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…
Italy
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…
Hamburger Heaven
It’s a good time to be a hamburger-lover in Italy. Burger-bars are popping up all over the place, spanning the spectrum from gourmet to…
Street Food Heroes, and upcoming events
Attention please, ladies and gentlemen, I am embarking on a new adventure! I am excited to announce that I am participating in a rock-n-roll…
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…
Identità Golose 2012 & Another Americana in Cucina
This year’s edition of Identità Golose and the Milano Wine and Food Festival has come to a close. I practically locked myself in for…
The White Truffle of Alba International Auction
Now that the craziness of Thanksgiving is over, I can finally tell you about my adventure 2 weekends ago in Piedmont. I had the…
Food-blogging Family
There’s a beautiful initiative going on in the Italian food-blogging community that shows the solidarity and motivation of this extraordinary group. Earlier this month,…
A Spritz and a Glimpse of Venice
Every time I go to Venice I ask myself why I haven’t gone back sooner, or stayed longer. This weekend I only teased…
Food Design
It’s Design Week again here in Milan: an inspiring conglomeration of creatives and designers from all over the globe that descend upon Milan for…
Risotto al Pomodoro
I remember distinctly my first few months in Italy: the overwhelming sensations, flavors, sights, sounds and emotions that envelop anyone who goes to live…
2 casual conversations and 18 bottles of Prosecco
Emilio (the Italian husband) loves to ask directions. When we’re traveling, he often stops to ask something of a local, even if he knows…