Tag Archives: Piedmont

Il pranzo di Natale/Christmas Lunch…and More

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

I’ve been in Italy for over a year now, yet last Christmas I was in Lublin, Poland celebrating with my long-lost-maternal family. Both of my mom’s parents were born in Lublin, however my mom was born in Manila, the Philippines. … Continue reading →

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White Truffles and Wine

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

It is common knowledge in these parts that even at the end of November and early December one can still find some wonderful white truffles. And so, some friends and I decided to go to the Langhe for a Sunday … Continue reading →

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A Day Trip with Eataly to “Spiriti Langoroli” or Spirits from Le Langhe

Posted on November 28, 2010 by

I love the region of Le Langhe for many reasons but the most important one for me is that it always brings me back to nature. And so, I was fortunate again to find a tour being offered by Eatinerari … Continue reading →

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A Stage with Chocolate Master Silvio Bessone

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

Gianduiotti ripieni…filled gianduiotti Making the gianduiotti/a chocolate product of Piedmont. My culinary adventure in Italy has been one part self-evolving and one part serendipitous. I moved to Turin, Italy in September last year to follow my heart and study Italian … Continue reading →

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Working in the Vineyard…

Posted on October 30, 2010 by

Thank you again to the Parusso Family and Anna for the beautiful photos they just sent me from the vendemmia last week. I have been reading a wonderful book by Roberto Spera called “Vini in Langa.” It’s a book about … Continue reading →

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La vendemmia di nebbiolo, The Nebbiolo Grape Harvest

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

I always give credit where credit is due and my latest experience in Italy is due in part to my friend Eric. A month ago, I asked him if he knew of a winery where I could assist with a … Continue reading →

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La novità…the latest

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

Do you have some leftover polenta? Well, I discovered a simple and very delicious recipe that I just have to share. Recently, I took a trip to Monforte D’Alba to meet with the owners of a winery. I have always … Continue reading →

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Guido Ristorante in Pollenzo, just outside of Turin

Posted on October 9, 2010 by

I’ve lived in Turin a little over a year and only recently discovered a cooking school very close to my apartment in Piazza Vittorio. The cooking school, il melograno, is Italian for pomegranate. The cooking school is run by Romana … Continue reading →

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