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Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone

Many weeks ago, I wrote this post, in which I described Ennio Morricone as “a living legend.”  On July 6, 2020, he died in Rome where he was born and lived.  He will remain a legend, and his music will … Continue reading

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La torta di nocciole

Come ognuna delle 20 regioni italiane, anche il Piemonte ha i propri prodotti agricoli, ricette e tradizioni. L’attuale fama della cucina piemontese è in gran parte legata all’eccellenza dei suoi vini, in particolare al Barolo e ai suoi prodotti rari … Continue reading

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Hazelnut Cake

Like every one of the Italy’s 20 regions, Piemonte has its unique agricultural products, recipes and traditions.  The current fame of Piemonte’s cuisine is in large part tied to the excellence of its wines, in particular the Barolo, and to … Continue reading

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