Used in sweet and savory dishes, or eaten straight as is, it seems homemade ricotta is everyone’s favorite cheese! I am a bit of a ricotta…
Culture Shock You Might Experience on Your Trip to Italy
Even though I am a native of Italy, I sometimes experience moments of culture shock when I return home. In many aspects, the life of Il Bel Paese is very…
So What’s a Culinary Tour Anyway?
It recently occurred to me that all this time in my business, I may have taken for granted that everyone knew what a “culinary adventure” or “culinary…
Strawberry Tiramisu
Summer is almost here and with that comes lazy days by the pool, hanging out in the yard, and surely lots of BBQs with family and…
The North End – The Little Italy of Massachusetts
My first exposure to the North End came in the spring of 1988. Having just moved here from Italy, my mother found it fitting to take…
Visiting Puglia: The Southern Charm
Is visiting Puglia on your radar? The beauty of its architecture, the richness of its cuisine, and the possibility of reaching the most beautiful beaches and…
A Guide to Italian Summer Beverages
Summer is just around the corner, and it seems to be everyone’s favorite season. Especially if we can spend it in Italy! Italian summers are ideal…
A Visitor’s Guide to Liguria
With its jagged coastline, villages overlooking the sea, and rich and elegant neighborhoods, Liguria is like a jewel set between land and sea. Liguria is a…
Easter in Italy
Easter in Italy is one of the most important holidays of the year, second only to Christmas. Easter in Italy marks the beginning of the warm…