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20th Century Masterpieces in Vercelli


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piedmont, vercelli

Published Feb. 12, 2010 at 12:00 p.m.
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Next week, from the 20th February, sees an exhibition representing the third phase of a large project which in the last two years has brought over 80,000 visitors to Vercelli, in eastern Piedmont to see historical masterpieces from the twentieth century.  “Peggy e Solomon R. Guggenheim: Le avanguardie dell’astrazione” ... "There are more than 50 masterpieces exhibited, among which artists including Cezanne, Georges, Seurat, Braque, Matisse, Delaunay, Klee, Calder stand out together with

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Turin Rowing Regatta


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torino, turin

Published Feb. 6, 2010 at 4:45 a.m.
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“D’inverno sul Po” ... The Società Canottieri Esperia-Torino continues ... its traditional International long distance rowing regatta ... “D’inverno sul Po” next weekend. The regatta has been running since 1982 and is open to men, women, ... boys and girls ... The ... regatta take place on the Po river, between the hills and the historical city centre. The race distance is 6000 meters, starting from Moncalieri ... Island and finishing in front of the Società Canottieri

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Celebrating an Artisan Cidermaker


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piedmont

Published Feb. 4, 2010 at 9:31 p.m.
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by Ben Watson, Chairman, Slow Food USA Biodiversity Committee ... Terrence Maloney (1940-2010) ... A few days ago I received the sad news of the death of Terry Maloney, 70, of Colrain, Massachusetts. Terry died suddenly at home on January 29, ironically enough as the result of an accident that occurred while he was filtering a batch of his West County Cider ... Terry and his wife Judith began making cider more than 25 years ago, after they moved from California to western Massachusetts. In

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Italian minister bites back after Guardian critic slates the McItaly


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carlo, carlo petrini, madre, petrini

Published Feb. 2, 2010 at 5:42 a.m.

Blog by Matthew Fort calling burger 'devilish' prompts angry response from Luca Zaia to 'Stalinist' food writer ... When Matthew Fort, Guardian food writer and lifelong lover of all things Italian, heard that the country's agriculture minister had endorsed McDonald's new McItaly burger, his gorge began to rise ... So incensed was Fort by Luca Zaia's comments about how the burgers would impart "an imprint of Italian flavours to our youngsters" that he wrote an irate column on the Guardian's Word

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Roast Beef with Taleggio


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Published Feb. 2, 2010 at 5:39 a.m.

Roast beef and cheese is an old, old concept. And Taleggio? Taleggio is a creamy cheese with a white skin that originally came from the Val Taleggio, in the Alps above Bergamo (it is now made using the same techniques in Piemonte, Lombardia and the Veneto). The cheeses are square, about 2 inches (5 cm) thick and 12 by 12 in size, and one generally discards the rind; what is inside is delicately flavored and creamy. If one had to substitute, one might use a firm Brie. But I like Taleggio better

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The Advantages Of Working From Home...


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piemonte, piemontese

Published Jan. 18, 2010 at 2:08 a.m.

Thanks to the marvels of telecommuting, a great many people, especially in the US, now work from home. One of the nicest things about working from home is that it gives one the opportunity to cook. Not elaborate dishes that take lots of time, but simple things, for example stews that can be gotten together quickly, set to simmering, and checked every now and again (a step that gives one the opportunity to leave one's desk for a few minutes every hour, something it is important to do). Some

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The Staircase of the Dead


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piemontese, turin, val di susa

Published Jan. 17, 2010 at 6:48 a.m.
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It was just over two years ago that I first set eyes on the Abbey of Sacra di San Michele which dominates the Val di Susa, close to Turin. I vowed then to return and find out more about this imposing Piemontese edifice ... So today I am especially pleased to share my new 'The Sacra di San Michele" guide which is now published on the ItalyItalia.com website ... "The entrance to the church is an amazing flight of 200 odd steps called the ‘Scalone dei Morti’ , or the 'Staircase of the

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In A Hurry? Risotto!


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Published Jan. 15, 2010 at 1:06 a.m.
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Friday afternoons are rushed for me: Daughter C goes swimming after school, so we rarely get home much before 7:30, and that doesn't leave too much time to get dinner on the table. One option, if you do a little chopping beforehand (the onions, in particular) is risotto: If the ingredients are ready, making risotto takes about 10 minutes more than it takes to just cook rice ... Just set water or broth to boil when you begin to sauté, and by the time it does boil you'll be ready to add it to

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Almost Wordless Wednesday: Fagioli All'Uccelletto


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Published Jan. 13, 2010 at 1:06 a.m.
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It has been extraordinarily gray of late, and cold too. When it gets like this, few dishes can bring more warmth than fagioli all'uccelletto, white beans cooked with tomato sauce, garlic and sage. Add sausages, crusty bread, and a zesty Chianti, and you have one of the most classic Tuscan winter one-course meals ... Enjoy! ... Some Other Beany Recipes: ... Fagiolata Piemontese ... Venetian Fasoi in Salsa de Magro ... Panissa Vercellese ... Almost Wordless Wednesday: Fagioli All'Uccelletto

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Win 3 nights in Barolo!


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langhe, piedmont

Published Jan. 8, 2010 at 4:00 a.m.
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Hurry, hurry, hurry: Our friends at Torre Barolo are offering a chance to win 3 nights in Barolo, staying at a renovated 17th century tower, located in the heart of the Langhe Valley in Piedmont ... Torre Barolo is one-of-a-kind. From its elevated position in the village, guests can enjoy sweeping views of the vineyards and medieval hill top towns that contribute to the charm of this region. This self-catered property is an ideal escape for those seeking the amenities and privacy of a

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