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Category: Marche

May 3, 2019May 7, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Dinner Tonight: Spring Pizza and Tenuta Santori Pecorino

April 6, 2018April 14, 2018 theswirlingdervish

Verdicchio and Roasted Vegetables: A Match Made in Heaven

December 1, 2017December 3, 2017 theswirlingdervish

Christmas Traditions: Feast of the Seven Fishes and Sweet Treats by the Dozen

June 30, 2017July 20, 2017 theswirlingdervish

Verdicchio and Vermentino: Italy’s Perfect Summer Wines (#ItalianFWT)

January 13, 2017January 14, 2017 theswirlingdervish

New Wines for a New Year: Wine Pairing Weekend Welcomes 2017 (#winePW)

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A Stroll through Le Marche: Italy’s Undiscovered Wine Country

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I know it’s the end of January, but I’m dreaming of grilling season! Lucky I have a robust cast iron grill pan that can cook these fresh tuna kebabs to perfection. What are you putting on the table this winter night? . . . #wickedtuna #freshtuna #grillingandchilling #sizzle #winterbbq #foodporn #getgrilling #yummy #easymeals #healthycooking #leanandmean

Just after Christmas Gabe and I went to see a most unusual and creative exhibition: LuminoCity, a massive light installation set up at NYC’s Randall’s Island. As you can see as you scroll through the photos, there were sections devoted to the Ice Age, a tropical rain forest, and the dinosaurs. We also wandered through Candyland and Magic Mushroom Forest! I’ve never seen anything like this light display! If it comes to your town, do try to see it. Great for kids and adults, the whole thing takes about an hour to meander through. It’s a really good time! . . . #luminocityfestival #nyc #bigapple #nycliving #lightinstallation #virtualreality #randallsisland #artinstallation #art #familyfun #funforallages #openyoureyes

Rainy in Miami today; snow expected later in NYC; blizzard conditions out west. Seems the weather wants us to hunker down indoors and get comfy-cozy. I can’t think of anything better than baking something tasty, perhaps a treat that fills the house with sweet and spicy aromas hinting at the deliciousness to come. To inspire us, here’s a few pics of a Tarte Tatin I made last month. If you have 6-8 apples and a ready-made pie crust at hand, the rest is easy! While it’s not the most beautiful thing I’ve made, it was definitely in the top ten most tasty. . . . #homemade #baking #tartetatin #applepie #wintercooking #dessert #simplecooking #castironcooking #yumyum #pies

Absolutely delighted to learn that I have passed the Fortified and Sparkling Wine units of the #WSETdiploma! That means I’ve got one more class left - D3 Light Wines of the World aka The Beast, which I will undertake in September. Until then, I’ll try to get a head start with some independent studies. No big celebrations planned - still recovering from a second bout with a respiratory infection - but I will look forward to popping open a tasty Palo Cortado Sherry or a biodynamic Crémant de Loire in the near future. . . . #winestudent #jerez #fortifiedwine #sparklingwine #lacravantine #wsetglobal #winelover #blindtasting #winegeek #cremantdeloire #domainefabricegasnier #delayedgratification #woohoo #onemoretogo #almostthere #keepstudying

Looking for a fun way to up your healthy eating game? Try adding colorful items like sliced avocado (I know, not so original) and Peruvian purple potatoes (maybe a little more original.) The potatoes in this salad were steamed for dinner the night before; a few leftovers went into the fridge. The next day I peeled and sliced them and threw them on the salad. Over night their color deepened to a beautiful dark blue that looks great next to the pale green avocado. Scroll through to see two other salads that I’ve put together to keep us entertained as we focus on healthier eating habits in 2020. Got some favorite ideas you’d like to share? I’m eager to get some more creative inspiration for the months ahead! . . . #healthyeating #purplepotatoes #saladsofinstagram #eatgood #eaththerainbow #cleaneating #foodstagram #veganfriendly #cleaneating #2020vision

Had a great dinner with friends the other night at a new-to-me place in Miami @soyaepomodoro an old-school Italian restaurant downtown. Live music, homemade pasta, and a great bottle of Falanghina made for a fun night! The decor was eclectic, including photos of 70s rock stars and funky paintings. My favorite though, was this string of things hanging above the dining room. Made me think of laundry air drying on a line, suspended between buildings. Isn’t it great to find a neighborhood jewel? . . . #miamilife #downtownliving #italiansoul #soyaepommodoro #italy #localjoint #friendsnightout #oldschool #neighborhoodgem

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