Several days ago, I posted my definitive guide to grappa, having visted the purported birthplace of this semi-toxic beverage. Thank you to alert reader Jeff Gilleran of Alexandria, Virginia (apologies Dave Barry) for pointing out a grievous omission to my story.
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Several days ago, I posted my definitive guide to grappa, having visted the purported birthplace of this semi-toxic beverage. Thank you to ...
As we continue to tear pages from our calendar, we welcome our new readers – thanks and welcome to both of you! You are joining an elite fraternity of people dedicated to the enjoyment of all things Italian. And when I say elite, I mean dozens!
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As we continue to tear pages from our calendar, we welcome our new readers - thanks and welcome to both of you! ...
Over the past week we have, as is our habit here in Italy, been eating and drinking our way across the country. From Trento to Riva del Garda to Bassano del Grappa to Maristoca to Capriva del Friuli to Gorizia. From salmon carpaccio to bigoli all'anitra to pork with horseradish to frico to bear. From muller thurgau to grappa del Trentino to aperitivo to tokai friulano. It has indeed been a heck of a week. And that doesn't even include the German portion of our trip.
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Over the past week we have, as is our habit here in Italy, been eating and drinking our way across the country. ...
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| I was barely able to contain myself when dinner was served. |
What wine do you drink with bear?
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I was barely able to contain myself when dinner was served.What wine do you drink with bear?Read more »
An unexpected bite at breakfast this morning lands Suzy at the dentist for some emergency restorative work. Amazing how similar Italian dentistry is to American, right down to the screams of pain. The major difference? The cost!
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An unexpected bite at breakfast this morning lands Suzy at the dentist for some emergency restorative work. Amazing how similar Italian dentistry ...
A view from the Endrizzi wineryThese are the sorts of experiences we come to Italy for.Read more »
Having a small dinner/snack at the regional enoteca in the nearby town of Cormons. The wine, a Friulano (formerly called Tokai) from a very small producer (Vosca). What a treat. Great nose and complex taste.
Having a small dinner/snack at the regional enoteca in the nearby town of Cormons. The wine, a Friulano (formerly called Tokai) from ...
A softer version found in Friuli. We're enjoying this small plate at lunch. Good thing we ordered just one!
In addition to being the home of Italy's best white wines, northern Italy is also the home of, if not the birthplace of Italy's most famous (or infamous) distillate – grappa. Unlike just about everyone we know, we have been lovers of grappa since our very first first sip.
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In addition to being the home of Italy's best white wines, northern Italy is also the home of, if not the birthplace ...
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| Pork with horseradish (kren) |
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| Friuli wine and grappa |
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Pork with horseradish (kren) +Friuli wine and grappa+ chocolate =Felice
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| Captain, I think we need a bigger car. |
It is time to leave Trento to head an hour and a half east from the region of Trentino to the Veneto. Unfortunately, after three days in Italy we realize that maybe we should have bought a larger car.
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Captain, I think we need a bigger car.It is time to leave Trento to head an hour and a half east from ...
The best part of waking up is not Folgers in your cup.
The best part of waking up is not Folgers in your cup.
