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…
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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…
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…
Winemaker Interview: Francesco Baravalle, Cascina Bruciata, Barbaresco
byIn 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
byLast week we had the top three pizzerias in Piedmont, so it only seems right to follow up with the three best places for…
3 Gotta Eat Piedmont Pizza Stops
byDon’t miss these three great Piedmont pizza stops. Great grub and a nice glass of wine. That’s Amore!
The Italian Riviera: Rapallo Restaurants and More
byGoing to the Italian Riviera? Check out Rapallo to enjoy the Ligurian Sea on the cheap and with less the crowds.
Serving up Sushi in Alba
bySushi in Piedmont, Italy! Piedmont does food right. But, as I’ve heard many locals say, “You eat well in Piemonte, but you always eat…
Hiking the Cinque Terre and Levanto
byHiking the Cinque Terre…those GORGEOUS five fishing villages get all the love, but other wicked hard and breathtakingly beautiful hiking options exist along the…
My Big Fat Barbaresco Dinner
byHungry? I’m serving up a little Monday Munchies action with a big girl Barbaresco dinner. Soup’s on at La Contea in the Barbaresco village…
Portofino, Italy: Believe the Hype
byOh yes, the Italian Riviera. Dotted with adorable fishing villages and incredible hiking trails, the Ligurian Sea offers bucket list travel experiences. Two of…
Chiuso Per Ferie: Italy in August
byThinking about a trip to Italy in August? Be prepared. All across the boot you are sure to see, “Chiuso Per Ferie” or “Closed…
The ABC Guide to Piedmont Wine
byPiedmont Wine Guide – The Quick Facts: Italy (spelling): Piemonte, ‘the foot of the mountains’ English (spelling): Piedmont Industry: Agriculture, textiles, manufacturing, and Ferrero. In…
Expats in Italy: Tiana Kai, Florence
byUpon arrival in Italy I started exploring my new community: Expats in Italy. I happened upon a fellow Coloradoan who settled in Florence, Tiana…