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The Story of San Marzano Tomatoes

Rega brand DOP San Marzano Tomatoes In the food-mad country of Italy there are several ingredients that are venerated above all others. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma ham, and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena vinegar are just a few that … Continue reading

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Photo Gallery: 2011 Miscellaneous Food

Miscellaneous food photos from the first quarter of 2011. Click on individual photos to see a larger version. [flickr-gallery mode=”photoset” photoset=”72157626707547794″]

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The Truth About Neapolitan-style Pizza

Pizza Margherita at Di Matteo in Naples, Italy My waiter, a young man in his twenties wearing a dirty apron that sheathed a prodigious belly usually seen on men some twenty years older, was the model of indifference. He spoke … Continue reading

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Photo Gallery: Day Trip to Naples, Italy

Photos from a November 2010 day trip to Naples, Italy. A write-up about the trip is here: The Truth About Neapolitan-style Pizza. Click on individual photos to see a larger version. [flickr-gallery mode=”photoset” photoset=”72157625680664202″]

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