Every winery has a story and I’m on a mission to share them with you from my home in Barolo but also beyond. This week I visited GD Vajra in the commune of Barolo in Piemonte. The Visit When I […]
You may already be familiar with balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze, but today I am excited to introduce you to the truth about balsamic vinegar. 99% percent of what you find on the grocery store shelves in America isn’t authentic. […]
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 […]
This summer I have been traversing across the great country of Italy on breaks between medical treatments in search of hidden gems and some of the best Italian wines Italy has to offer. As an Italian wine expert I am […]
When one thinks of Tuscany and its fine wines the name Brunello di Montalcino often comes to mind. The industry of Brunello represents roughly one billion euro per year. It is one of the most ageworthy and finest wines in […]
I woke up early at sunrise on the day of my visit to Castello Di Neive which was scheduled for 10:30 AM. I went for my morning stroll thru the hills of the Langa. Every 50 meters it appears that […]
I often visit different friends’ homes around the world (whom are not in the food industry) and when I cook for them I notice that many of the basic ingredients that are needed for proper cooking are missing from their […]
