My Favorite Books of 2021 & an Invite to Read with Me
byWhat a year, y’all. Not quite as recovered from this whole pandemic thing as we’d hope. But, whatcha gonna do? Me? I read. A…
Northern Italy White Wines You Should Be Drinking
byOur Northern Italy White Wines guest post comes via a favorite former expat, Diana Zahuranec. State-side again, her Italian wine adventures continue from the…
Piedmont Travel: Alba White Truffle Frequently Asked Questions
byIf you’ve got Piedmont travel planned, don’t miss a chance to experience the storied Alba white truffle. The Alba white truffle is a full…
Alba Italy Guide: One of the best small towns in Piedmont
byAlba Italy – your inside scoop on one of the best small towns in Piedmont Italy! The Piedmont region is a haven of gastronomic…
Where to Stay in Barolo Wine Country: Geography, Practicalities
byWhere to stay in Barolo wine country or the larger Piedmont wine region: an insider’s guide to what you need to know. A question…
Hotel Castello di Sinio: An Oasis in Barolo, Italy
byWondering where to stay in Piedmont wine country? Hotel Castello di Sinio. We’ve been talking so much about Denise Pardini and Hotel Castello di…
Barbera Wine Pairing: Lessons from Piedmont
byBarbera wine pairing – that tantalizing acidity makes it oh-so food-friendly! Let’s start our Barbera wine pairing lesson with a look at the grape…
Barbaresco Food Pairing: Lessons from Piedmont
byA Barbaresco food pairing lesson, complete with recipes! Okay, so you may have already read our piece on Barolo wine pairing. Since Barbaresco and…
Barolo Wine Pairing: Lessons From Piedmont
byBarolo wine pairing lessons – and, don’t forget to apply test your learnings! To get things going, I created a quick and easy food…
Next Piedmont wine delivery: The Mamma Mia Offer!
byHow ‘bout another Piedmont wine delivery!? We call this the Mamma Mia offer because these wines are…MAMMA MIA!! It’s been 4 months since our…
Denise’s Pressure Cooker Brisket with Molasses BBQ Sauce
byPressure cooker brisket with molasses bbq sauce that’ll blow your mind. And, don’t forget the brisket wine pairing! When I visited Denise of Castello…
Denise’s Delish Brioche Hamburger Buns Recipe
byBrioche hamburger buns recipe and your favorite meaty BBQ makes for a mouthwatering masterpiece. Denise of Castello di Sinio treated me to her brioche…
Summer Slaw Recipe for Barbecue
byHave we got a summer slaw recipe for you! Who doesn’t love a fresh, creamy slaw in the summer heat? Well, Denise’s summer slaw…
Oven roasted pulled pork recipe with wine pairing
byReady for some fun flavors? Here comes an easy oven roasted pulled pork recipe! Denise of Castello di Sinio decided we should do pulled…