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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A chitarra that makes pasta, not music? I argue that it makes both, especially after another guided journey in “la cucina” with my dear friend [...]
What’s the big deal with frittelle? After all, it’s JUST fried dough sprinkled with powdered sugar, right? That was my superior attitude until I remembered [...]
Prepare yourself for a special dining experience Finding a worthy culinary experience in Venice isn’t always so easy. Why? Unfortunately, the bulk of restaurants in [...]
Our "snack" was a board of sliced prosciutto crudo, a basket of bread and two glasses of wine - only 10 euro! Treviso [...]
Cicchetti with baccalà I can be a control freak, which at times can be at odds with spontaneity and seizing the moment. When [...]
Recently I had the very good fortune to sit down with Elizabeth Wholey, who is a local expert in the foods and wines of [...]
My new front runner of Italian culinary delights is "Gnocchi di polenta", a discovery we made while visiting friends in Udine. Thursday, February [...]
My first Christmas in Rome was celebrated with a wonderful Christmas lunch at Marco G in Trastevere. Simone’s parents have been here visiting and we [...]
My favorite Caesar salad, with a orange mayonnaise dressing. Cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper) pasta for Simone. Baylon Cafe, at Via di San [...]
White truffles on display in Città di Castello during the annual tartufo festival. I live for eating truffles (tartufi)…. I am one of [...]