It’s Pomodoro Time
Every year for the past 32 years of marital bliss (I had to say that for the obvious…
Food
Rome, Eataly Fresh Pasta and Concupiscent Curds
In his recent effort to return to power, former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi said…
Chewing Over Eataly
Last June at the opening of Eataly’s newest store, Eataly Rome, CEO and owner Oscar…
Cicoria Roadside Stories
Many Italian immigrants who came to America in the last century were certainly…
Celebrating Italian Food
I have decided that I do not want an engagement ring. What I want instead is an…
Castagne to Go: Chronicles of a Chestnut Lover
In February 2008, I attended the BIT (Biennale Italiana del Turismo) in Milan, where…
Pressing Wine and Dancing the Tarantella
Wine always reminds me of my grandfather. I can’t remember the first time I tasted…
Ribbons and Bows for the Holidays!
The festive season brings on the urge to create beauty and transform our surroundings…
Bloody Caesar! Only in Canada, eh?
We Canadians are responsible for many discoveries and inventions advancing modern life…
The End of Italian Food, or a New Beginning?
Thin-crusted, chewy pizza is one of New York’s signature foods, just as deep-dish…