Things to do in Florence on wheels (Meep Meep!)
byObviously, 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…
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The Insider’s Guide To Restaurants in Florence, Italy
byGet your foodie fix with this Insider’s Guide to Restaurants in Florence, Italy. Buon Appetito! Florence is a cultural destination for art, history, as…
Etna Wine: Sicily’s volcanic wines that don’t taste like ash
byA couple years ago I met Etna wine expert Benjamin Spencer of the Etna Wine School in Mount Etna, Sicily where I developed a…
What is up with the Chianti Classico Black Rooster?
byWe all know the rooster crows at dawn. In fact, if you’ve ever stayed in the hills of Tuscany you have probably heard it….
Italian Sparkling Wine: Bubbly & Bacon #winePW
byItalian Sparkling Wine: Bubbly & Bacon is part of WinePairingWeekend #7: Sparkling Wines and Hors D’oeuvres. Wine Pairing weekend is a monthly collaborative of wine /…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…