Italian Food and Drink

Being a foodie that loves her Italian cuisine, I have known about the concept of Cucina Povera for some time.  You may also remember that the concept of Cucina Povera inspired me to make Italian recipes like this Chard and White…

Venice is well-known for its canals, gondolas, Carnivale and the Bellini.  And of all the notable places, the Piazza San Marco might be the most popular and heavily-trafficked part of Venice.  Most would tell you to steer clear of the…

The country of Italy brings many things to mind: mopeds, the Renaissance, tantalizing food and wine. Italy is home to some of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world and is responsible for about one-fifth of world wine production. There…

Well, I can’t believe it’s that time again!  World Nutella Day. A time to celebrate my undying love for the chocolately-hazelnutty goodness known as Nutella. Unfortunately my recent trip to Cancun, mega snowstorms and other writing and trip-planning deadlines have…

I spend the majority of my day on the Internet.  And while sometimes that gives me a headache, eye strain and carpal tunnel, it also gives me constant exposure to content.  I peruse so many things on other blogs, Facebook…

About six weeks ago, I attended a two-day travel blogging conference in New York City, called TBEX.  Far be it from me to not scout out the area’s good eats before I go. I was over the moon the find…

If you’re a fan of beans, grilled meats, rustic Italian bread—eating it plain, or dipping it in olive oil—and wine, you will also be a fan of the food of the Tuscan region, particularly Florence. Traditional dishes of Florence are…

You may remember that last April, earthquakes in Italy devastated the town of L’Aquila.  It was and still is certainly a sad event. But often times in the wake of tragedy, comes hope, inspiration and something good. Well, as it turns…

Sometimes there’s nothing more enjoyable than a big bowl of pasta topped with tomato sauce and freshly grated Parmesan cheese from Italy.  While it’s hard to decipher why we find this simple starch so addicting, it is certain that we…