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Our friends!
Buongiorno Italy - an unpretentious little volume intended to help some of the visitors flocking to Italy, with basic aspects of the today version of the language of Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio.
This booklet is a simple tool, to be used before and during your trip to the /Bel Paese/. Its aim is to familiarize the visitor with recurrent Italian expressions and practical Italian phrases in order to express needs and interests while traveling, along with general information about the country, its culture, geography and customs.
Dante Alighieri Society - To protect and promote the Italian language and culture throughout the world. To fulfil its task it relies on the enthusiastic and generous support of some 500 Committees or local branches, more than 400 of which are located outside Italy.
Groovy Grapes - Entertaining Wine Education & Events: Groovy Grapes makes the topic of wine fun for all. From wine-related entertainment, education, event planning and consulting, home-based gatherings for family and friends, to restaurant wine clubs, to large corporate events. Visit www.groovygrapes.com to join the Groovy Grapevine Newsletter.
LocalWineEvents.com - Wine and Food events by city, worldwide. Spirits and Beer events as well. Post your own event or sign up to be notified when new events are posted to your area.
Nat Decants Free Wine E-Newsletter: Wine picks, articles and humor from Natalie MacLean, named the World's Best Drink Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia. Natalie is also the author of Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass.
For more details on this book and to sign up for the newsletter, visit Natalie MacLean Newsletter
Omnivore's Ottawa: Ron Eade, the Citizen's long-time Food editor, is passionate about good food and drink. Check out his Omnivore's Ottawa blog for the latest in culinary developments in and around the nation's capital.
The Cultural Kitchen: a cooking school specializing in authentic Mexican and ethnic cookery in a home environment. Chef Maria Amalia Garza offers hands-on cooking workshops, in small groups. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, please call 613-834-1462.
The National Capital Sommelier Guild: the most active non-profit member-run organization committed to serving the needs and interests of the Ottawa region’s food, beverage and hospitality industries.
Vinum Novum: New Wines from the Old World:
Established in Spring 2007, Vinum Novum is a new wine agency located in the Canadian capital city of Ottawa. We focus on importing a range of fine Italian DOC and IGT wines from small, family-owned companies committed to the honourable and centuries-old tradition of winemaking. Our product selection is a natural match for the varied flavours of Canada's vast terroir.
Winelightenment: a portal to unite people with a like-minded view that wine is an experience that should be enjoyed and shared by everyone. The site is being developed to share wines, ideas, experiences and more.
ZenKitchen
Specializing in organic, whole foods and natural cuisine, chef Caroline Ishii offers catering, personal chef services and cooking classes. ZenKitchen also holds monthly gourmet vegan dinners at downtown Ottawa's Chelsea Club.
A small gesture of charity
Tickled Pink 2007 Cookbook is a unique collection of recipes from friends around the world. Many of the recipes have heart-warming stories of special people who touched the lives of the person who has contributed the recipe. 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of this cookbook will be donated to many hospitals and foundations within Canada.