Welcome, Friends and family our goal with this blog is to help you keep tabs on what we've been up to after moving to Italy in 2007, by sharing some of our experiences with you. We have many of our old favorite places yet we always seem to stumble into something really cool just when we think we've seen everything. Our goal is to share these new experiences, along with an occasional wine or travel tip.
Sincerely,
Robert and Leslie Alexander

Alba White Truffle Fair 2012

Fiera del Tartufo di Alba, October 6 through November 18, 2012, every Saturday and Sunday
Truffle Fair 2012 (2)
Truffle Fair 2012 is starting off with few truffles and high prices due to lack of rain this spring and summer. We are hoping for better truffles in November and December after some much needed rain in September.Truffle Fair 2012 (1)
During the fair there are also many people selling high quality dried porcini mushrooms.Truffle Fair 2012
Truffle Fair 2012 (3)
Our friend Primo Montaldo, selling his famous cured pork filets and salami.Truffle Fair 2012 (4)
During the fair one can taste a variety of local wine and taste truffles over traditional dishes like this one, truffles shaved over fried eggs.