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Pride of Carthage, A Novel of Hannibal by David Anthony Durham
Pride of Carthage, A Novel of Hannibal by David Anthony Durham Public policy generally changes slowly and reluctantly. Major changes, however, often occur in response to sudden catastrophic or cataclysmic events that act as catalysts for change. You needn’t search… Read full article
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Risotto alla Primavera, from Northern Italy
Risotto alla Primavera, from Northern Italy This is a favorite spring recipe, especially in the Northern regions of Italy, where rice is on an almost equal standing with pasta. While this recipe calls for asparagus and peas only, you may… Read full article
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How To Find Good Airfare
Finding the Best Airfares for your Bicycle Tours The great news for travelers is that airfares to Europe are expected to continue their decline into spring so we thought it was the perfect time to review what we know about… Read full article
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Risotto with Peoci (Risotto with Mussels)
Risotto with Peoci alla Veneta Risotto with Mussels "Veneto" style Here is a tasty, simple recipe that will remind you of the Mediterranean and its special flavors of garlic and seafood. You can use this sauce, especially if you add… Read full article
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara (Carbonara Spaghetti)
Spaghetti alla Carbonara Spaghetti with Carbonara Sauce For four people: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove of garlic 2 eggs 1 ½ cups of grated pecorino and/or parmesan cheese 1-2 cups of coarsely diced bacon or “pancetta/guanciale” (vegetarian option can… Read full article
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Kolokithokeftethes (Greek Zucchini Patties)
Kolokithokeftethes Greek Zucchini Patties This month’s recipe comes to us from Greek tour leader (and olive grower) Yorgos Paraskevopoulos. It’s a traditional holiday food you’ll see throughout Greece and Turkey. This time of year zucchini squash can be found in… Read full article
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Rick’s First Bicycle Ride
How many of you remember learning to ride a bike? How about your first bicycle ride? Can you remember that? If so, write it up for us and send it in. We’d like to include some of those accounts in… Read full article
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Pear Clafouti
Pear Clafouti Adapted from Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything (Wiley, 1998). Comice Pears – the “Christmas Pear” – Unite Oregon and France Our recipe this month features the delicious comice (say "co-meese") pear from the Loire Valley of France, which readily… Read full article
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The Venetian Empire – by Jan Morris
The Venetian Empire by Jan Morris Reviewed by Rick Price, Ph.D. Reading for your Greece, Bike, Walk, and Cruise Trip I enjoy popular history books by good travel writers and Jan Morris qualifies. His short paperback volume on the Venetian… Read full article
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Homemade Ricotta Cheese: So Easy a Child Could Do It
Homemade Ricotta Cheese: So Easy a Child Could Do It If, like me, you’ve always assumed that making your own cheese is too arcane for normal folks, you should find this recipe pleasantly surprising. It turns out that cheese-making, like… Read full article
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Graham Greene’s “The Third Man” Movie – Reviewed by Rick Price
Movie Review The Third Man (1949) Produced by Carol Reed, Screenplay by Graham Greene Starring Orson Welles, Trevor Howard, Joseph Cotton, and Alida Valli There is no better reminder and introduction to the history of Austria in mid-20th century than… Read full article
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On Italian Politics, Landscapes and Two Movies about the Po Valley
On Italian Politics, Landscapes and Two Movies about the Po Valley The Tree of Wooden Clogs (L’Albero degli Zoccoli) by Ermanno Olmi, 1978 1900 (Novecento) by Bernardo Bertolucci, 1976 I’ve been observing Italy since 1966 when I first visited this… Read full article
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Monica’s Ricotta Mousse
Monica’s Ricotta Mousse If you tried last month’s homemade ricotta recipe and have been looking for something to make with your fresh ricotta recipe, you might enjoy this light and versatile dessert from Monica Malpezzi Price: This is an excellent… Read full article