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Italian Food Italian Food Quick/Easy Recipes Le Basi Classic Recipes From Kyle Phillips, your Guide to Italian Food Italy, as I have noted before, doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving. But I did get invited to trentino, in the far Northeast, to taste Trento DOC, a sparkling wine I knew little about. And am now kicking myself for not exploring it sooner, because it can be absolutely spectacular; The vineyards are mountain vineayrds, reaching up to past 600 meters above sea level (most of Champagne's vineyards are less than half that), and height translates into elegance and finesse in the wines. Most impressive, and sould you come across a bottle -- Ferrari and Abate Nero are two names that come to mind, one a larger winery and the other tiny, they will be perfect for greeting the holidays. Expect more on the wines when I get home and work my way though my notes. Almost Wordless Wednesday: Carciofi! Artichoke season has begun, and though one might not think so to look at an artichoke, this is reason for both excitement and joy, because artichokes manage to be both... Read more Di Questo e Di Quello - A Bit Of This and A Bit Of That Let's face it, if you are in the US, and preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving, by now you will have made your plans. And if you are not in the US... Read more What to Eat Before The Feast? (Or even after...) Thanksgiving in the US, and Christmas or Easter in Italy, are holidays that bring the family together, with meals that take several days to prepare. This doesn't mean people stop... Read more Rice & Risotto Italians have been growing rice for a very long time, and have developed many ways to prepare it. The best known is certainly risotto, which is a delicious and delicate alternative to pasta. It's also much easier to prepare than people think, and is extraordinarily versatile. In short, risotto is perfect in any occasion. Italian Food Ads Italian Food Italian Dishes Italian Menus Quick Food Recipes Italian Appetizers Featured Articles Pasta Recipes and Sauces Polenta Recipes Fish Recipes Meat Recipes Vegetables and Side Dishes Egg Recipes   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. 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 Italian Wines For the Holidays Roasting the Bird Around About Italian Thanksgiving Ideas Baked Pasta: Lots of Variety! Advertisement