Recently we had house guests and I’m still recovering.
You know how it is — visitors can be exhausting. Especially when one of said visitors is likely judging every life choice you’ve made since you vacated her premises. But hey. That’s what parents do. How else would they know whether to take credit for your accomplishments or blame the other parent for your vices? (YouknowIloveyoumom.) Read the rest of this gem…
Why wine should replace beer as the standard American barbecue beverage. Read the rest of this gem…
The membrane felt slick and delicate against my tongue. It was nearly tasteless — as though an enlarged droplet of water had been served to me on a silver spoon. Except the droplet was green and clearly not water. Read the rest of this gem…
That time I almost died from sheer gluttony and bliss during an authentic meal in the Tuscan countryside. Read the rest of this gem…
An amazing day trip through Tuscany results in 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites, meeting Italy’s oldest living playboy, and a healthy dose of Gemütlichkeit. Read the rest of this gem…
If you’re going to visit Naples, Italy, this is the absolute best way to see the city. Read the rest of this gem…
Exploring the Amalfi Coast and dining in Michelin style at Don Alfonso 1890. Want to know what a 6th Century B.C. wine cellar looks like? Here. I’ll show you. Read the rest of this gem…
A surprising visit to the archaeological site of Pompeii, a wine tasting on a volcano, and the art of making lasagna noodles from scratch. If that’s not the best day on earth, I’m not sure what is. Read the rest of this gem…
Chef Carmen’s menu plan for our third day of The International Kitchen’s Women-Only Week Mediterranean Culinary Tour was ambitious, to say the least. Read the rest of this gem…
How to cook an Italian style 4 course meal and, more important, how to eat it. Courtesy of The International Kitchen culinary tours! Read the rest of this gem.