With the first chill of November, heaters are turned on in Italian apratment buildings, and soups are brewed all over the boot-shaped penin...

The morning was blustery and I needed a macchiato before hitting the market. Never with a shopping list in mind, rather letting the goods ...

Autumn has officially become my favorite season. Porcini mushrooms, antioxidant and smelly brassica, aromatic truffles, plus pumpkin and c...

Summer. It's hot and muggy in Rome. The baby sitter is late and I have limited cab fare in my wallet, but I have to attend a new restaur...

Yes, exactly what the title says: a true carb fest. I can hear you moaning, "overkill!" – but no, this is a simple and delicious c...

Welcome back to Be my guest our series of guest recipes from around the world. Today we meet Luke from Britain, who has a special bond wit...

In the earliest part of my childhood I spent a lot of time with my Nonna Titta . I've spoken about her in many occasions on this blog...

Imagine lying on a flowery Alpine meadow while inhaling the resinous scent of mountain pine, and enjoying the salubrious effect of a chal...

Seadas, or Sebadas, are traditional cheese filled fritters particular to the island of Sardinia . They are the region's most famous d...

Carpaccio was for a long time the most popular dish served at Harry’s Bar in Venice. It is named after Vittore Carpaccio, the Venetian Rena...

Image © ecosalon.com Homemade mayo rocks. Better tasting and definitely wholesome compared to the crap commercially sold in a jar or wor...

When I say the word, I can actually smell the sugary aroma of the three squared beignets in my plate at Café Du Monde. I don't think ...

We're talking gourmet comfort food. This is a rich Venetian springtime soup made with the slow cooked technique needed for making risott...

Image © PiccanteDolce Fried food. I can't get enough of it. Rome is big on fried things, and my favorite diet sin is ordering fritto...

Image © Gina Tringali  I recently had the pleasure of meeting with work buddies Gina and Brette over a hearty plate of this fabulous s...

Image © cookalmostanything When I utter the word veal, I see my US and UK friends' and clients' faces twitch just a bit. Even ...

When friend and inspired editor Margo of Travel Belles invited me to participate in her once a month column featuring a recipe from arou...

The stunning island of Sardinia bears the marks of outsiders, from Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Romans to the seamen of Genoa, Pisa, a...