At the Dante Alighieri wine estate, Possessione Casal dei Ronchi, the Alighieri's have been making excellent Valpolicello and Amarone wine for the past 700 years. Today Cynthia Chaplin, sommelier and wine connoisseur, and I chatted about Dante and the Alighieri wine estate, and the fabulous wines produced in this region. Find out more about Cynthia...
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I'm always out and about meeting local farmers & purveyors, restaurateurs & winery owners, authors and designers, artists, musicians, cultural icons, and exploring unique travel destinations. I visit small towns and villages, the less traveled areas of the Eternal City, the Lazio region and throughout Italy. Each and every person I encounter has a unique and fascinating story to tell.
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Two Trailblazing Women in 19th Century Italy
Italian author Maria Teresa Cometto writes about two trailblazing women in 19th century Italy. The book La Marchesa Colombi was published in 2020 and her book on Emma Stebbins will be published in fall 2022. About Maria Teresa Cometto Maria Teresa is from Novara Italy but has lived with her husband in New York for...
Spannocchia: an exquisite 13th century estate in Tuscany
If you're looking for a spectacular holiday at a breathtaking estate in Tuscany with outstanding food and wine just a short drive to both Siena and Florence then look no further than Spannocchia.Randall Stratton and I chatted about this spectacular estate he and his wife Francesca own and operate. Spannocchia has been owned and run...
Italian Sandwiches & Panini
Sandwiches and panini are a mainstay of Italian cuisine, and worldwide. Take a look at this deep dive into beloved sandwiches and panini, plus my top 10 must-try sandwiches and panini when you visit Italy. What are sandwiches? A sandwich is any food - typically vegetables, sliced cheese and meat - placed between two slices...
Palazzo Farrattini and Amelia
Palazzo Farrattini Amelia owner, Ettore Farrattini Pojani, has written two books and a third is underway. Although not exactly a trilogy, the three books go hand-in-hand and represent different parts of Ettore's personal and family history, and the history of Palazzo Farrattini and Amelia.The first book, Nisa - A Woman, Her War recounts the story...
Leonardo da Vinci's Vineyard & Malvasia di Candia Aromatica Wines
Today Cynthia Chaplin (Vinitaly International Italian Wine Ambassador, sommelier, educator, writer, presenter, translator, judge) and I chatted about the Leonardo da Vinci Vineyard & Malvasia di Candia Aromatica Wines: the "wine" side of the genius you may not be aware of. About the Vineyard & the Malvasia di Candia Aromatica grape The genius of Leonardo...
Top 15 tips for perfect food and travel photos
For perfect food and travel photos you can't go wrong if you follow these 15 simple tips shared by professional food photographer, Terri Salminen. About Terri Salminen Terri was born in the United States and moved to Italy when she was three years old. She spent her growing up years in Italy, mostly in the...
Deruta Hand-painted Pottery and Ceramics
Deruta hand-painted ceramics and pottery began as far back as the Renaissance and for the past four generations Giovanni Baiano and his family have been a key part of this local artisanal industry. Giovanni's wife, California native and architect Joan Malloy, shared the fascinating Deruta and Antica Fornace Deruta story with me. Deruta and pottery...
Summer Pasta Recipes
Great summer pasta recipes for delicious and easy summer entertaining or family meals: the top 19 summer pastas from Italian food influencers @mangiawithmichele and @flavorofitaly.Listen to our chat about summer pastas here: No-cook summer pasta recipes 1. Caprese pasta This summer pasta recipe is a classic and quintessentially Italian with its red, green and white...
Rome's Trevi Fountain Neighborhood
Ditch your Rome bucket list and explore Rome by neighborhood instead, starting with the amazing Trevi neighborhood where the iconic Trevi Fountain is located.Today I chatted with Elyssa Bernard owner of Rome Wise all about the Trevi neighborhood and some great things to explore in the neighborhood. The Trevi Fountain The exquisite and iconic Trevi...
The Best Summer Desserts of 2021
For the best summer desserts of 2021 look no further than Letitia Clark's new book, La Vita è Dolce (Life Is Sweet). Letitia wrote the book during the Covid lockdown as a sort of sweet pick-me-up recipe book project because as she says “sweet things make us feel happy”.I read the book front to cover...
The other side of the Vatican & Saint Peter Square: the Cavalleggeri neighborhood
Rome is full of dozens of neighborhoods to explore, most in areas where visitors to the Eternal City never set foot, like the Cavalleggeri neighborhood. Today I chatted with Teresa Bergamini Forcina about her neighborhood, why she loves it so much and why she’s writing a book about the area. How to reach the Cavalleggeri...