How to Get to Alba Italy (Train, Car & Airport Options)
If you’re planning a trip to Alba, Italy—the heart of the Langhe wine region and gateway to Barolo and Barbaresco—it’s well worth the journey….
Guest Post: Odell Brewing Company – Fort Collins, Colorado
Made in Fort Collins, Colorado: Welcome to Odell Brewing Company Girl’s Gotta Drink Guest Blog Post! Enjoy a virtual taproom tour with Ben and Nikki…
My First Italian Thanksgiving
My First Italian Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is all about tradition. Turkey, mashed potatoes, (at least) two kinds of pies, and green bean casserole. Oh yes,…
A Visit to Roero: The New Demarie Winery
Azienda Agricola Demarie has been a family-owned and operated Roero producer for three generations and on Saturday they open the doors to a new…
White Truffle Smell 101 at the Alba White Truffle Fair
Ah, the Alba White Truffle smell! Back when I first moved I did a post on the 83rd Annual Alba International White Truffle Fair. In…
Travel Prague: Let There Be Beer
I hit the road to travel Prague in September. My best friend was crossing the pond with beer on the brain. And, I was lucky…
Explore Piedmont Wines at Alba’s Festa del Vino
Get to know Piedmont Wines at Alba’s Annual Festa del Vino. The 2019 event takes place on Sunday, September 29th. We hope to see…
A Look At The Alba International White Truffle Fair
The masses have descended upon my new city for fungus. Oh yes, the famous Alba White Truffles are here. On Saturdays and Sundays from…
Italy’s Big Cheese Festival: Bra Slow Food (And Beer)
Every other September Slow Food International hosts the Slow Cheese Festival in Bra, Italy. Since I live just a short train ride away I…
Barbaresco a Tavola: A Taste of Barbaresco 2010
Barbaresco a Tavola translates to “Barbaresco to table.” And, it means just that. Try the latest release, eat food, repeat. Even the kiddos got…
Capture the Colour Contest
Capture the Colour Entry: What a Wonderful World I woke to a dreary, wet Monday morning here in Alba (The Carpenters wouldn’t much like…
Um, Yum – Enoclub in Alba, Italy
For a great Piedmont dinner eat at Enoclub in Alba, Italy. I got lucky enough to snag an invite to a business dinner Il…
Winemaker Interview: Francesco Baravalle, Cascina Bruciata, Barbaresco
In the second installment of our winemaker interview series we were lucky enough to get some time with winemaker Francesco Baravalle of Cascina Bruciata. Welcome…
Top 3 Places for Gelato in Alba, Italy
Last week we had the top three pizzerias in Piedmont, so it only seems right to follow up with the three best places for…