This past year, I’ve read three newly published books on wine, two of them Piemonte-specific. I was asked by the authors to write their reviews. Overall, if you’re into wine reading, I’d recommend each book. Continue reading “Wine Pass | 3 wine book reviews”
I’m often asked, “I’m coming into Turin for a day, what can I do when I’m there?” When I can’t convince them they should spend more time here, I hand over a list of sites they should see and where they should get gelato. I finally organized my top suggestions into a day guide for Turin, published on The Grand Wine Tour. It’s a pretty packed day, … Continue reading The Grand Wine Tour | Insider’s guide to a day in Turin
The Salone del Gusto / Terra Madre 2016 is fast approaching. This year for the first time, the international Slow Food event is going to be held in the city center of Turin. Continue reading “Girl’s Gotta Drink | Five things to do for free in Turin”
For a time, I had some doubts that I would write this post. Notwithstanding the fact that I’ve driven since 16 (15, with a permit), never been in an accident or gotten a ticket, I momentarily doubted my capabilities of getting a driver’s license in Italy. Continue reading “How to get a driver’s license in Italy: Part 2”
Piedmont has some of the best and most beautiful places for hiking that I’ve ever had the fortune to trek. Continue reading “Where to hike in Italy: the mountains of Piedmont”
When Rachel Rushing of Full of Italy proposed a blogger exchange, I was immediately game. Continue reading “Blogger exchange: Grosmi caffè for Maratelli rice”
It’s finally over: I passed the written exam, esame di teoria, of the Italian driver’s license. Just typing that down makes me smile. Continue reading “How to get a driver’s license in Italy: Part 1”
Not long ago, I was talking about all the ridiculous burning hoops one has to jump through to get a driving license in Italy. Continue reading “I’m the foreigner in town”
This a quick, simple, and savory recipe from Puglia that uses one of winter’s fresh veggies in a new way. Continue reading “Orecchiette with Broccoli, Anchovies, and Chili Pepper”
Caffè is an essential part of Italian life. A shot of this intense brew is a daily ritual: in the morning with a cappuccino at the bar (Italian word for coffee shop), amaro or macchiato mid-morning, after lunch, mid-afternoon, and after a big dinner. Additional shots in between are optional. Continue reading “The differences between American coffee, espresso, and Italian caffè”
Filo Rosso 