Immersing ourselves in Italy’s best wine regions, as we do on our Italiaoutdoors Walk and Wine tours, involves discovering these wines from many perspectives – the terroir, the local history and culture, the producers and , of course, a … Continue reading
This fall we led a private group cycling tour through the Amarone and Valpolicellla wine areas, south through lovely Borghetto sul Mincio, ending the week in magnificent Mantova, one of the most picturesque cities in Italy. We enjoyed a week … Continue reading
Our Walk and Wine tours in Italy take us to some of Italy’s loveliest landscapes – the Langhe hills of Piedmont, Val d’Orcia of Tuscany, and the Verona province of the Veneto – as we discover the home of Italy’s … Continue reading
Who doesn’t love focaccia? A leavened flat bread with seemingly unlimited variations, everyone can find a favorite. This version, topped with squash or pumpkin and sage is perfect for an autumn dinner, or to bring a bit of Italy to … Continue reading
Years ago, I recall a story about a patronizing French chef who, when asked what he thought of Chef Alice Waters cooking, responded, “That is not cooking, that is shopping.” I wish this was as easy as he makes it … Continue reading
