Best of Tuscany: Great Restaurant – I Tre Rioni
I am just back from two weeks in Italy and my beloved Montalcino. A dear friend of mine invited me to lunch and suggested we …
Sicilian Seafood Couscous
Il mio amore was coming for dinner last eve and I was in the mood for something I rarely make – couscous. This typically Arab …
Agriturismo “Borgo Floreani” – Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italia
Friuli Venezia-Giulia (FVG) is an area of Italy many Americans don’t know about. Northeast of Venice, it’s a region of Italy rich in history and …
Roasted Peppers with Tuna Mousse and Balsamic Reduction
I have been dreaming about this dish since I tasted it in Piedmonte a few weeks back!! Sweet roasted peppers, creamy tuna, tangy balsamic….I couldn’t wait to …
Best of Piedmont: Restaurant Bovio Ristorante (La Morra)
Unexpectedly finding myself in Piedmont for a weekend in March, I toodled around the gentle hills of the region that is known as the Langhe. I excitedly …
Hazelnut-crusted Fontina and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breasts
My unexpected drive through Piedmont last weekend left me with an appreciation for the wonderful food of this region. The rolling hills of what is …
Postcard from Piedmonte: The land of white truffles and Barolo
I unexpectedly find myself in the northwest corner of Italy! When I realized that I could drive from a meeting in France to a meeting …
Porcini, White Bean and Sausage Stew
Aaaahhh, my dear Isabella and Luigi….grazie mille for so many fond memories of Montalcino. Having just spent a few weeks on the international business trail, my …
The magic of Sagra del Tordo
Some days are just magical…and yesterday was one of those days. The town came alive as the festivities for Sagra unfolded…each quartieri arrived in the …
Market day in Montalcino
I love Italian market days and Friday is market day in Montalcino. Even the foggy, rainy morning did not keep the locals from climbing the …
Raindrops on the piazza
Rainy Thursday morning here in Montalcino. Sitting at Fiaschetteria having my cappucino watching the raindrops softly fall on the Piazza di Popolo. The village is …
Whispers through the valley
Buon giorno, tutti. Once again, I find myself at Cafe Fiaschetteria for my morning cappucino. Yesterday after arriving at Casa Vigneto, I again found myself …