Blog Archives for category Culinary Conversations
A Perfect Day in Positano
Ever since I arrived in Italy, I have been hearing that Positano, a neighboring town on the Amalfi Coast, was the place… Continue reading »
Herculaneum & Mt. Vesuvius
As I sort through my photographs from my day trip into Naples today, I find it hard to pinpoint one… Continue reading »
Roman Holiday: Take Two
Life is so good, I must pinch myself—and immediately. This weekend I was channeling the glorious Ms. Hepburn and decided… Continue reading »
Frantoio Gargiulo: L’olio di Sorrento
Yesterday I visited a local olive oil factory located in Sant’Agnello, right on the hills of Sorrento. The Gargiulo family… Continue reading »
Carciofi Sott’Olio
Fresh artichokes (i carciofi) are abundant in Italy this time of year. Various sizes of those gorgeous green and purple… Continue reading »
L’Antica Trattoria
Sunday morning I decided to take advantage of yet another gorgeous Sorrento day by taking the train into town for a… Continue reading »
Mio Sabato a Pompeii
On Saturday, I took my much-anticipated tour of Pompeii. This day trip was the first trip I reserved for myself… Continue reading »
Whole Roasted Sea Bass
The overwhelmingly stunning views from the Amalfi Coast are unlike anything I have ever seen. Whether you are simply standing… Continue reading »
An Italian Style Birthday Cake
The fresh flavors of the season and the spirit of everyday good living are ever-present here in Italy. It doesn’t… Continue reading »
Cena di Ieri Sera
My hotel in Piano di Sorrento, Hotel Soleluna, has a delightful veranda on the second floor that houses over-sized,… Continue reading »