The True Colors of Italy’s Best Gelato
Just yesterday I indulged in a yummy cup of pistachio and stracciatella gelato. Beware of marketing, a.k.a. visual enhancement. I’ve lived in Italy [...]
Indulging in a Meter-Long Fritto Misto di Mare
Living on the coast of Liguria has advantages, especially like this one! Oh yeah! I’ll gladly die at the altar of fritto misto di [...]
My Up-Close Experience with Making Farinata di Ceci
Farinata di Ceci is a revered culinary treasure in Liguria. This savory dish is made from a batter of chickpea flour, water, and olive [...]
When Castagne and Bocce Come Together.
A sizable bocce tournament was the perfect event for the pairing. Just last Sunday, I tucked my long legs under my chin and jammed [...]
Bocce Ball, Yummy Wood-Fired Pizza, and Generous Italian Friends
Oh, what an afternoon and evening it was! I'm still thinking about it, treasuring this experience of playing bocce ball and eating homemade, wood-fired [...]
Italy Implements the Green Pass
Today I saw the Green Pass checks in action.For those of you who don’t know, the EU Green Pass is a document showing that an [...]
EVERYTHING Grows in Italy’s Riviera dei Fiori
It's a well-earned named.Flowers, fruits, and vegetables grow like gangbusters in this westernmost stretch of the Ligurian coast called the Riviera dei Fiori. Now, I [...]
Italian Warmth Abounds at MP2 in Imperia
Relationships in Italy can flower beautifully.When they do, you’ll be thanking yourself for having Italy your new home and for doing the work (which includes [...]
Paying Homage to Formaggi Italiani!
Thank you cheeses!I’ve made this joke for years, mimicking an evangelical in rapture. Now, I’m dead serious in my praise of formaggi italiani (Italian cheeses) [...]
Like to talk or do you adore sweets? You’ll love chiacchiere.
Fare quattro chiacchiere! Eat or chit chat? It’s both, actually!If you want to understand and participate more fully in the Italian culture, chiacchiere is a [...]
I’m Dancing in a Sea of Italian Wine Finds
I've been stocking up my sweet new wine fridge Hallelujah! I’ve just returned from Conad, where I harvested a load of Italian wine finds. [...]
Find Yourself in the Heart of Abruzzo
And prepare to be romanced by Abruzzo's finest culinary treasures. So many people, longing to be in Italy but grounded by the pandemic, are [...]
Locals Exercise Their Creativity with Radicchio Trevigiano
January is the last harvest month of radicchio from Treviso And, many locals say the best comes last. From my vantage point here in Treviso, [...]
C’mon, Is Naples Pizza Really THAT Good?
Yes, Naples Pizza IS! At least, to my discriminating taste buds. I've sampled incredible pizza all over Italy. Rarely have I been left wanting. I'd [...]
I Hit the Wine Jackpot at Lidl
You can as well, with a good strategy. If you don't know Lidl, they're all over Europe and they're a cleverly run chain of German [...]
Italian Coffee Protocol – Know the Ropes!
It’s the little things that make the difference. Especially in regards to the coffee culture in Italy. Once you’ve spent ample time here you’ll understand [...]
An Unforgettable Tasting of Artisanal Organic Cheeses from Abruzzo.
This ranks as one of the best experiences of my life. I know, it’s a lofty claim. But, on a sunny October afternoon, I found [...]
Our Olive Harvest in Umbria Yields Gold!
What a glorious experience from start to finish! When I’d taken a closer look at our trees back in late summer, I knew this year’s [...]