Patricia Wells Trattoria or Guide to North Carolinas Wineries

Patricia Wells' Trattoria: Simple and Robust Fare Inspired by the Small Family Restaurants of Italy

Author: Patricia Wells

Whether it's a bustling eatery in the heart of Florence or a tiny alcove tucked away on a side street in Venice, the trattoria is where Italians go for robust flavors, great friendship, and good times. Patricia Wells' Trattoria now feeds America's passion for Italian food with 150 authentic recipes. Savor a Fresh Artichoke Omelet, succulent Lamb Braised in White Wine, Garlic, and Hot Peppers, a hearty portion of Lasagne with Basil, Garlic, and Tomato Sauce, or a luscious Fragrant Orange and Lemon Cake, and much more. This essential cookbook of Italian trattorias presents a full range of homemade recipes for antipasti, soups, dried and fresh pastas, polenta, seafood, poultry, and meat, with special chapters on breads, pizzas, and desserts. Come explore the heart and soul of Italian cooking in Patricia Wells' Trattoria.

Table of Contents:

	Take Me to a Trattoria	xi
1.	Antipasti, Starters, and Salads	1
2.	Vegetables	49
3.	Soups	69
4.	Dried Pasta	87
5.	Fresh Pasta	125
6.	Rice and Polenta	157
7.	Breads and Pizzas	177
8.	Fish and Shellfish	199
9.	Poultry and Meats	215
10.	Sauces, Broths, Spreads, and Condiments	255
11.	Desserts, Granita, Sorbet, and Ice Creams	287
	Mail Order Sources	325
	Index	329

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Guide to North Carolinas Wineries

Author: Joseph Mills

The future of North Carolina wine was hinted at as early as 1584, when Arthur Barlowe wrote Sir Walter Raleigh that the land was "full of grapes." Today, the state has over 60 wineries, with new ones opening daily, and over 350 vineyards. Boasting annual retail sales estimated at $34 million, North Carolina ranks 12th nationally in wine production and 10th in grape production. Since the first edition of this book was published in 2003, the number of wineries has almost tripled. Yadkin Valley, North Carolina's first federally recognized American Viticultural Area, has over 20 wineries and over 400 acres of vineyards.

Visitors to North Carolina's wineries have a wide range of wines to sample and a variety of activities from which to choose. In addition to touring and tasting, they can picnic, celebrate weddings or other events, listen to concerts, look at art, try their hand at horseshoes or Italian bowling, and even help in the vineyards.

A Guide to North Carolina's Wineries provides detailed portraits of the state's wineries. These include the history of each establishment, hours of operation, wine lists, and information about people who work in the industry.