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After breakfast, time for a bit of a stroll and to pick up provisions for the day. At the bread shop I make sure I take a photo of this
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it's a tap of warm chocolate - I wonder how many people would like to stick their face under that.
There's work to be done so we'll be staying in today and staring at computers though I have more free time to spend on cooking.
I turn these beautiful peppers into Giardiniera Piemontese inspired by a recent meal.
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In the afternoon, we very much enjoy our liquid gift from Curtis and Leigh
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- it's excellent with lardo crostini.
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From Guido the butcher, I bought these lovely pork chops
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and they are simply cooked in a little oil and butter and fresh sage
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browned on each side - it only takes a few minutes.
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and they are a great companion to the giardiniera.
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Once again, Alba puts on a fabulous sunset.
Details:
La Douce Maison
Piazza Rossetti 5, Alba
Closed Monday
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