Montalcino Italy and UFOs – When fact is stranger than fiction…
Take a look at the photo above. It’s found in the Church of San Pietro located here in Montalcino, Italy. This artwork, titled “Glorification of …
Montalcino, Italy – Where word of mouth still spreads faster than a Facebook post
As my sister discussed in our last post, we are here in Montalcino to cook for a fundraising event. My sister Michele and I and …
We will be cooking in the village! Montalcino – here we come!
We head out for Montalcino on Tuesday and we are over the moon excited. We will actually be cooking dinner for about 35 people in …
‘A tavola non s’invecchia’: At the table, one does not grow old
There is an old Italian saying – ‘A tavola non s’invecchia’: ‘At the table, one does not grow old.’ A magical saying if ever there …
Tuscany – Here we come!!
Our Italian Table is going to Tuscany! And to my beloved Montalcino no less – woohoo! Back in August when my dear brother came to …
The Beautiful Aeolian Islands and the Boat Ride from Hell
Join me for a tale about Calabria that needs to be told :-). Our trip in 2007 was indeed a memorable affair for so many …
Calabria: Le Puzelle Pitcher
Our introduction to the wines of Calabria is epitomized by our welcome at La Puzelle, a wonderful agriturismo near the small hill town of Santa …
Wanderings: Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna lies along the northern slopes of the Appennino Settentrionale (The Central Apennines). Geographically and gastronomically, this is the heart of Italy. Its cities, strung …
The Magic of Montalcino and Why I Travel
I first set foot in Montalcino in 2006 by pure happenstance. Our family had finally pulled off that family reunion we had been talking about …
Grilling a Sicilian fish at Sotto in Los Angeles @SottoLA
I had an opportunity to hang out in the kitchen with the staff at Sotto earlier this year. Reality food TV would have you believe …
The Magical Little Island of Pantelleria: Pasta with Shrimp, Toasted Almonds and Breadcrumbs
A few years back, I was on a mission to visit as many of the islands of Italy as I could. I still have quite …
The big launch is almost here – announcing Footsteps Italy!
I simply can’t wait any longer to tell you my big secret about Footsteps Italy! For over a year, I have been working with my …