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DISCOVER SICILY
New, added departure: September 1722
 Take advantage of this last-minute addition to La Dolce Vita's tour calendar and discover Sicily!
Discover Sicily (6 days/5 nights)
Visit Greek temples, Byzantine cathedrals, the old port of Marsala, and a new breed of winemaker. See why ancient Sicily has become Italys hottest new wine zone. Sample fusion cuisine born of the island's multicultural past.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Wine estates: P***ta, Donnafugata, de Bartoli, Ceuso, Cusumano & more
Greek temple at Segesta
See sea-salt in the making
Meals at an olive oil farm & 4 wineries
Byzantine mosaics in Palermo & Monreale
WEB SPECIAL
$250 discount on PIEDMONT & CINQUE TERRE TRAILS in September
 Get a $250 discount on
PIEDMONT & CINQUE TERRE TRAILS (Sept. 2-8). This 7-day wine & walking tour combines two
distinct regions of Italy:
In Piedmont, hike through
vineyards on the Barolo Wine Trail and enjoy
in-depth tastings of world-class Barolo. On the
Italian Riviera, trek on top of sea cliffs that lead to
Portofino and through the Cinque Terre's quaint
fishing villages. It's surf 'n' turf, Italian style!
(Direct
sales only; discount does not apply to travel agents.)
FROM THE DOLCE VITA KITCHEN
Balsamic Strawberries
Yes, you heard right. Vinegar and strawberries. But not just any vinegar. Real balsamic vinegar from Modena is a category unto itself. With slow aging - up to 20 years - it takes on an ever-more mellow, viscous character and heavenly caramel overtones. So ditch the cheap grocery-store imitation and pick up some authentic Modena Balsamic at your specialty gourmet shop. Add a splash in winter soups for a subtle extra dimension. Or try it now with sweet, seasonal strawberries. This dish can stand alone, or it can make a lovely topping for cheesecake, pound cake, or French toast.
Balsamic Strawberries
3 1/2 cups sliced hulled strawberries (about 16 ounces)
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Toss all ingredients in medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature until juices form, at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
Makes about 3 cups
For more great Italian dishes, see Recipes on the Dolce Vita website.
La Dolce Vita Wine Tours, 576 Fifth St., Brooklyn, NY 11215
888-746-0022; www.dolcetours.com
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