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Italy Buyers Trip
September 29, 2012

Italy Day 3 | Chocolate & Jam

Were going to be staying in Alba for 3 nights and so far I’ve really been enjoying the city. Last night I walked the town which is lined with adorable shops and had a lovely dinner at a local restaurant. I sampled several of the popular Piedmontese dishes including what was described to me as...
September 26, 2012

Italy Day 6 | Balsamic

Being in Italy is changing the way that I will eat for the rest of my life. Everything that I have tasted since arriving ( and clearly that’s a lot) has been so simple, yet so incredibly delicious. Unlike in the US, they only eat products that are available locally and they take such care...
September 28, 2012

Italy Day 4 | Torrone, Rice & Breadsticks

Today was a great day!! We had the best producer visits so far and although my tummy wasn’t feeling so hot ( not very fun when you have to spend 6 hours in a van driving at 130 km down really uneven roads!!) the amazing products made it worthwhile.
September 27, 2012

Italy Day 5 | Beer & Fresh Porcini Mushrooms

An eventful day involving Birrificio La Superba, Borgotaro, plenty of beer and Italian food.An eventful day involving Birrificio La Superba, Borgotaro, plenty of beer and Italian food.
September 30, 2012

Italy Days 1 and 2 | The Eating Begins!

Hello Piemonte! I arrived in Milan early yesterday morning and spent the day “recuperating” by the hotel pool while we waited for the other buyers to arrive. Our wonderful host, Giacchino, was kind enough to keep me entertained by beating me horribly (and enjoying it!!) on the ping pong table. We had a lovely dinner...
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