Happy New Year, and thanks for being here. It seems my most popular articles last year are about Italy,,, no surprise there. Anything to do with Italy seems to be…

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.

It’s the holiday season – everyone’s favorite time to celebrate with friends and family. Since no celebration is complete without bubbles, I’ve updated this list for my readers with a…

Along the Acadian coast, in Eastern New Brunswick, Canada, sits a national treasure. It’s the Village Historique Acadien – Acadian Historical Village (VHA). Located a few miles east of Caraquet,…

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…

On a distant shore, on an island known as the Rock, colors stand out against the grey skies, green forests, and dark, millenia-old stone. There are many legends as to…

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…