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Tasting the future: How Sicily Is redefining wine through sustainability
Recently, I spent three grape-soaked days in Sicily to learn more about sustainable winemaking and attend the 4th SOStain Symposium in Palermo—a…
Nov 29 • 
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A piece of me in France
Today I lost the onyx stone from my grandmother’s engagement ring, her inheritance, her love, her story.
Oct 23 • 
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Wine discoveries in Veneto
A Visit to Rechsteiner and De Stefani
Oct 19 • 
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Menthe à l'eau
Aug 20, 2023 • Paola Westbeek
Diary entries of a Francophile
May 6 • Paola Westbeek
An Ode to Charles Aznavour
Dec 20, 2022 • Paola Westbeek
Chaussons aux pommes
May 7 • Paola Westbeek
Diary entries of a Francophile
May 4 • Paola Westbeek
Diary entries of a Francophile
May 5 • Paola Westbeek
Wine Discoveries with Consorzio Vini Venezia
Founded in 2011, the Consorzio Vini Venezia unites and protects five of Venice’s historic wine denominations: Lison DOCG, Malanotte del Piave DOCG…
Oct 16 • 
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Wine happenings
Cantina Tramin, Venice, Sicily...
Sep 27 • 
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On pumpkins...
Plus three delicious recipe ideas
Sep 17 • 
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Restorative dining
And a simple recipe for a tarte aux pommes...
Sep 10 • 
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Finding culinary inspiration
And a Roasted Apple & Fig Sauce
Sep 7 • 
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Food, art, and the changing seasons...
Plus a risotto with chanterelles and a pear & chocolate cake
Sep 6 • 
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The last of the summer tomatoes
And a tomato tarte tatin...
Aug 31 • 
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