Top wine magazine, Wine Spectator, compiles an annual list of the top 100 most exciting wines from around the world. Though the list is very interesting in itself, I asked myself how many Italian wines made it onto this prestigious list in 2008?Well, I'm pleased to say that quite a number made … [Read more...]
A Cool Coffee Experience
August 8, 2008 By 7 Comments
This weeks Food and Wine Friday post is about the glorious Granità di Caffé. Over to Judith Greenwood who will tell you how to prepare this delightful way to cool down in the heat of an Italian summer.Summer is hot. Summer is long. Gelato is very good indeed, but not everyone can eat a … [Read more...]
Milan Screams for Ice Cream
August 1, 2008 By 9 Comments
This is the second of my regular Food and Wine Friday posts, a special feature on Italian food, wine, and who eats it.Ah, Italian ice cream. Even Italians cannot get enough of the stuff, and with temperatures hitting the mid 30s, who can blame them.What flavours do you think Italians in Milan … [Read more...]
Paolo Sarpi – Milan, Street Fair Today!
October 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The Paolo Sarpi Street fair is today! And it is already busy.And here are some photos that were taken at around 11 am this morning: … [Read more...]
Gastronomic fair – Via Paolo Sarpi, Milan*
October 8, 2007 By 7 Comments
If you happen to be in Milan on Sunday the 14th October 2007 (date corrected,Thanks to Cath), and you happen to like fresh porcini mushrooms, truffles, Italian wine, grappa and cheese, then you may find the via Paolo Sarpi street fair fascinating. You can see where Via Paolo Sarpi is on my Platial … [Read more...]
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