A richly pungent aroma envelops us as thoroughly as the warm, humid Italian air wafting through open windows and doorways of a rustic and rural building. The bouquet, at once sweet and acidic and potent enough to tear up ourRead more
Deep within leafy woods near the town of Forcoli in Tuscany, we’re scouring the Italian earth for “diamonds,” says our guide, Sandra Rosy Lotti, a celebrated chef, cookbook author, and food writer. These forest diamonds, also called diamonds of theRead more
Standing on a broad, tree-lined pedestrian promenade in Lucca, Italy, we’re stories high atop 40-feet-tall red brick walls. Centuries old and remarkably intact, they measure an incredible 2.5 miles long and 100 feet wide at the base. These massive walls,Read more
UPDATE: We were saddened to learn about the death of Bonnie Tempesta, whose company, Boncora Biscotti, is the subject of this blog post. Click here to read her obituary. We’ve been told that Boncora Biscotti will continue as part of Bonnie’sRead more
When I read a notice that Ina Garten, aka Barefoot Contessa, was on tour and stopping in Atlanta for an appearance, I knew it was time for a road trip with my friend, Carole, from Winston-Salem. We’re both fans ofRead more