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Conegliano, Italy – Great cycling and wine!

  Conegliano is a town located in the Veneto region, in the province of Treviso. Located about 30 km north of the city of Treviso, it lies in the foothills of the Dolomites and is most noted for its wine, … Continue reading

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Rediscover Lambrusco – Not the wine you remember!

My first introduction to Lambrusco was early on in my wine drinking days – the ‘infamous’ sweet Riunite sparkling wines that we all found very drinkable when we first began indulging (usually a bit too much) in alcoholic beverages. With … Continue reading

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Baccala Mantecato alla Vicentina, and House-Cured Salt Cod

One of the most traditional dishes of the Veneto region are various versions of baccala. You will find baccala on the menu in restaurants all over Venice, from the small hidden bacari (wine bars) to the most elegant ristorante. It’s … Continue reading

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Risotto Aragosta con Riso Venere Nero (Lobster Risotto with Black Rice)

A recent article in La Cucina Italiana featured a selection of recipes for riso, or rice, each recipe using a different variety of rice. Some are traditional Italian risotto rices, such as Arborio, Carnaroli, and our Veneto favorite on our … Continue reading

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Asparagi con Uova

It is asparagus season both here and in Italy, so I’ve been reading and cooking a lot with it lately. The first shoots of the season are even appearing up here in the cold north woods of Maine. I included … Continue reading

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