As I spend a delightful spring afternoon strolling through the picturesque quiet streets of Neive, admiring 13th century villas and charming churches, watching local families enjoy tasty-looking outdoor lunches at quaint trattorie, I keep an eye out in the distance … Continue reading
Piedmont’s Langhe area is renowned for its picturesque rolling hills and world class red wines, earning UNESCO recognition for both their natural beauty as well as distinguished wine tradition. While Barolo is typically the main attraction, we begin our Piedmont … Continue reading
Adventurous clients on our Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine tours in Italy appreciate being introduced to the distinctive regional dishes that are unique to the areas we visit. These are not dishes you will find at Olive Garden, but authentic cuisine … Continue reading
We indulge in many wonderful Italian specialties with guests on our private walking and cycling tours in Italy, but one that always generates lots of discussion is Parmigiano Reggiano cheese – primarily because it can be found back home in … Continue reading
Balsamic vinegar is one of Italy’s best-known contributions to the culinary world, and is now a basic condiment found in many kitchens here in the US. It is common all over Italy, we find it at every table in … Continue reading
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