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Grilled Trout with Pea Pesto

Most Americans today are familiar with pesto, which is a sauce that originated in Genoa in the Liguria region of northern Italy. The traditional pesto, often called pesto alla genovese, consisted of basil, crushed garlic, grated cheese (parmigiano-reggiano and/or pecorino), … 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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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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Trout with Grappa and Almonds

The freshwater lakes of Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia abound with many varieties of trout. The northern provinces of Friuli not only produce more trout than any other region of Italy, they also consume more of it than any other region. … Continue reading

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