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Fondue for Two – Valentine’s Day Date Night

We love fondue for Valentine’s Day because it is a memorable culinary experience that is both sensual and intimate, especially when you set the stage with music and candlelight. Above is a...

George Clooney’s Favourite Foods

According to Taste of Home, George Clooney, who lives with wife Amal in beautiful Lake Como, Italy, loves these three foods…Gnocchi with Pesto Sauce, Margherita Pizza with an Arugula Salad and...

The Beauty of Olive Oil 101

A good Extra Virgin Olive Oil, or EVOO, is more than just a cooking oil – it’s a fresh fruit juice with thousands of years of culture and tradition behind it, backed by modern science...

Two Fondue Recipes

photo by Emile Henry Holiday Fondue Recipe Ingredients 1 tablespoon Cornstarch 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper 1-1/4 cups Champagne 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice 2 tablespoons finely...

Balsamic Recipes from Guisti

The Giusti family has been producing balsamic since the 17th century – one of the oldest, most reputable producers of Balsamic around. They use centuries-old casks to create the unmistakable...

Ordering Holiday Foods – Turkeys, Capons, Ham and more

Holiday Food Orders for Christmas Dinner How much to order A medium to large Turkey, 18-20 lb., feeds one person per pound of meat.  A turkey less than 16 lb., however, does not give the same yield...

Pairing Dried Figs with Cheese

Pairing dried figs with cheese is a beautiful art that can make both ingredients interesting and even more delightful. Try experimenting with different combinations for best results.  Enjoying the...

Giusti Balsamic – How to Choose

Family Reserves – Small Bottles with Red Wax The three exquisite small bottles with rope and red wax, pictured above, are a part of a special series dedicated to the local and ongoing Modenese...

Duck Meat – Classic French Charcuterie

For centuries the French have enjoyed serving duck meat on their charcuterie platter as well as in appetizers and as a stew. On their charcuterie platters you might find baguette, cornichons, fig jam...

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