"Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all." – Harriet van Horne

There is nothing better than Braised Beef in Barolo Wine to warm your soul. This beef is marinated in Barolo and spices then braised with fresh vegetables and served with a rich sauce. This is a classic Piedmont recipe where beef and Barolo wines are largely produced.

Barolo is a section of Piedmont, Italy that produces some of the best wines in Europe. Typically Barolo wine is made from Nebbiolo grapes which are grown in around 3000 acres of land and...... Read More

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