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<p>A trained chef with deep Italian roots, Julie Hartigan has built a career around her passion for food, wine, and travel. A Culinary Arts graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC, Julie honed her skills at Food Network and Saveur magazine before becoming a prolific recipe developer, publishing thousands of recipes and appearing regularly on morning and lifestyle shows.</p>
<p>Her love for Italy—its rich culinary traditions, legendary wines, and warm hospitality—led her to branch into curating and hosting boutique culinary tours. For the past three years, she has guided food lovers on unforgettable journeys across the globe, with a special focus on Italy, a country that holds a deeply personal place in her heart. Through her tours, Julie brings travelers beyond the typical tourist spots, offering them exclusive, behind-the-scenes experiences with winemakers, chefs, and artisans—all while sharing her infectious love for La Dolce Vita.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more about Julie here: <a href="http://juliehartigan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://JulieHartigan.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1742829562039000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1dvkYPDTtKDDdzXi4MwNTU">JulieHartigan.com</a></strong></p>


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<div dir="ltr">Planted, harvested and aged in NY, Li Valentine has a background in education and marketing, with a passion for travel and all things wine. With roots in the boot, she has a special interest in Italian wine and travel. She is a certified wine professional and Italian Wine Specialist. In addition to writing about wine (<a href="http://discover.thewininghour.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://discover.thewininghour.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1697217195025000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2tvR1J02Hhj2IanKTun4fa">discover.thewininghour.com</a>), she is the founder of The Wining Hour, Inc., which includes a wine boutique that caters to the wine lover, as well as the vinous winechat (#WiningHourChat) on X (formerly Twitter).</div>
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Experience Authentic Italy with Me & Appetito in Piedmont This Fall

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