The Ultimate Guide to Piedmont Food and Wine Pairing
byPiedmont food and wine pairing – let’s eat! My passion for flavor started with wine. While I have long enjoyed cooking, my move to…
Expat Holidays: Italian Thanksgiving, take two
byIt was a Happy Italian Thanksgiving on Saturday. I even did a whole turkey this year! I have not blogged much since last year’s inaugural…
How to Get to Alba Italy (Train, Car & Airport Options)
byIf 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
byMade 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
byMy 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
byAzienda 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
byAh, 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
byI 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
byGet 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
byThe 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)
byEvery 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
byBarbaresco 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
byCapture 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
byFor a great Piedmont dinner eat at Enoclub in Alba, Italy. I got lucky enough to snag an invite to a business dinner Il…