

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Warning: Bombardino May Cause an Early End to your Ski Day

Bombardino is an egg nog based drink that is very popular in the cold climates, especially for those enjoying a ski holiday in Northeastern Italy. This is a perfect drink for sipping apres ski in Val Gardena, or to warm … Continue reading

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Gubana – Traditional Italian Christmas in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

  One example of traditional Christmas holiday food with deep-seated cultural roots in a specific region is the Gubana. A cake of sweet leavened dough, heavy with a filling of dried fruits and nuts. Depending upon the source, Gubana originated … Continue reading

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