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Anisette vs Sambuca: The Difference That Embarrassed a Chef
A guest sitting at my bar once asked me a simple question. What is the difference between anisette and sambuca? I…
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Sicilian Wine Grapes Travelers Should Know Before They Go
Sicilian wine grapes do not taste like one place. On Mount Etna, the air cools as the road climbs. Black volcanic…
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Culinary Wine Tours: What Chef-Hosted Travel Means
Somewhere along the way, culinary wine tours picked up a vocabulary problem. Every brochure now promises a chef.…
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What We Look for Before Adding a Winery to a Wine Tour
Why Great Wine Is Only the Beginning of a Chef-Led Wine and Gastronomy Tour By Chef Marcus Guiliano, Wine & Agave…
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High Polyphenol Olive Oil From Puglia: A Chef’s Guide
High Polyphenol Olive Oil From Puglia: A Chef’s Guide How Coratina, early harvest, and careful milling shape a…
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Campania vs. Tuscany Wine Tours: Which Region Is Better?
Campania vs Tuscany is not a contest with one winner. Tuscany suits travelers who want famous wines, classic…
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Are Luxury Wine Tours Worth It? What You’re Really Paying For
Two wine tours can visit the same country for the same number of days and still be completely different products.…
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How Far in Advance Should You Book an Italian Wine Tour?
How far in advance should you book an Italian wine tour? For the best selection of small-group trips, start looking…
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Whirl Butter-Flavored Oil: What Restaurants Cook Breakfast In
I first used Whirl butter-flavored oil as a young cook in respected Catskill kitchens. Those were serious…
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What Is Mozzarella di Bufala and Why It Matters in Campania
By Chef Marcus Guiliano | Chef on a Mission What is mozzarella di bufala? I have served authentic buffalo…
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What to Eat in Campania Besides Pizza: A Food Lover’s Guide
Everyone Comes to Campania for Pizza… And they should. After all, Naples is the birthplace of pizza. Watching a…
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Why Potatoes and Onions Should Never Be Stored Together
After more than 40 years in kitchens, I still remember one storage lesson from my mid-twenties. Should potatoes and…
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