Food & Wine, Toscana
A Taste of Sicily in Tuscany
I always say that some of my best experiences in Italy took place in Sicily, and the food was always a contributing factor. However, since my broad Italian interests often...
I always say that some of my best experiences in Italy took place in Sicily, and the food was always a contributing factor. However, since my broad Italian interests often...
On May 29, 2016, I ate lunch at a restaurant in downtown Verona very close to the Arena in Piazza Bra called Tre Marchetti. I recommend all Italian Enthusiasts visiting...
If you are a fan of Chianti wine, you may have noticed the symbol of a black rooster appearing on wine bottles or other wine paraphernalia. There is an interesting...
To call the process of learning a foreign language “challenging” is an understatement. Often we see admirers of languages buy books with the belief that fluency in an entire language...
When traveling in Florence or Siena as a tourist, it’s often difficult to leave town for an evening to dine at restaurants 40+ minutes outside the city center. Without your...
There are many appetizers unique to Tuscany that are often presented on a platter in mixed, colorful form that Tuscans refer to as Antipasto Misto. The individual Tuscan appetizers, many...
In Italy, pastry shops (or pasticcerie) are a dime a dozen. It seems like on every street corner, there is a pasticceria selling an assortment of desserts, sandwiches and coffee....
Traveling within Italy can be intimidating, especially for people unfamiliar with the territory. When I travel, I prefer to stay in cities where I can explore by foot, but no...