The origins of this dish, translated as “whore’s pasta”, are commonly attributed to the working ladies of Naples looking for a quick and easy dinner. In his Naples at Table (1998), Arthur Schwartz shares several anecdotes that point to Neapolitan … Continue reading
A year or so ago I took my two adult sons with me to Italy. Given the busy schedules of two 20-somethings, I didn’t get to choose when they would visit – late August was my only option, the height … Continue reading
A highlight of many of our Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine private tours in Italy are cooking classes, and of course making pasta is always a favorite activity. But my view of what makes a good cooking class for our clients … Continue reading
Our February meeting of our Newburyport Wine Club was built around “Wines that Tell a Story of Love.” Of course, you can’t do a theme like this without including wines from the Veneto. We enjoyed a Valpolicella Ripasso from Zeni, … Continue reading
Walking through the countryside of the Langhe hills in the Barolo wine zone, pristine picturesque vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see. Home to one of Italy’s most prestigious wine, almost every square inch is devoted to the … Continue reading
