Traveling in Italy, my first time in Emilia!
My travels in Italy took me to Emilia Italy is gorgeous and I’m delighted to have Emilia to my list of places visited. It is home to the historic Torrechiara Castle (Castello di Torrechiara) is a 15th-century castle near Langhirano, in the province of Parma,...
My Italy List: What to do in Florence, Part 1
Hello Amici miei! As many of you may already know, I am a lover of all things Italian. From the food to the culture to the idiosyncrasies I can never get enough. So, I am going to start sharing some of my favorite things about Italy that I have collected over the...
Destinations: Montalcino, Italy and a day of wine tasting!
…”Where you are is who you are. The further inside you the place moves, the more your identity is intertwined with it. Never casual, the choice of place is the choice of something you crave…” ~ Frances Mayes The thing about Tuscany, what makes it so truly...
Italian vs Italian-American Cuisine: Heritage, Hospitality, and the Stories We Carry
There are conversations that feel academic, and then there are conversations that feel personal. This one was very much the latter. In December, I had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion that explored a question many of us who live and work in...
