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Alf in Italy – Cupello Artichoke Festival

Spring in Italy this year was unseasonably cool with quite changeable weather. The weather in May was so unusual that the Month was christened Maggio Pazzo, Mad May.  On a cool damp April night in this crazy spring, what is the best thing to do: stay at home, pour a warming glass of local red wine and…
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Alf in Italy, Eating in Abruzzo

A few days ago Sandra and I were talking about Italian food. Because of its simplicity the cuisine relies absolutely on using the best top quality ingredients available. My food experiences in Italy illustrate how true this is. Many times I have sat down to a meal where wonderful ingredients, simply cooked, have given me…
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