Monthly Archives: January 2014

Of Puppies, Peppers and Potatoes

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Francesca

I want to thank all of you for your words of encouragement about my first steps into puppyhood. I think Chef Mimi is the one that best described what I was about to go through. She said “You are about to … Continue reading →

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WinEvents: Vinitaly International/Slow Wine NYC 2014 & Gambero Rosso’s Tre Bicchieri NYC 2014

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Stefano

Just a quick FYI to let our US-based readers know that, once again, the time has come for the two most important Italian wine fairs in the US: both Vinitaly International in association with Slow Wine 2014 and Gambero Rosso’s Tre Bicchieri US Tour … Continue reading →

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Wine Review: Planeta, Chardonnay Sicilia IGT 2009

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Stefano

Today’s review is of a Sicilian Chardonnay made by excellent Sicilian winemakers Planeta from whom we have previously reviewed their outstanding Nero d’Avola “Santa Cecilia” and their Syrah – specifically, today we are going to review Planeta, Chardonnay Sicilia IGT 2009 ($35). Will it be … Continue reading →

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Saint Emilion Chronicles #6: Chateau de Ferrand, a Visit and a Wine Review

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Stefano

After a hiatus due to the winter holidays and the addition of “cyclone Sofia“ 😉 to our family, it is time to resume our Saint Emilion series. Today we will briefly talk about one of the Chateaux that we visited … Continue reading →

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MWWC#6 – Two Wines, Three Mysteries

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Stefano

Right before the winter holidays, creative fellow wine blogger Jeff (AKA The Drunken Cyclist) launched a fun initiative: a wine-based Secret Santa that he aptly renamed Secret Alcoholic. Basically, Jeff’s wife kindly took care of pairing each participant with a buddy Secret … Continue reading →

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A little furry addition to Flora’s Table Home

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Francesca

Hello Everyone! I decided to barge into your houses on this lazy Sunday late afternoon to share some… news (I don’t even know which adjective I should be using here! I guess for lots of you, it would be “great”). … Continue reading →

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Celebrating The New Year Deliciously: Sartu’ di Riso

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Francesca

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that I love simple and quick recipes. Like most of you, I don’t have much time to spend in the kitchen just for the pleasure of it, especially on … Continue reading →

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