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Grappa – Italy’s Favorite Digestif

The most famous, and most popular, after dinner drink in Northeastern Italy is grappa. We introduce it in many ways to our guests on our walking tours and private cycling adventures – served as a digestivo, to aid in the … Continue reading

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Amaretti Grappa Balls – Easy, No-Bake Holiday Cookies, Italian Style

Every family seems to have it’s favorite Christmas cookie recipes. We don’t have the same strong culinary traditions here in the US as we discover on our culinary biking and skiing explorations in Italy. But the one tradition I enjoyed … Continue reading

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Polenta Torta con i Fichi Secchi, Uva Passa, Pignoli e Grappa

A recent cooking class got me thinking out of the box (which is always good) as one of the participants was allergic to cow dairy. No butter, milk, cow cheese or cream. The savory dishes were easy, a cheese-free Risotto … Continue reading

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Roasted Figs with Grappa Mascarpone Cream

With the exception of special occasions, I am a simple dessert person. Fruit desserts are my favorite – usually fairly easy to prepare, and healthy – or at least better for you than a concoction of sugar, butter, and cream. … Continue reading

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Pear and Grappa Crostini with Prosciutto di Sauris

A wonderful, simple crostini inspired by our culinary bike, hike and ski tours in Northern Italy Continue reading

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