Venice with kids
Venice has always made me feel like a child: exuberant, overly-excited with a youthful level of wonder and awe. So when I was invited…
Experiences
Where to eat in Modena
At first glance, Modena may appear as an ancient and sleepy Italian village, with its easy cobble-stone streets and cosy trattorias, but it is…
Venice Food and Wine Festival
When you’re invited to the inaugural edition of an exciting food and wine festival on a private island in Venice, you just don’t say…
Cucina Blog Award 2018
I’m over-the-moon excited to announce that Un’Americana in Cucina has won the 2018 Cucina Blog Award by Corriere della Sera for Best Food Writing!…
Gatherings
One long table, various courses, max 30 participants, secret locations immersed in nature with a rural, retro-chic atmosphere. Gatherings is not a picnic, it’s…
Where to eat in Zona Tortona
Every April, Milan is overrun with designers from all over the world who come to exhibit and experience the “Salone del Mobile,” an international…
Naples
I’m always enchanted by glorious and gritty Naples, the unruly city of striking contrasts and bewitching allure. And the food! Neapolitans do best all the…
Sorrento
This year I didn’t feel like organizing any celebrations for my birthday; I’m much too pregnant, tired and busy… and frankly, it just snuck up on me. Instead, I…
7 More Reasons to Visit Venice
I’d like to share with you a few snapshots from my recent trip to Venice where I was invited to experience the new Epicurean…
Texas Highlights
I didn’t think I would make it out of Texas alive. My trip was a comedy of errors filled with fever, flu, violent stomach…
Some Snapshots and a Summertime Soup
Well, I’m back from three weeks in Texas that felt like one long day. I’m having a hard time remembering what I even DID…
Palermo
As usual, I wish I had more time to soak in the atmosphere of this city. A mere 36-hours is no time at all,…
Naples
The first time you go to Naples, go blindfolded. And while you’re at it, plug your nose and tape your mouth shut. Do not…
Summer Highlights 2012
Hello there! I haven’t forgotten about you, I know I’ve been a bit absent this summer, but don’t hold it against me… I took…
The Food Shark’s Double Chocolate Espresso Cookies
If you’ve only seen it on a map, Marfa may seem like the most improbable location for a creative food scene… but there is a lot…