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Celebrate Steak-the Week of Happiness   (June 27, 2009)
If you are by chance planning on being in Tuscany in July there is a must attend for the carnivore.  An annual celebration of all that is bovine, steaky goodness is put on every year not to far outside of Florence. A brief train ride will take you to... More »

Refreshing Summer Whites   (June 23, 2009)
Ahhhh summer, brilliant blue skies, summer thunderstorms that bathe the earth, and wine.  Wondefully chilled refreshing white wine.  What could be more perfect on a steamy summer evening than a light meal of fish, salad and fresh fruit with crispy... More »

Spicy Summer Seafood   (June 19, 2009)
One thing that the geography of Italy contributes to is proximity to the sea.  The unique boot shape of the country means that no matter where in the country a person lives they are never more than about two hours from the sea. What does this mean... More »