Most people think of Italy in terms of fashion, fabulous travel destinations and outstanding food but technological and scientific innovators, inventors and achievers like Guido Ucelli are also a key part of the driving force of Italy. Italy in science, technology and invention Italy is Europe’s second largest manufacturing economy and home to some of...
Style, Design, Invention
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...
The 5 best places in Italy to buy Italian hand-painted ceramics
There are five amazing places in Italy to find gorgeous hand-painted Italian ceramics, each of them quite different from one another. If you're interested in purchasing beautiful hand-painted Italian ceramics then these are the places that are a MUST to visit. About Liz Brewster Architect, Urban Planner & Restorer Liz Brewster shared her insight and...
Rome's market produce is the subject of painter Andrea Smith's still-life paintings - Episode 56
Food is a major driving force in my life and when I’m not sitting down enjoying a meal, cooking, or shopping for Rome's market produce then I’m thinking about what food I will eat at the next meal or the next day, and sometimes I just sit down to enjoy reading recipes or look at...
Luxury Italian Shoe Designer Alessio Spinelli - Podcast Episode 32
When people think of Italy what comes to mind is fabulous art, monuments, amazing food and beautiful designer luxury goods - especially Italian shoes. In this podcast episode I chatted with luxury Italian shoe designer Alessio Spinelli about his life as a luxury shoe designer in Italy, and the path that led him to become...