A few years ago, my brother told me about a national park in Croatia. He showed me some photos online and I could not believe that a place like Plitvice Lakes National Park existed. From the photos it looked fake. It looked like a place…
We here in Scandinavia have had an unusually long winter – 5 1/2 months to be precise. 5 1/2 months of snow, sleet, rain, cold grey days. This weekend the spell was broken, however. It was sunny at last. A proper spring day with…
Need a city break? A break from the hustle, bustle and noise of a city? Then head over to Giethoorn, Holland, the picturesque village free from car traffic. Giethoorn is known for its many canals and in the spring and summer, for its colorful…
“Watching Italians eat (especially men, I have to say) is a form of tourism the books don’t tell you about. They close their eyes, raise their eyebrows into accent marks, and make sounds of acute appreciation. It’s fairly sexy. Of course I don’t know…
One day, not long ago, I was craving this yummy little treat from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. Torta Fritta as it is known in Parma or Gnocco Fritto if you are in the next town over because in Italy food is very…
This is so simple it is a wonder that I never thought of it when living in the USA. I also never saw it served anywhere in the USA. This soup is popular in Italy during the winter months and is a staple of…
Before we moved to Italy, my husband brought a Sbrisolona back with him on one of his commuter trips. I instantly fell in love with it and all its almondy deliciousness. After arriving in Italy, I took a cooking class with some friends. I…
Ingredients 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp truffle mustard or dijon mustard 6 thin slices fresh black truffle, finely chopped Salt and pepper 8 small slices ciabatta 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing) 4 slices prosciutto…
So, my husband accepted the job in Italy. We were moving and we needed a house. I have heard that moving is one of the most stressful things one can do. Add to it the challenges of an international move, and stress doesn’t adequately…
By Sylvia Poggioli. Italy has more UNESCO world heritage sites than any other country in the world, and its art and cultural riches have drawn visitors for centuries. It also prides itself on being a culinary mecca, where preparing, cooking and serving meals…