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FOOD AND WINE

MY ITALIAN COCKTAIL CLUB—THE ART OF THE APERITIVO.

Unlock the flavors of Italy with the art of Aperitivo! Enjoyed by locals around the country for centuries, this practice…

1 year ago

LEO’S CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: 21 BESPOKE UMBRIAN GIFTS

Embrace this holiday season with my eclectic guide to 21 unique local gifts from organic farm products and fashion accessories…

1 year ago

ITALY’S DAYS OF THE DEAD

As the summer tourists depart, the locals change gear and move into Autumn harvest mode. The olive groves hum with…

2 years ago

VENICE: TO CICCHETTI OR NOT TO CICCHETTI

Get a taste of Venice's culinary delights with cicchetti, the city's version of Italian tapas but don't say that to…

2 years ago

MILANO: ITALY’S METROPOLIS

Known for its fast-paced atmosphere, old-world charm, and elegance, Milan is Italy’s most cosmopolitan city. It’s a vibrant, multicultural place…

2 years ago

NAPOLI-A CITY LIKE NO OTHER

Italy’s third-biggest city – the loud, cosmopolitan metropolis of Naples – is made up of a patchwork of neighbourhoods that…

2 years ago

CEFALU, SICILY-LAST OF THE SUMMER WARMTH.

A WEEK IN PARADISE. Cefalù is pronounced chef-a-loo, with the stress on the accented last syllable. Last October, due to…

3 years ago

CYPRUS-BIRTHPLACE OF APHRODITE.

Cyprus definitely rewards those with a sense of wanderlust. So ready yourselves as I expose all the delights this Mediterranean…

3 years ago

A MONTH OF MONDAYS IN FLORENCE.

In my post ITALIAN WAYS I mentioned that in November 2021 we spent the month in Florence whilst attending an…

3 years ago

PUGLIA- ROAD TRIPPING.

Puglia, is the most southern region of Italy forming the heel of its “boot,” and is known for its whitewashed…

4 years ago

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