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Valerie Quintanilla

Valerie Quintanilla

Ciao I'm Val, an American expat living in the Langhe, a magical wine region in Northern Italy. I'm a marketing pro by trade, but since living abroad have been working in travel planning, wine tourism, and freelance writing. My expat chronicles include wine, cooking, travel, and other bits and bobs. I'd love to have you join me virtually - and look me up if you make it my way. I'm always up for a glass of vino. Cin cin!

Barolo Day Trip From Turin
Alba, Piedmont Travel, TurinJuly 15, 2015<July 17, 2019

How to Do A Barolo Day Trip from Turin

Thinking about a day trip from Turin? Barolo and Barbaresco are a train ride (or two) away!  More and more people are discovering Piedmont…

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Cheesecake Roman Feast
Italian Wine Food Travel #ItalianFWT, Italy Travel, RomeJuly 4, 2015<May 15, 2016

Eat Like a Roman (with a Roman): Unusual Things to do in Rome

Eat Like a Roman (with a Roman) is a contribution to my Italian Wine Food Travel Blogging group. This month we are focusing on Lazio,…

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RecipesJune 13, 2015<July 15, 2016

ARNEIS FOOD PAIRING: BBQ CHICKEN IN A CITRUS BUTTER CURRY SAUCE

Arneis food pairing – hot off the grill and perfect for summer.  In June I took the hosting duties for Wine Pairing Weekend, my monthly wine…

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Wine Pairing Weekend
Food and Wine, Food and Wine Pairing, Piedmont Travel, Wine, WinePairing Weekend ‪#‎winePW‬June 9, 2015<June 26, 2016

Wine Pairing Weekend Preview: #SummerOfArneis is coming up!

June’s Wine Pairing Weekend is just around the corner! Are you ready for the #SummerOfArneis? This month our group is working on summer recipes that pair…

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Spanish Steps Run
Italy Travel, RomeMay 22, 2015<July 26, 2015

A Run in Rome with Sight Jogging Tours

A morning run in Rome anyone? (Shoe shot on the Spanish Steps.) I’m a runner. And, one of my favorite ways to explore a new…

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Arneis Food Pairing
Food and Wine, Food and Wine Pairing, Wine, WinePairing Weekend ‪#‎winePW‬May 16, 2015<June 26, 2016

Arneis Food Pairing Challenge: Summer Fun for Everyone

It’s time for the Summer of Arneis. What is that, you ask? Well, it is a summer filled with liquid Piedmont gold. Or, a Northern Italian white…

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Langhe Vineyards with Monviso
Piedmont Travel, WineMay 14, 2015<March 11, 2022

Barolo wine tour planning – things to know before you go!

Ready to talk Barbaresco and Barolo wine tour planning? In my Piedmont Travel Planning series, we’ve talked about how to get to Alba, when…

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MaMa Florence hands-on pasta making
Florence, Tuscany TravelMay 11, 2015<March 6, 2016

MaMa Florence Cooking School: A Hands-on Experience in the Kitchen and Beyond

One thing I really like about the MaMa Florence Cooking School in Florence, Italy – besides eating – is that they offer classes and…

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Barbaresco 2012
Piedmont Travel, WineMay 9, 2015<June 26, 2016

Tasting Barbaresco 2012 – the latest Barbaresco vintage

Benvenuto a Barbaresco 2012 – the latest Barbaresco vintage!  It’s that time of year in Piedmont. Bottling is in full swing and new vintages…

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Piedmont cycling, La Morra
Alba, Piedmont TravelMay 7, 2015<September 6, 2020

Getting Around Barolo and Barbaresco

Getting around Barolo and Barbaresco – are you ready for an adventure?  One of the toughest parts of planning a trip to Piedmont is organizing…

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Florentine Bookbinding Il Torchio
Florence, Italy Travel, Tuscany TravelMay 4, 2015<March 6, 2016

Florence artisan workshops – a peek into the past

My exploration of Florence artisan workshops with Nardia of Lost in Florence and Georgette of Girl in Florence included a visit to this paper making…

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when to visit piedmont italy
Piedmont Travel, WineMay 1, 2015<March 1, 2022

When is the best time to visit Piedmont? Let’s review.

If you are looking to visit Piedmont, you are not alone. The 2014 UNESCO World Heritage Site designation of Barolo, Barbaresco, Nizza Monferrato and Barbera, Canelli…

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Florence Aperitivo, Crostini
Florence, Food and Wine Pairing, Italy Travel, Tuscany Travel, WineApril 28, 2015<March 6, 2016

Florence Food Experience with Curious Appetite

In addition to delicious-ness, Florence food is a testament to its culture and history. For that reason, food and drink is one of my favorite parts…

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Things to do in Florence - on wheels
Florence, Italy Travel, Tuscany TravelApril 13, 2015<March 6, 2016

Things to do in Florence on wheels (Meep Meep!)

Obviously, there are a million things to do in Florence, Italy. If there weren’t how ever would the city entertain the some 1.8 million tourists…

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