I just returned from touring vineyards in the Morellino di Scansano DOCG district in southwest Tuscany, … Last taste of summer in TuscanyRead more
Italy
Italy #6 – Grilled Montasio, prosciutto, and fig
All good things must come to an end, and so too our cache of world-class cheese … Italy #6 – Grilled Montasio, prosciutto, and figRead more
Italy #5 — Parmigiano-Reggiano for dessert
Leave it to the Italians to keep dessert simple. With its strong umami flavor (second only … Italy #5 — Parmigiano-Reggiano for dessertRead more
Remembering Italy #4 — pasta with prosciutto & tomato
The last time I was in San Daniele del Friuli, I was traveling with the restaurateurs … Remembering Italy #4 — pasta with prosciutto & tomatoRead more
Remembering Italy #3 — asparagus & prosciutto risotto
San Daniele del Friuli is a beautiful little community about 20 kilometers southwest of the big … Remembering Italy #3 — asparagus & prosciutto risottoRead more
Remembering Italy #2 with pear and prosciutto salad
The Legends from Europe folks passed along a packet of prosciutto di Parma, the most familiar … Remembering Italy #2 with pear and prosciutto saladRead more
Remembering Italy — first with Montasio cheese
With the advent of short days and cold nights, menu planning in my house switches from … Remembering Italy — first with Montasio cheeseRead more
Truffles on demand (more or less)
I confess to being a truffle snob—and an ignorant truffle snob at that. Following some pretty … Truffles on demand (more or less)Read more
All menus lead to Rome
Ultimately, we did visit the amazing museums at Vatican City—and here’s our sneaked photo of the … All menus lead to RomeRead more
Bites worth standing for
It’s easy to get a good, quick lunch in Rome. Usually we opt for a couple … Bites worth standing forRead more