Down-to-Earth with Mark Jacoby of Context Wines
Have you ever wondered what a wine agent is? Do you currently buy wine...
5 Frequently Asked Questions About Truffles
There are many common questions about truffles, and if you mention the word there...
The Best Garden Fresh Mint Pesto Recipe
It’s that time of year again when gardens are in bloom and herbs are...
Marsala Salt: 6 Fun Facts
During one of our tours to Sicily, we visited the salt pans near the...
Terra Fageto Winery: From Grape to Glass
Autumn in Italy is synonymous with the grape harvest. In countless vineyards across Italy, wine...
How to Eat Bread in Italy
Rules for Eating Bread in Italy? Hold the Butter! I recently came across an...
Italian Olive Oil: 4 Easy Fast Facts
There’s nothing like quality (Italian!) olive oil, but how does one tell the best...
5 Facts about Prosecco
Prosecco is often confused with Champagne but anyone who knows their Prosecco knows it...
Granita or Gelato: What’s the Best Italian Dessert?
On our recent tours of Sicily and Puglia, there were lots of granita or gelato opportunities. Now,...
The Buzz on Bees: Five Facts about Bees
I love honey. I especially like it drizzled on Italian cheese and bread. However, I never...
Traditional Italian Christmas Dinner
Christmas is truly my favourite time of year. I love the outpouring of generosity...
A Passion For Food: It’s Not About the Volume of Food but the Quality of It
Here we are featuring Justin Marx of Marx Foods visit to the Marche Region and the...
What is Bocconcini?
What is bocconcini? The concept of the appetizer is known worldwide by many names...
Cooking Italian-Style
Cooking Italian-style is an integral part of our Adriatic adventure. We spend five mornings...
