Selling for 100 to 500 euros per kilogram, white truffles are referred to as the White Gold of Alba. For centuries, white truffles have been regarded as a gastronomic delicacy…
Barolo is both the name of a village and a famous wine. Located in the Langhe wine area of Piedmont, Italy it is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight.
Risotto is one of my favorite Italian dishes. Everyone tells me it is easy to prepare but I always end up with a big lump of inedible rice. I’ve tried…
Turin is known for its rich collection of Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neo-Classical, and Art Nouveau architecture. Its tree-lined boulevards, miles of arcades, and royal castles make the former capital of…
Altavita, which translates as “high life.” is a small, family-owned winery in the Emilia Romagna region. In 2013 I visited Altavita Vineyards with a group of six writers and bloggers. …