> "Peter Aitken" > wrote in message
> > Since he seems to be in "Italian mode" perhaps he means bresciola
> > (spelling?), a lovely air-cured beef that is one of my favorites.

"BJ42" > ha scritto nel messaggio
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> That is correct Peter. I am having a difficult time finding it though. It
is
> wonderful indeed.

Bresaola is the name in Italian. Here in Siena we make a dish called
Carpaccio di Bresaola which is a platter of the slices, topped with arugula,
shaved parmigiana, olive oil, pepper and a bit of lemon juice. Heaven!

Cristina
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