January 2012
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Jan 25th
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Jan 23rd
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Jan 20th
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Jan 19th
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Jan 19th
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Jan 16th
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Jan 14th
More from #prosciutto di San Daniele land. I can’t stay away from it. I’m addicted. http://t.co/s44vj7mQ
Jan 3rd
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Jan 3rd
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December 2011
26 posts
Dec 31st
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Dec 31st
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Dec 31st
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Dec 30th
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Dec 30th
RT @italianwineguy: Prosecco vs. the world http://t.co/Bw1pmKPZ
Dec 27th
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Dec 26th
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Dec 26th
The boys are having so much fun with their first scalextric http://t.co/eVhFiGwD
Dec 25th
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Dec 25th
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A super special merry Christmas to you all and your families http://t.co/sCeG5G3Q
Dec 24th
Dec 24th
This is “Udine Eye” http://t.co/nEzTMKCM
Dec 23rd
Institute of Masters of Wine investigates Campo →
In a statement released today, the Institute of Masters of Wine said it was ‘aware of certain claims being made in regard to the alleged conduct of one of its members, Pancho Campo MW.’ It had ‘received a formal complaint into [Campo’s] alleged conduct’, it went on, and ‘has opened an investigation. No conclusions have been reached, investigations will continue, and no further statement will be...
Dec 20th
Dec 16th
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RT @giuliano_abate: Storie di terra e sapori di tavola is out! http://t.co/YK6DeGSf ▸ Top stories today via @ritchietom @francescomaule …
Dec 16th
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Dec 16th
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“Delaying action [on climate change] is a false economy: for every $1 of...”
–  This quote is from the International Energy Agency’s recent 2011 World Energy Outlook, which points to the huge economic benefits of building clean energy infrastructure ahead of 2020. For more on the report check out the Guardian, which highlights that “if fossil fuel infrastructure is not...
Dec 15th
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Just finished preparing a warming winter minestrone for my crew. http://t.co/v4V6qU1j
Dec 14th
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Paraschos "Clàr di lune" and marinated trouts
Last night I had a chance to taste another wonderful wine from this side of the “Bel Paese”, the beautiful region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. The Collio area is renowned for its SuperWhites: some still unknown to the wine world, certainly underrated. This winemaker belongs to the natural wines family and the wine I sampled is part of the 2nd of the two lines he produces. Its...
Dec 9th
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Cranberry and orange Christmas Tree cakes
So looking forward to trying this recipe! Cranberry and orange Christmas Tree cakes (makes two cakes to fit two Lakeland Christmas tree moulds, or 2 x 20cm round cakes - halve the recipe to make just one cake): 500g unsalted butter, softened 300g caster sugar 200g light brown soft sugar Grated zest of 4 oranges 150ml orange juice 8 eggs, beaten 500g self-raising flour, sifted 200g fresh...
Dec 9th
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Dec 7th
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Dec 2nd
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Dec 2nd
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cooking porcini mushroom and prawns risotto for dinner
Dec 1st
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Dec 1st
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November 2011
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Nov 30th
Central banks join forces to ease financial strains http://t.co/ccp0lCe1
Nov 30th
And at dinner I opened a bottle of #schioppettino by giovanni venica. Fab wine!
Nov 26th
Homemade pizza, done! http://t.co/7in7Raws
Nov 25th
Nov 22nd
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Mussels in Prosecco Sauce
Mussels in Prosecco Sauce 2 lbs of mussels 3 cloves of garlic 1 large shallot 1 cup of Prosecco Olive oil Salt A word about prepping the mussels: you need to scrub them and debeard them before cooking with them. They also need to be fully closed. If they’re not fully closed, or do not close immediately when you tap them, discard them; they’re not alive and are therefore not safe to eat. ...
Nov 21st
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Nov 19th
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RT @FamilyLifeOrg: With a little investment of time, these ideas can help give your children an “ultimate gift” this Thanksgiving. http: …
Nov 18th
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Music for the weekend  →
A few years back I got an email blurb from Giant Step Promotion in NYC, an organization KCRW used to do concerts with here in LA.  They featured a download of a band called The Bahama Soul Club, from their album “Rhythm is What Makes Jazz Jazz.”  The cover was lifted from a classic Blue Note side by trumpeter Kenny Dorham, so it caught my eye right away. The sampler cut was called “But Rich...
Nov 18th
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Nov 16th
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WestLondonWineSchool gets Prosecco Riccardo on a...
This is a great occasion to sample the wonderful Prosecco Riccardo DOCG Extra Dry (IWSC 2011 medal winner) in time for your Christmas celebrations. Check the link for more info on the WestLondonWineSchool class. Cheers
Nov 15th
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Fukushima Nuclear Crisis Update →
For the first time since the March nuclear disaster, a select group of journalists was allowed to tour J-Village, the former sports complex being used by as many as 3,300 TEPCO employees involved in cleanup efforts at the Fukushima nuclear plant. The compound’s 12 soccer fields now house sleeping facilities for 1,000 workers, helipads, decontamination areas, and a medical center, as well as a...
Nov 15th
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Vitovska!!!
Wow! Vitovska, Schioppettino & Ribolla Gialla! Andrew, now you are talking. I never thought anyone in the UK would have ever mentioned these wonderful grapes. Andrew Barrow wrote a nice review - here - for three of probably the most representative grapes from this corner of North East Italy: Friuli Venezia Giulia, FVG. I my humble opinion, though I’m a bit biased, there are many more...
Nov 14th