Turin, Where It All Began: The Legend of the Tramezzino
In the heart of Turin, beneath the arcades of Piazza Castello, a small wood-paneled café guards the origin of one of Italy’s most beloved culinary inventions — a tale of
When Autumn Quietly Arrives…
Stuffed Pumpkin with Sausage, Spinach & Apple (Zucca Farcita con Salsiccia, Spinaci e Mela) Autumn arrived quietly, as if it wanted to surprise us. Until just a day ago, I
Apple Time: Apple Risotto with Smoked Trout
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” my father used to say at the beginning of autumn. When I was a child, long before I lived in Italy, we
Schiacciata con l’Uva – A Taste of Tuscan Autumn
“Friday means market day” – that’s how my mother greets me every week. And indeed, Friday is the true feast of the market. I usually head to Florence’s Le Cure
Inside a Tuscan Pantry: 14 Must-Have Ingredients You’ll Always Find in My Kitchen
Everyday Essentials, Family Recipes, and a Tuna Pasta Sauce You’ll Love Louise, my French friend – whom I’ve mentioned to you several times before, most recently when the autumn issue
Chestnut Flour Lasagne with Walnut Sauce
Chestnut Flour from Tuscany – The Autumn Treasure of Local Cuisine The chestnut season is here, and I can hardly wait to see markets filled with freshly harvested chestnuts and
The Flavors of San Gimignano: The Story of Tuscan Saffron and a Special Risotto
San Gimignano may be world-famous for its medieval towers, but hidden among the Tuscan hills lies another treasure: saffron. Often called “red gold,” saffron is one of the most precious
Wonders of Tuscany – Flip Through the Toscan Olive Garden Lifestyle Autumn Issue!
I just called my friend Louise to share the link to the latest Toscan Olive Garden Lifestyle Magazine – Autumn Issue.“Again, just the link?!” she laughed. “You know I love
When Life Gives You Lemons: My Summer Lemon Cake
There is an American saying I love, and it goes something like this: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” To me, it means that whenever life puts obstacles in
Pane Carasau – Traditional Sardinian Flatbread
“Is there something you’d like us to bring you back from Sardinia, Victoria?” This was last month, just a day before my friends were about to leave for the second-largest