Monthly Archives: October 2010

Working in the Vineyard…

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Rachel Steckler

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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Bar Torre, For Some of the Best Sicilian Granita and Sicilian Pastries in Turin

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Rachel Steckler

I have been searching for a good Sicilian granita here in Turin for quite sometime. Granitas are a specialty of Sicily and come in many seasonal flavors. They are light, refreshing and full of flavor! This past summer I worked … Continue reading →

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Looking for an Olive Harvest….Cercando una raccolta di oliva

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Rachel Steckler

At the present moment, I am looking to participate in an olive harvest. Today I found a wonderful website called olivepicking.com that assists people who want to give this a try. For me, it’s about fulfilling a dream of mine. … Continue reading →

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La vendemmia del nebbiolo, The Nebbiolo Grape Harvest

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Rachel Steckler

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 Rachel Steckler

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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Polenta Concia, a Northern-Italian Dish

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Rachel Steckler

My neighbor Piero, who is a chef, recommended I go to El Canton Dij Formaggi (www.angolodeiformaggi.it) when I told him I wanted to make concia, a type of polenta served in the region of Piedmont. Piero loaned me a cookbook … Continue reading →

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Guido Ristorante in Pollenzo, just outside of Turin

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Rachel Steckler

            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 … Continue reading →

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