Food

Wurtzel, Stinco and an Iceman in Italy

The Dolomites is a 3,000 meter mountain range in Italy formed 200 million years ago. Defined by their unique composition and staggering...

Truffles and Termes in Tuscany

One of my most memorable taste and travel trips was to the the village of San Giovanni d’Asso, in the heart of the Crete Senesi. The...

A Venetian Shadow - Small Bites in the Shade

For me the fatal charm of Venice is stronger than ever. After COVID the crowded vaporetti and tourist hype seem a small price to pay to...

Italian Infused Waters

Today, within Italy, you can find over 600 brands of bottled mineral water, many of these are local varieties unique to the region.

Flight Food

I’m an end justifies the means flyer. Unlike my travel companions who relish in the rarified air of the wild blue yonder, I view flying...

Truffle Times

Some have described the aroma and flavor of the Italian truffle as rich and intense with a taste of honey and garlic reminiscent of the...

Malfatti - Italian Wabi Sabi

Malfatti translated into English means “poorly made.” An Italian slang term for a mistake. But a possible negative becomes a powerful...

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