The 3 “B”s of Piedmont Wines: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Barbera
Without question, Italy is one of the most esteemed wine producing countries in the world and the Piedmont (Piemonte) region in northern Italy ranks near the top in terms of the quality of wines it produces. Any discussion of Piedmont wines would be incomplete without...
The Italian Farmer’s Table: Authentic Recipes and Local Lore from Northern Italy (Cookbook Review)
The Italian Farmer’s Table: Authentic Recipes and Local Lore from Northern Italy is more than just a cookbook. Although it is built around an intriguing collection of authentic regional recipes, it digs deeper to offer a glimpse inside everyday rural life in northern...
Risotto Northern Italy’s Classic Comfort Food
When it comes to Italian comfort food, you might immediately think of pasta. Although pasta is a big part of Italian cuisine… in northern Italy another dish reigns supreme. Many centuries ago in the fertile Po Valley, a little round rice was making its way onto...
The Delightful Differences Between Northern And Southern Italian Cuisine
“Let’s go find a good Italian restaurant tonight.” If you immediately envision pasta with lots of red sauce, you are not alone. Italian cuisine is very often lumped into one red-check-tablecloth-covered category. Yes, this image is part of the...
