About Italian Food: Auguri, Conte Ugo!

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Italian Food Italian Food Quick/Easy Recipes Le Basi Classic Recipes From Kyle Phillips, your Guide to Italian Food Did something a little different today -- Drove to Capezzana in the hills above the city of Prato to celebrate Count Ugo Contini Bonacossi's 90th birthday. It was a magnificent day and a delightful occasion, during which they also presented their latest wine, which is called Sessanta (Sixty): A Merlot made in 2007 to celebrate Ugo and Lisa's diamond wedding anniversary, and it was very nice. If you enjoy fine wines keep an eye out for it, though it will likely be hard to find -- they only made 5000 bottles, and it's a one-time thing. But should you see one, grab it. Almost Wordless Wednesday: Macedonia di Frutta Come the end of August fruit is at its ripest, and now is the time to enjoy Macedonia, freshly made fruit cocktail. Simple, Quick & Delicious: Just select and chop... Read more The Best of Labor Days To Those In The US! Italians don't celebrate the American Labor Day (here workers celebrate on May Day, May 1st), but this a fine time for a cookout in any case. One could just fire... Read more It's Official: The Grape Harvest has Begun Actually, it has been going on for a while now -- I got a press release from the folks in Franciacorta at the beginning of August saying that they were... Read more I Bonomini di San Martino Conte Ugo has lived a long, and very full life, and rather than gifts asked those who wanted to do something to contribute to the Bonomini di San Martino, an organization established in the 1400s by Sant'Antonio Pierozzi to help "poveri vergognosi," formerly well-to-do citizens reduced to poverty by circumstances beyond their control who were ashamed to beg. The Bonomini are still active today, helping those in need. Italian Food Ads Italian Food Tuscan Food Food Recipes Authentic Italian Italian Dishes Featured Articles Tenuta di Capezzana Antipasti, Starters, Salads... Zuppe, Minestre, and other Glorious Soups Rice & Risotto Pasta Recipes and Sauces Polenta Recipes   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More> This newsletter is written by: Kyle Phillips Italian Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Italian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Italian Regional Cooking Pasta Salads Picnic Foods! And Other Cool Things A Fuoco Vivo: Italian Grilling An Authentic Italian Meal Advertisement