Robiola DOP Cheese Producer Wilma Traversa
Have you ever wanted to try new cheeses from all over? Well, you’re not alone as many people claim to be cheeseophiles just like you and I! They are so addictive as they pair well with many different foods, have a huge variety in flavors and make many wines taste even better. I recently traveled […]
12 Popular Dishes That You Think Are Italian But Are Not
Not all dishes are created equal… Before I reveal what might be shocking news for some, let me give you a little background info. If you want to understand the perception of what Italian food is, you need to look at the history of Italians in America. Between approximately 1880-1924, more than four million Italians […]
Robiola: The DOP Cheese of Piedmont Italy
Eat. Drink. Explore. This is one of the credos to which I strive to my life by each and every day. It is a principle that serves as the very foundation of understanding other cultures. I believe that we could eliminate the majority of racism and create more inclusivity in the world if we all […]
UNESCO: The Leaning Tower of Pisa
I find it mentally stimulating to continually explore all parts of the world so that we can understand other cultures and people. We should also make visits to famous places in addition to getting off the beaten path to visit other places that are less frequented. If you adopt this two-pronged approach, you will have […]
The Real Dolce Vita of San Benedetto in Le Marche
I think that it is important to continually grow in life; it keeps you young, quick and alive. I personally don’t know how to live any other way than to be continually learning, pushing and striving for something more. This way of thinking fuels and supports the reason I created Eat. Drink. Explore. “When you’re […]
My Visit With The Matriarch Of Montepulciano
One of my recent visits to Montepulciano brought me to Villa Sant’ Anna face to face with one of the matriarchs of Montepulciano wines, Simona Ruggeri Fabroni. Her family has owned this magnificent estate for almost 200 years, but been producing wines for bottling since the 80s. She is accompanied at her winery by her […]
Grissini: A Piemonte Classic Loved By Napoleon
When you manage to eat, drink and explore across the entire region of Piemonte, there is one constant on every table or tasting room here…the wonderful breadsticks known all over the world as grissini. Most of the commercial options available are extremely different in flavor and in terms of quality and size. The commercially produced […]
Sanguineto: A Tale of Two Sisters and Sangiovese
Sanguineto is a Tuscan winery operated by two sisters located in Montepulciano. They produces Nobile di Montepulciano (among four other wines) not to be confused with Montalcino which is famous for producing Brunello. These two cities are only 35 minutes apart, but are vastly different from each other in terms of their history and […]
Five Lessons Learned From Stefano Amerighi Of Cortona
I’ve always believed that when passions and work collide, it’s pure magic. This perspective on life is what has driven me to every far flung corner of Italy in search of more Italian wine and food knowledge as well as interesting people that enrich the culture of the country. Our adventure today takes us to […]
