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Dining in Italy – All’ Antico Girone, Castelfranco Veneto

We are leading an Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine custom bike tour this week, and our first stop is perfect place to begin an exploration of the Veneto. Castelfranco Veneto (named as such to distinguish it from the other Castelfrancos in … Continue reading

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Dining in Vicenza – Chris & Co – Do it his way!

I am in Italy for the next couple of weeks, leading a small custom bike tour, and touring with some girlfriends, so my blogs will be centered on restaurants and food I am enjoying while here rather than recipes. I … Continue reading

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Insalata di Farro Caprese – Farro Salad with Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

My last post was one of my favorite late summer pasta dishes, an incredibly simple pasta with raw tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. This post is a follow-on; using the same flavor combinations to create a whole grain salad. This is … Continue reading

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AOP – Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino

“Per star bene fin dal mattino mangia aglio e peperoncino” To feel good at the end of the morning, eat garlic and peppers. This sage advice greeted me recently as I entered into a small shop in Bassano del Grappa. … Continue reading

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Capretto Alla Tirolese – Grilled Goat Steaks

Always interested in expanding my culinary horizons, when I am at the market I am immediately drawn to any food I haven’t yet had the opportunity to cook. This week at  the Newburyport Farmer’s Market I was able to purchase … Continue reading

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