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Italy, Part 6 and Final: Tuscany

July 31, 2015 in Food Events, Travel, Wineries

Castello d’Albola was built in the 15th century and is one of the masterpieces of Tuscany. This castle was our final stop of the tour.

Italy, Part 5: Sicily

July 29, 2015 in Culinary History, Family, Food Events, Food Products, Travel, Wineries

Feudo Principi di Butera is an estate that once belonged to royal families, even Sicily’s first prince. It is indeed still a noble place, and my favorite.

Italy: Lecce, Part 2

July 22, 2015 in Food Events, Restaurants, Travel, Wineries

Day 2 in Lecce brings dinner in a dazzling 16th century castle built around a 12th century Norman tower.

Italy: Five Days in Paradise

July 20, 2015 in Food Events, Food Products, Restaurants, Travel, Wineries

Come with me on a trip to Italy. My blogs for the next two weeks will be about a life-changing visit to Southern Italy.

Why I Started This Blog

I love cookbooks. I mean I really love them. I love to read them, treasure them, learn from them, and, of course, cook from them. To me, cookbooks take on a life all of their own. They are history, family, and memories. I have been collecting cookbooks and writing down treasured recipes of family, friends, and neighbors since about age twelve, which means I now own thousands of cookbooks, recipes, and clippings. Now I want to share them with you along with the many other culinary treasures of my cellar." - Debbie Vanni

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