How to Do A Barolo Day Trip from Turin
Thinking about a day trip from Turin? Barolo and Barbaresco are a train ride (or two) away! More and more people are discovering Piedmont…
Eat Like a Roman (with a Roman): Unusual Things to do in Rome
Eat Like a Roman (with a Roman) is a contribution to my Italian Wine Food Travel Blogging group. This month we are focusing on Lazio,…
ARNEIS FOOD PAIRING: BBQ CHICKEN IN A CITRUS BUTTER CURRY SAUCE
Arneis food pairing – hot off the grill and perfect for summer. In June I took the hosting duties for Wine Pairing Weekend, my monthly wine…
Wine Pairing Weekend Preview: #SummerOfArneis is coming up!
June’s Wine Pairing Weekend is just around the corner! Are you ready for the #SummerOfArneis? This month our group is working on summer recipes that pair…
A Run in Rome with Sight Jogging Tours
A morning run in Rome anyone? (Shoe shot on the Spanish Steps.) I’m a runner. And, one of my favorite ways to explore a new…
Arneis Food Pairing Challenge: Summer Fun for Everyone
It’s time for the Summer of Arneis. What is that, you ask? Well, it is a summer filled with liquid Piedmont gold. Or, a Northern Italian white…
Barolo wine tour planning – things to know before you go!
Ready to talk Barbaresco and Barolo wine tour planning? In my Piedmont Travel Planning series, we’ve talked about how to get to Alba, when…
MaMa Florence Cooking School: A Hands-on Experience in the Kitchen and Beyond
One thing I really like about the MaMa Florence Cooking School in Florence, Italy – besides eating – is that they offer classes and…
Tasting Barbaresco 2012 – the latest Barbaresco vintage
Benvenuto a Barbaresco 2012 – the latest Barbaresco vintage! It’s that time of year in Piedmont. Bottling is in full swing and new vintages…
Getting Around Barolo and Barbaresco
Getting around Barolo and Barbaresco – are you ready for an adventure? One of the toughest parts of planning a trip to Piedmont is organizing…
Florence artisan workshops – a peek into the past
My exploration of Florence artisan workshops with Nardia of Lost in Florence and Georgette of Girl in Florence included a visit to this paper making…
When is the best time to visit Piedmont? Let’s review.
If you are looking to visit Piedmont, you are not alone. The 2014 UNESCO World Heritage Site designation of Barolo, Barbaresco, Nizza Monferrato and Barbera, Canelli…
Florence Food Experience with Curious Appetite
In addition to delicious-ness, Florence food is a testament to its culture and history. For that reason, food and drink is one of my favorite parts…
Things to do in Florence on wheels (Meep Meep!)
Obviously, there are a million things to do in Florence, Italy. If there weren’t how ever would the city entertain the some 1.8 million tourists…