It is Sunday morning, a somewhat cloudy and cold morning that allows for a little guilt-free relaxation. As I enjoy my Sunday breakfast...

By Renano - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17990562 In the Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy...

Is it a sin? I am not a fan of coffee; my italian tutor, Gina, tells me that is a sin. Maybe eating mostly vegetarian is a sin in Italy...

Rome is a city rich in symbolism. From the she-wolf who suckled its twin founders, Romulus and Remus, to the outstretched eagle which...

Trying not to bow to peer pressure from already lit houses and trees in the neighborhood, I manage to make it to this weekend to start to...

As I assume I'm primarily writing to me at this point (but I do appreciate anyone who is listening!), so I thought I would start blogging...

Interesting map showing the separate regions of Italy which were united in 1860 to the Italy we know today.

Just back from another wonderful adventure in the land I love! When in Italy, I have such a sense of peace and knowing that my soul is...

The rules of making a pizza in Napoli is like religion - a traditional method of preparation and only the best ingredients. Not to say a...

If there's one thing to know about Starbucks, it's the menu board lingo. Order a small, medium, or large at the world's largest...

"We respect the food, the land, and our guests" I am so excited to have the opportunity to return to Podere il Casale in Pienza, Italy in...

The Interesting History of Italian Last Names Thu, 02/10/2022 - 08:15 The town hall, or Comune, in Alba, Piedmont. Italy has the highest...

Italian historian claims to have identified bridge in Mona Lisa backdrop Bridge painted by Leonardo da Vinci is the mostly destroyed...

90 years ago, in 1933, Alfonso Bialetti invented the Moka Express and changed the image of domestic coffee in Italy and perhaps all over...

How Catherine de’ Medici Changed the French Court and Cuisine FROM THE LECTURE SERIES: HOW THE MEDICI SHAPED THE RENAISSANCE July 3, 2022...

Need something warm, comforting, and delicious that takes less than 20 minutes to prepare? Try this simple, clean, pasta dish - Porcini...

I just returned from my first solo trip to Italy to attend the Il Sasso language school in Montepulciano, Italy and I am excited to share...

A History of Pizza The world’s most popular fast food has ancient roots, but it was a royal seal of approval that set it on the path to...

You may not know that I have played the piano since I was 4. There were times in my life, like in college, when I was unable to play, but...