The Panzanella salad is a unique dish typical of Tuscan cuisine and central Italy, think Umbria, Lazio and Le Marche. It is a cold salad made…

Originating from the island of Capri, caprese salad is a wonderful example of how just a few high-quality ingredients can create something magical. Believed to be…

Do you follow a particular diet? Are you headed to Italy this year and wondering if there’s anything at all that you can enjoy while still…

I belong to several Facebook groups which focus on traveling to Italy. Recently someone innocently asked what is the customary amount for tipping a tour guide…

Summer is around the corner, and with it comes travel. I’m not a fan of hosting tours in the summer. However, I respect that many people…

Used in sweet and savory dishes, or eaten straight as is, it seems homemade ricotta is everyone’s favorite cheese! I am a bit of a ricotta…

Even though I am a native of Italy, I sometimes experience moments of culture shock when I return home. In many aspects, the life of Il Bel Paese is very…

It recently occurred to me that all this time in my business, I may have taken for granted that everyone knew what a “culinary adventure” or “culinary…

Summer is almost here and with that comes lazy days by the pool, hanging out in the yard, and surely lots of BBQs with family and…