You know it's the holiday season when Panettone decorates store windows, store displays and your instagram. I tried to make Panettone myself, and it turned out quite good, if I may say so myself. You can get the recipe here. My sources tell me that for the holidays, a popular combination is Panettone & Moscato!... Continue Reading →
So what do the Piemontese eat for Christmas? It's not turkey. It's not stick meat. It's not ragu. It's cappone. Cappone is a traditional dish from Piemonte.
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Panettone is one of the traditional italian desserts, usually associated with the holidays. Here is my attempt at making it...
Here are some of the wines on my Wish List! Pira Dolcetto Burlott Barbera Trediberri Langhe Nebbiolo Magnum Azelia Langhe Nebbiolo Marengo Barolo Vietti Moscato
One of the traditional desserts you encounter in Piemonte, is the hazelnut cake. I personally prefer Panna Cotta, but I decided to try my hand at the Torta di Nocciole!
One of my favorite producers, Giovanni Corino, has started making a new cru barolo! Can you guess which cru? It is always exciting to see a winery evolve and grow! I got a sneak peak at a recent tasting, and let me tell you, the wine is really good! Barolo Bricco Manescotto! The vineyard, located... Continue Reading →
As most of you know, I make pizza on Fridays. And along with my pizza, I usually have a glass of wine (or three). Here are some of my favorite wines to drink with my pizza (or honestly just any time). Burlotto Barbera & Barbera Aves Marengo Barbera Cavallotto Dolcetto Andrea Oberto Dolcetto Trediberri Langhe... Continue Reading →
Ever wanted to find those cookies you find at the breakfast buffet when you are in Piemonte? Well, look no further! Here is the recipe, so you can make Baci di Dama at home. Perfect for #WorldDessertDay You'll need: 100g Hazelnuts 100g Sugar 100g Butter 100g Flour 100g Dark Chocolate Here is how you do... Continue Reading →
