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	from Kyle Phillips First of all, last time I said Orosei was on the west coast of Sardegna. Mistake, it's west of mainland Italy, but on the East Coast of the island. And now, the musing: I noticed today that I said in a blog post from 2004 that the price of cherries had come town to 5 Euros/kilo, about 3 Dollars. Now, alas, that kilo of cherries would cost 8 Dollars if it were still selling for 5 Euros. Thanks to inflation, however, it's selling for close to 7 Euros, or more than 11 Dollars :-(

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Eating Cheaply: Beans
People say, with good reason, that beans are the meat of the poor man," wrote Pellegrino Artusi in 1891... He's rhight, and in the summer months few dishes are as refreshing as beans drizzled with olive oil and a little salt, and served with canned tuna. Crusty bread, a crisp wine, salad... Heaven! But there are other options too...

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		Risotto al Peperone e Gorgonzola Libidinous! Lasagne Vegetariane Perfect for the Hotter Months Penne with Prosciutto, Onions and Sage Always a hit! Massa Marittima: A Pretty Tuscan Town With naughty frescos... Gelato di Amaretti Rich, rather decadent, and nice Confettura di Pesche Noci al Moscato Moscato is a wonderful addition to jam Neapolitan English Trifle Different, but just as tasty.

Another Inexpensive Summer Treat: Pesto Sauce
The signature sauce of Ligurian cuisine, pesto is also an expression of the land, which though beautiful is harsh, with mountains that plunge into the sea, and steep-sided valleys inland. There's not much in the way of arable land and the Ligurians learned to draw the most from what little nature provided -- primarily herbs and greens.

Verdure Ripiene: Stuffed Vegetables
Stuffed vegetables are among the finest summer dished -- light, very tasty cool, and easy to make and (often) make ahead. As an added bonus, many of the fillings are quite economical.

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Top Picks - Favorite Italian Summer Desserts from your Italian Food Guide

Desserts in summer should be light and refreshing. Cool, too, if possible, and there are many Italian options!

1) Rice Field Art
Not Italian, but rather Japanese, and most impressive. Wow!

2) On About: Cherries
I love cherries, but can find myself in a quandary when writing about them, because in Italy we have visciole, duroni, vignola, amarena, and many more. But they're local, and I am never sure quite what to suggest to those living elsewhere. Molly has a few suggestions for Americans

3) Elsewhere: William Rubel
William has dedicated much of his life to studying traditional ways of preparing foods, and has all sorts of interesting things to say. The is is one of those sites it's best to visit early in the evening, lest one stay up until 4 AM reading.

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