Eiffel Tower

Off to the Cordon Bleu

I am nervous.  Really nervous.  I actually have nightmares about deboning chickens. In my new business venture, I had planned on taking myself to the SIAL food show in Paris. …
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Verona pizza

Day 8 It all comes back to Lardo

My week of deliciousness is drawing to a close.  Last cappuccino.  Last adorable micro packet of Nutella slipped into the purse from the breakfast bar.  Last touches on the product…
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Mantova Piazza

Day 6 Baccalau alla Vicenza

“You are the only non-Italian we have ever hosted that actually likes Baccalau alla Vicenza!” Vicenza, half way between Verona and Venice is a bustling industrial centre with a long…
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Day 5 Pizza for the Canadian

Working in Vicenza, I am asked to join some folks for lunch at the Trattoria across the street from the fresh pasta factory.  The place is jammed with regular Italians…
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