July 23, 2015Why not grab the fridge, too? After years and years, the last-minute struggle of sitting on my suitcase and jamming…
July 10, 2015For six years my husband and I made our home only an hour from the border, and two hours from…
July 1, 2015Continuing on the theme of Italian wine from two weeks ago, I've been reminiscing about a brief stay on Lake…
June 15, 2015Just back from western Tuscany, where I had the chance once again to taste some delicious, if lesser known, Italian…
June 8, 2015I've just completed the 2015 Amazing Amalfi trips. While these weeks are always a series of highlights, this year for…
May 12, 2015Here are some fun facts I've come across over the last few weeks: • The name "Italy" comes from the…
April 21, 2015Final days of my stay in Florence I decided to travel a piedi (by foot) to meet Chef Marcella on…
April 10, 2015Wine and Chocolate Pairing in Florence Okay, you’re all waiting for my review of the wine and chocolate pairing lesson,…
March 30, 2015Are the Florentine crowds worth the stop? Preparing to leave for Italy a few years ago, I wasn’t so excited…
March 20, 2015Have you ever wondered what in the world the Italian guidebook is talking about when it uses these terms? For…
