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Tiramisu Cookies

During the rest of the year, I have a pretty standard cookie repertoire; chocolate chip, molasses, the two my boys enjoy most. But during the Christmas season I become a bit more experimental. I used to get together with girl … Continue reading

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Valpolicella (and a Classic Italian Meat Ragu)

My blog is entitled “Northern Italian Food and Wine”, but I have to admit I’ve been negligent in the wine department. I’ll begin here to rectify that. The Veneto region is one of the most productive wine regions Italy, both … Continue reading

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Parsnip Soup with Apple Puree

Parsnips are a great root vegetable, white and similar in shape to a carrot, long and tapered. It is a relative of celery root, parsley root, and carrot, and the taste is a combination of the sweetness of a carrot, … Continue reading

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The Best Leftover Turkey Soup or How to Use Your Entire Turkey

This year I purchased a 25 pound organic turkey from my local farm stand for our Thanksgiving feast. As always, my objective is to utilize the ENTIRE bird. This is a very European sentiment that we see all across Italy … Continue reading

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Braised Turkey with Pears, Chestnuts and Rosemary

If I had to pick one example of traditional American cuisine, it would probably be a Thanksgiving dinner. Every year, millions search their recipes books, magazines, and the internet looking for a new twist on the classic roast turkey. Or … Continue reading

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