As a former restaurant owner and hospitality consultant, my work has taken me all over the world. I split my time between the U.S. and Italy, but I truly consider Barolo, Piemonte home as it’s also where I live for […]
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 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 […]
It’s another warm, summer day in Montalcino, especially in the southern part where the Podere Le Ripi winery is located. I was intrigued to explore this winery which was founded by the owner of the Illy coffee empire, Francesco Illy. […]
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 […]
Eggplant happens to be one of my favorite fruits. Yes, I said fruit. And it’s because eggplant has seeds and comes from a flowering plant as opposed to a root or a stem. In England, Australia and France eggplant is […]
