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Posting this pic of my mom because it makes me happy. She came to visit me in Florida for her 70th birthday, and she, my sister, and I celebrated all week: sometimes cooking at home, other times grilling on the beach or dining at our favorite restaurant. She’s been gone three years and I miss her tons. Just wanted to see her in my feed and feel her nearby. No hashtags or special messages; just that smiling face.

Thursday the #giroditalia heads into the mountains of the Marche region. That means Verdicchio is chilling in the fridge! If you’re looking for a white wine to shake up your spring and summer routine, go grab a bottle. Think green apple, citrus, fennel, and almond on the palate, complemented by high acidity and a saline/mineral quality. My favorite pairings are fresh fish, simply prepared, and roasted vegetables. A literal mash-up of fennel and potatoes sprinkled with lemon zest is a home run!

Monday the peloton pedaled through the Langhe hills in Piemonte, Italy. Today they headed south toward Emilia-Romagna, land of Lambrusco. Wednesday they turn eastward, toward the coastal city of Cattolica. So much going on in the Giro d’Italia this year!

We enjoyed the replay of Stage 2 of the Giro d’Italia cycling race while sipping a wine from the region visited by the peloton that day. Our delicious Barbera d’Asti Superiore from @la_spinetta was a perfect match with an Italian roast pork flavored with garlic and rosemary and topped with pancetta. For more on the race and the wine, check out my most recent post (link in bio.) Buon appetito and have a great week!

Cheers to the weekend! And to the return of sports as we know and love them. Tomorrow marks the first stage of the 2021 Giro d’Italia, the first of cycling’s three grand tours. Excited to watch the time trial and see the riders race against the clock along the banks of the River Po in Torino.

Rounded out another super-busy week with a super-easy dinner: marinated top sirloin, arugula salad, and a bottle of Wiley Carbonic Carignan from @twoshepherdswine.

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