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I’ve always been a huge fan of train travel in Italy.  In fact, traveling by rail is my favorite way to tour the country.  It’s efficient.  And green. And fast. New lines are always being added.  The cars are comfortable.  …

I’ve been going through all the photos of my Puglia, Italy travels and I realized I still had so much to tell you about the region.  But, because my travel consulting work has been keeping me busy, I haven’t been…

When it comes to Italian food, I can never refuse a tasty salty pork product.  What would one do without a good pancetta or guanciale for pasta carbonara?  Or a Tuscan-style grilled pork chop with garlic and rosemary. And let’s…

I was having a conversation with a potential client the other day who is in the early stages of planning a first trip to Italy.  Since he is Italian-American, he wanted it to be an authentic experience.  As we were…

Touring around Tuscany while tasting Italian wine is a favorite pastime of mine and a popular choice with wine-lovers traveling to the region.  One very well-known and lovely property, located in Montalcino is Banfi, owned by the Mariani family, who…

If there is one thing I can’t resist it’s really good cheese.  And mozzarella cheese is definitely at the top of my list.  Not that dense plastic-tasting square lump or pre-shredded crap that you find at supermarkets. Blech. None of that…

My recent trip to Puglia was a wonderful experience.  I had such a great experience, one I continue to share in hopes that I can show you why Puglia makes a fabulous vacation destination. I have so many wonderful moments…

It’s no secret that Paris is a gourmet food paradise.  Just stroll though any food market or dine at any restaurant, bistro or brasserie with a good reputation and you’ll understand what I mean. The best food in Paris is…

Fresh mozzarella cheese tastes simply delicious.  Especially when it’s handmade in small batches in Italy.  In fact, once you try fresh, there is just no turning back. Whether you use it in a Caprese salad, melt it on top of pizza or…