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The Italian Soul: How to Savor the Full Joys of Life by Judith Valente
I would like to share a new book with you The Italian Soul: How to Savor the Full Joys of Life written by Judith Valente (Author) I received a copy of in exchange for this review. Inside this post is my affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage off the products you purchase. I’ve always wanted to travel to Italy but finances will never let us take a Trip like that and also my fear of flying keeps us at home. Having a copy of The Italian Soul: How to Savor the Full Joys of Life allowed me to Travel on my…
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The Best Red Wines For Cozying Up
How do you define the seasons? All of us have our own way. Some use ecology, and are guided by the activity of plants. Others use the calendar, where the seasons change along with the pages of the twelve months. Temperature, too, can offer a guide. The onset of winter is revealed when the shrinking mercury’s refusal to rise signifies a shift from ‘Winter is coming’ to ‘Winter is here’. Of all these methods, temperature may be the one felt the most. The Allure of the Fireplace Opposites attract. Being the opposite of what surrounds you is alluring. One may enjoy being dry and indoors, listening to the patter of…
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Viola Buitoni Unearths History and Geography of Italy’s Most Iconic Gastronomic Staples and Flavors in Artfully Photographed New Book
Be watching for a Upcoming Review San Francisco, September 18, 2023 — In Italy by Ingredient: Artisanal Foods, Modern Recipes (September/October 2023; Rizzoli New York, ISBN: 978-0-8478-7364-7, Hardcover), Viola Buitoni invites everyday cooks to dig into and savor the beloved staples of Italian cuisine at the heart of delicious, sensual meals. In a way that’s down-to-earth and evocative, Buitoni puts iconic Italian ingredients — from homey polenta to Umami-packed anchovies — in the context of history and geography. Then, complemented by gorgeous images from food photographer Molly De Coudreaux, she shows how to create these wonderfully satisfying and easy to make Italian dishes right at home in any American kitchen. …
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
